# Touch-Friendly Crossover Concepts The Lexus Lf-NX Features a Tactile Console and Hybrid Engine By Michael Hines | Published 2013-09-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lfnx References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/9/4/Lexus-Officially-Goes-Insane-With-LF-NX-Crossover-Concept-7716094/) & [lexus](http://www.lexus.com/) [Toyota's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lfzc) luxury arm just got a whole lot more interesting with the unofficial unveiling of the [Lexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx) LF-NX. The [hybrid crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rav4) is set to officially debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, but like all good show cars, it has shown itself a bit earlier. The sharply angled crossover is a hybrid and sports a futuristic touchscreen in place of its center console. The crossover appears to be designed for urbanites who occasionally leave the city and who are eco-conscious. The Lexus LF-NX isn't built for speed; the front-wheel drive concept has a 2.5-liter engine good for 156 horsepower and an electric engine that kicks in another 44. Lexus is keeping quiet on the details of the LF-NX; expect to hear more when the concept is officially unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor show that starts on September 10. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Touchscreen Technology:** The Lexus LF-NX features a futuristic touchscreen console, highlighting the trend of touch-friendly interfaces in vehicles. - **Hybrid Crossovers:** The Lexus LF-NX is a hybrid crossover, showcasing the trend towards eco-conscious and fuel-efficient vehicles. - **Urbanite-focused Design:** The sharply angled design of the Lexus LF-NX caters to urbanites who occasionally venture out of the city, suggesting a trend towards vehicles that blend city functionality with off-road capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can take note of the trend towards touch-friendly interfaces in vehicles and eco-conscious design in hybrid crossovers like the Lexus LF-NX. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to innovate and provide advanced touchscreens for vehicle consoles, improving the user experience and safety on the road. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can tap into the trend of urbanite-focused design and create products catered to urban dwellers seeking a blend of style and practicality, like the Lexus LF-NX. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lfzc.md) - [Self-Charging Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ux300h.md) - [Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-sport-crossover-concept.md) - [Sculpted Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-electrified-sport.md) - [Fully Electric Luxury Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-luxury-vehicles.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Electric All-Wheel-Drive SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-450e.md) - [Sporty EV Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-sport-concept.md)