Lexus is taking its flagship LS in a new direction. While the brand recently marked the end of the LS sedan with a Heritage Edition, the car isn’t disappearing quietly. Instead, Lexus is exploring a radical
reinterpretation: a six-wheeled, three-row electric minivan concept.
The vehicle, set to debut at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, flips the traditional LS sedan on its head. Early teasers show a tall, boxy silhouette with a single large sliding door on the passenger side, vertical LED headlights, and a full-height taillight strip. The interior appears cavernous, with six seats across three rows, soft ambient lighting, and a focus on spaciousness, essentially turning the LS into a high-end “Luxury Space,” rather than a “Luxury Sedan.”
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What really catches the eye are the six wheels. Unlike conventional cars, the concept has one set of large front wheels and two smaller pairs at the rear. While rare, multi-axle layouts have appeared in vehicles like the AMG G63 6x6 and niche cars, making the LS concept stand out even among unusual designs. Lexus hasn’t confirmed whether the six-wheel setup would translate to production, though hints suggest it may feature all-wheel drive.
Lexus chairman Akio Toyoda has emphasised that the concept is more than a design exercise. Two years ago, he challenged the team to rethink the LS as a BEV that could redefine the brand’s flagship. “If you think of the LS as a BEV chauffeur car, wouldn’t it become a new pillar of Lexus, with a new package that no one has ever thought of?” Toyoda said. While production isn’t guaranteed, he remains optimistic: “It is still a long way off, but everyone is serious about it. So I’m sure it will definitely come true.”
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The LS concept reflects shifting customer preferences. Where the original LS catered to traditional luxury sedan buyers, today’s market is showing growing interest in high-end minivans, especially in Asian markets. Lexus’s existing LM minivan already serves this segment, but the LS concept pushes the idea further, blending flagship luxury with experimental design.
Full details will be revealed when the concept makes its official appearance at the Japan Mobility Show on October 29. Whether it eventually reaches production remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Lexus is willing to take risks to redefine its flagship and push the boundaries of luxury EV design.
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