The Lexus LF-CC Concept – heading for a debut at Paris 2012 – is a bold concept previewing the new Lexus IS.

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Lexus is certainly getting its style Mojo together with new models that offer more dramatic styling, and seem to offer more for the driver too. Like the Lexus LF-CC Concept.

The Lexus LF-CC Concept is a clear pointer towards the next generation Lexus IS – the Lexus BMW 3 series wannabe – and looks far more impressive than the current, rather bland, IS.

Based on the same underpinnings as the new, and appealing, Lexus GS, the LF-CC Concept gets a hybrid powertrain – which is heading for the new IS – with a 2.5 litre Atkinson Cycle petrol four-pot and a high output electric motor and battery pack.

Lexus say the hybrid setup will deliver emissions below 100g/km – quite an achievement form a 2.5 litre hybrid – and promises to offer brisk performance with up to 200bhp on tap.

The styling of the LF-CC is swoopy and appealing with perhaps the boldest interpretation of the new Lexus spindle grill so far. You can expect the styling to be toned down a notch for the production IS, but if Lexus keep the core of the styling intact the new Lexus IS could be the best looking car Lexus make.

The Lexus LF-CC Concept will be on the Lexus stand at Paris at the end of the month, and we should see the new Lexus IS before the end of 2013.

Lexus LF-CC Concept Photos >>