Original name: レクサスSLV Lexus revealed its Sport Luxury Vehicle (SLV) concept on February 6, 1997 at the Chicago Auto Show. The SLV was a vision of a new blend of mid-sized sport utility vehicle (SUV) for the driving enthusiast. At the show, company executives confirmed that Lexus would introduce a volume production model based on the SLV in the near future. The prototype predicted the styling and features that would appear on the Lexus RX 300.…