Which 2025 Japan Mobility Show Lexus Concept is Your Favorite?
Lexus showed off two different LS concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, plus everything from a boat to personal aircraft.
As many are well aware, Lexus opted to discontinue the beloved LS sedan recently, with the forthcoming 2026 model year marking the end of the proverbial road for the luxury sedan that launched in unison with the brand years ago. It was a somber occasion, indeed, but it seems as if Lexus isn’t quite done with the LS nameplate just yet. In fact, we were treated to two different LS concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, along with a variety other undoubtedly interesting design studies.
The first of this bunch – and perhaps the wildest – is the LS Concept, which is a rather large van-like vehicle riding on six wheels. The concept here is to redefine the LS from “luxury sedan” to “luxury space,” creating a “sanctuary on wheels,” according to the brand. The result is an MPV with sliding side doors and copious amounts of room for various activities inside. It’s designed to be fully autonomous, with swiveling front seats, a pair of sunroofs, and even hand-crafted bamboo blinds.
However, the LS Concept wasn’t the only one-off LS-branded creation present at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, either – rather, it was joined by the LS Coupe Concept, a four-door model with coach doors and rather futuristic styling of its own, even if it rolls on just four wheels instead of six. It’s chock full of nifty innovations, perhaps none more interesting than the fact that the driver’s seat is designed to be more supportive, while the rest of the seats are intended to optimize comfort.
The passenger also gets a folding screen of their own that can be stashed away if so desired, while rear-seat passengers are treated to their own screens as well. A drone accompanies the concept to record the action along a journey, while the rear cargo area features a sliding platform emerging from the rear tail panel. Both the LS and LS Coupe Concepts utilize the same digital interface, which could wind up making it to production models – even if these exact models don’t.
Joining these two new LS variants at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show is the Lexus Sport Concept, which debuted a few weeks ago and previews an actual production model expected to be unveiled in December. However, the Lexus collection is rounded out by some truly unusual concepts for an autonomous catamaran, one-person pods, personal air mobility, a Lexus Home, and even a Lexus Hub where folks can gather.
The idea here, according to Lexus Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries, is to imagine a future where we don’t just travel around on paved roads – but rather, sea, air, and land. “We can foresee a time when we will no longer be tethered to roads,” Humphries said. Such a future could even include Lexus city centers and brand spaces, supporting “an independent and luxurious life off-grid, fully self-contained,” the exec added – a unique take on the direction luxury might head in over the coming years, if nothing else.
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