The new Audi A3-rivalling model from Lexus could arrive as a hybrid-only model. The five-door LF-Ch concept car previews the lower medium sector model that should arrive in the UK before the end of next year.

“Hybrid for the brand is quite strong and is the direction it’s going in,” said a Lexus spokesman.

Meanwhile, Lexus will use this month’s Frankfurt motor show to unveil revisions to the styling and equipment of the luxury LS and executive GS models, as well as a new F-sport package for the upper medium IS.

 

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