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Lexus Reboots LS as ‘Luxury Space’ With Trio of Concepts at Japan Mobility Show

The showcase signals a pivot from the retiring LS sedan to experimental flagship formats with flexible powertrains.

Overview

  • Three LS-branded concepts debuted in Tokyo: a six‑wheeled MPV focused on passenger space and privacy, a coupe‑roof SUV, and a single‑seat autonomous micro‑pod.
  • The LS Concept MPV seats up to seven and features sliding doors, bamboo privacy blinds, dual glass roof panels, and a front cabin with a yoke and curved displays.
  • The LS Coupe Concept highlights a potential showroom direction, with rear‑hinged doors, a sliding drawer‑style tailgate, and distinct driver‑ and passenger‑oriented seating.
  • The LS Micro Concept envisions a compact, single‑occupant autonomous pod intended for tightly controlled urban or non‑car spaces.
  • Lexus says LS now denotes ‘Luxury Space’ and that the concepts can accommodate electric, hybrid, or combustion powertrains; no production commitments were announced, and media report the current LS sedan will end next year with a 2026 farewell edition.