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Lexus says the new LF-Ch concept is its "first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment." Translated, that means, it's not for U.S. consumption, and that Lexus wants to build a premium small car. The LF-Ch's 5-door shape resembles the Lincoln concept C's we saw at the Detroit auto show earlier this year.

Yellow paint is offset by blue interior lighting, while an interior lined with leather, aluminum and wood gives the impression of expensive and artistic furniture. The ambient lighting helps with creating a nightclub like experience, but it's not as good as Audi's. Blacked out B-pillars and hidden rear door handles provide the LF-Ch with a coupelike look, but it's really a sporty hatch with a hybrid powertrain. Because not much is known about the hybrid system, it's not a far reach to think that the Lexus 250h powertrain could fit.

This concept is decently sized, in the same league as the Toyota Matrix. But with its hybrid powertrain, luxurious appointments and unique styling, this Lexus would probably compete against cars such as the BMW 1 series.