Lexus has previewed an intriguing recreational vehicle that is powered by hydrogen. It is dubbed the Lexus Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Concept and was unveiled towards the end of a livestream focusing on the launch of the new Lexus LX.
While the vehicle is powered by hydrogen,
it does not use a typical hydrogen fuel cell and electric motor. Instead, it is
powered by an internal combustion engine that is driven by compressed hydrogen.
Toyota first experimented with this technology a few months ago, equipping a
custom Corolla race car with the 1.6-liter turbo-three of the GR Yaris, albeit modified
to use hydrogen.
The exterior design of the Off-Highway
Recreational Vehicle Concept is extremely striking and has an edgy front-end
with LED headlights, exposed suspension components, and a large windshield. The
exterior of the concept is clad in a deep shade of matte bronze and it has also
been equipped with an LED light bar on the roof. Black and silver wheels are
also featured and wrapped in off-road tires.
Found at the rear are sharp LED taillights
and the engine, which only produces water, rather than harmful toxins like a
traditional internal combustion engine. Lexus fails to mention if it will bring
this hydrogen recreational vehicle into the market or if it has been launched
simply as a technical showcase.
