Crossovers man, the world just can’t get enough.

Lexus calls its latest Paris auto show concept the “vision for a compact SUV of the future,” and says the UX “represents a new step in the company’s design journey and a redefinition of the driving experience.” ED2, Lexus’ design center in Southern France, created the little SUV.

ED2 president Simon Humphries says the biggest challenge for any designer is to create something new and original. We must say, he accomplished that.

Lexus says the entry-level UX shows the company’s determination that each of its models has a unique, "stand-alone" character, adding that the UX was designed from the inside out. It combines the appearance and presence of an off-roader with a low ground clearance and a coupe-like driving position. At 173 inches long and 60 inches high, the UX’s length is 9 inches shorter, while height is 6 inches shorter, than a Lexus NX.

We're guessing those seats won't make it to production.

The inside-out design idea is meant to create a strong relationship between interior and exterior styling. Lexus says the “highly sculptural (exterior) surfaces are reminiscent of a classic sports car,” as is the long hood, while see-through A-pillars “blur the boundaries between the exterior and interior.” Mirrors are replaced with cameras, and inside the concept uses Lexus’ Kinetic Seat design. Its dynamic backrest and cushion allow the seat to move with your body, and the flexible netting disperses your body weight. The dash -- Lexus says it’s part of a “deconstructed” interior -- doesn’t house conventional instruments. Instead there are 3-D holograms displaying that information. Holograms also show things like heat/vent and infotainment controls in the center console.

Lexus is quick to point out entry-level luxury SUVs are the fastest-growing market in the U.S. With its UX, the company wants to hit both young, first-time customers looking to move up and existing customers who need something smaller.

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