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Toyota Teases Six-Wheel Lexus LS, EV-Leaning Corolla and Century Coupe Ahead of Japan Mobility Show

A company livestream signaled a pivot to electrified flagships with experimental packaging ahead of the Japan Mobility Show.

Overview

  • Lexus revealed an LS Concept as a fully electric, three-row people mover with six wheels, with Akio Toyoda saying the team is serious about pursuing production.
  • Executives reframed LS from “Luxury Sedan” to “Luxury Space,” indicating the badge could extend beyond sedans to chauffeured BEV formats.
  • Toyota previewed a Corolla Concept that shows EV cues such as a closed grille and a charging port, with a fuller unveiling slated for the Japan Mobility Show.
  • Toyota’s Century sub-brand was positioned as the group’s flagship as it teased a high-riding two-door “One of One” concept featuring a forward-sliding passenger door.
  • Toyota confirmed its GR flagship supercar will skip the show, with a public reveal rescheduled for the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, and also teased regional studies like Daihatsu’s Midget X electric kei concept.