Overview
- Three LS-badged concepts debuted in Tokyo: a six-wheeled MPV focused on cabin space, a coupe-styled high-riding SUV, and a single-seat autonomous micro pod.
- 'LS' now denotes 'Luxury Space' rather than 'Luxury Sedan,' reflecting Lexus’s pivot away from traditional saloons as part of a broader brand realignment beneath the elevated Century marque.
- Lexus design leads say the concepts are engineered for multiple powertrains, indicating potential EV, hybrid, or internal-combustion options rather than electric-only.
- Toyota’s Simon Humphries said the six-wheel layout uses smaller rear wheels to maximize floor area, though reports note Lexus lacks a platform for such a vehicle and production appears unlikely.
- Production timing was not announced; outlets report the current LS will bow out with a 2026 Heritage Edition and suggest the LS Coupe Concept is the most feasible candidate for series production.