At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, we got to understand a second possible design direction for the Lexus LS, which was recently discontinued with a ‘Heritage’ Edition as a tribute, through a radical minivan concept.
Design
The Lexus LS Concept is a reimagination of the brand’s flagship sedan, departing from the traditional three-box look for a sharp, cab-forward silhouette. The high-tech luxury minivan features a continuous, glass-heavy upper section and a large body defined by smooth, unbroken character lines, and a slightly tapered roofline. The elongated cabin pairs with short overhangs, hinting at an open interior.
Distinctive illuminated wheel hubs and thin LED strips at the front and rear create a new signature element for Lexus. The rear lights integrate into the bodywork, stretching well past the rear pillar, presenting an razor-sharp look.
Initially, we thought that the six-wheel setup seen in the concept is a symbolic representation of stability and performance, but it’s possible that it could also translate to production.
Aspects like the absence of traditional side mirrors, door handles, and grille openings indicate that it is an early look at the vehicle, with Lexus is floating to gather public feedback. The overall impression is that Lexus engineers will build something radically different for the future flagship.
Interior
Lexus’s Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries says the new model no longer stands for “Luxury Sedan” or “Luxury SUV,” but for “Luxury Space.” The concept is designed to revolutionize vehicle packaging, maximize interior room, and provide unhindered access to what he calls a “home away from home.”
Humphries adds that when the door opens, occupants are “teleported to a private space,” emphasizing freedom and privacy as the real forms of luxury in an increasingly hectic world.
The concept vehicle has a yoke-style steering wheel, a sliding rear door, three rows of seating, a large display in place of the digital gauge cluster, another horizontal display further back, and widget-styled individual displays across the dashboard. The second row seats can swivel so that passengers can face each other for interactions.
TopElectricSUV says
We haven’t seen anything like this Lexus concept in a long time. To understand how radical this is, wouldn’t it be impossible to picture Mercedes exploring a similar direction for the future S-Class, or BMW experimenting with a six-wheel layout and a focus on maximizing floor space for the 7 Series?
International Automotive News Editor since 2014, covering global motor shows, industry events, and test-driving various vehicles, with a focus on hybrid and electric cars in recent years.
