The Lexus LS Isn't Dead, It's Just a Six-Wheeled Minivan Concept Now
Lexus isn't giving up the badge that made the brand—but boy is the latest LS concept is a weird one.
The Lexus LS is dead. The Japanese luxury brand put the world on notice when it launched the full-size sedan 36 years ago, but the final Heritage Edition signals the end of the road. Mere weeks after showcasing the '26 LS, Lexus has pulled a surprise reveal ahead of the Tokyo Mobility Show, reviving the badge on... a six-wheeled minivan concept?!
Yes, what you see above is basically all the brand has shown so far, pulled from a 30-second teaser video. Needless to say it's a big departure from what the LS has been so far. It's more in keeping with the Lexus LM, a swanky luxo-van for the brand's home market. The LS concept looks enormous, with equally large LED lighting signatures front and back, stretching to the bottom and top of the mono-block shape, respectively. It could possibly have an asymmetrical door design, similar to another high-end van concept from this year, the Mercedes-Benz Vision V.
If we had to guess, the glowing wheels suggest this would be an all-electric model. It makes sense: a large, flat floor is an ideal setup for a battery pack and a lounge-like cabin treatment.
Do we expect Lexus to produce a six-wheeled minivan with one of its most storied badges? No, not really. But you have our attention, Lexus—we look forward to finding out more at the Tokyo Mobility Show later this month.
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Kyle began his automotive obsession before he even started school, courtesy of a remote control Porsche and various LEGO sets. He later studied advertising and graphic design at Humber College, which led him to writing about cars (both real and digital). He is now a proud member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), where he was the Journalist of the Year runner-up for 2021.
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