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Lexus Reboots LS as 'Luxury Space' With Three Radical Concepts in Tokyo

The interior-first studies arrive with no powertrain details, no production commitment.

Overview

  • Lexus unveiled a six‑wheeled seven‑seat people mover, a coupe‑style SUV and a single‑seat autonomous micro‑pod under the LS banner at the Japan Mobility Show.
  • The brand reframed LS from Luxury Sedan to Luxury Space, emphasizing packaging, passenger comfort, privacy and high‑end cabin materials.
  • CALTY design chief Ian Cartabiano said the concepts can accommodate multiple powertrains, with layouts that could support electric, hybrid or internal‑combustion options.
  • Coverage in Japan suggests the coupe‑SUV appears the most showroom‑ready, though Lexus has not confirmed any production plans.
  • Reports indicate the current LS sedan will end production next year, with a 2026 LS500 AWD Heritage Edition serving as a farewell model.