No worries Matt..!!
Well, putting all that design language n philosophy aside.... just comparing those 2 pics, ...yes there are a few similarities there.
Ofcourse the rear light shape is similar..but Lexus would argue that the current ES has similar shaped rear lights.
That Hoffmeister kink alteration is something that Lexus seem to be doing now...but it had horrendous results on the new IS (IMO).
From that side view, the front lights look more like the Acura RL...but overall, this concept is likeable...
Acura RL:
