The Lexus LS Has Just Morphed Into A Bizarre Six-Wheeled Van

Lexus has brought a slew of intriguing concept cars to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, and among them, the LS Concept is the most fascinating. It is a weird six-wheeled ultra-luxury van that was recently teased and may spawn a production model. Debuting alongside it are two other LS-branded concepts: the LS Coupe Concept and the LS Micro Concept.

The current LS is nearing the end of its lifecycle, and Lexus is clearly evaluating several ways to keep the LS badge alive. The LS Concept imagines what it could look like if morphed into a huge van that’s so big it requires two axles and four wheels at the rear.

Lexus LS Concept

The design is radical, to say the least. Its front-end is dominated by angular LEDs, as is the rear. Between the front and rear is an elongated body that has some shades of Tesla’s crazy Robovan concept. While no dimensions have been released, it’s clearly a lot larger than any other current Lexus model. What’s also intriguing is the fact that the four wheels at the rear are significantly smaller than the front ones.

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We haven’t found an explanation for why Lexus felt the need to give the concept six wheels, but it’s clearly spent a lot of time making it as luxurious as possible. Found up front are two futuristic-looking seats, two digital gauge clusters, and a yoke-style steering wheel. There are then two additional rows of seats, with those at the rear reminiscent of the chairs you’ll find on an international business class flight. Thanks to the louvered side windows, the cabin has a very calming ambiance.

Lexus LS Coupe Concept

Then there’s the LS Coupe Concept. It takes the form of an incredibly sleek crossover and also emphasizes luxury. It’s a four-door, but with a twist. Like a Rolls-Royce, it has suicide doors at the rear, and there an intriguing tailgate that opens and extends outward, revealing a wood-lined storage area.

The cabin is a certified tech-fest. Like the six-wheeled LS Concept, there’s a yoke wheel, two digital instrument clusters, and a large display on the passenger side. Behind the two front seats are large portrait-oriented screens for rear passengers. There’s also plenty of wooden elements, adding to the Japanese feel.

Lexus LS Micro Concept

Rounding out the trio of LS concepts is the Micro Concept. It seems the least likely to make it to the production line and has been imagined as a single-seater, self-driving vehicle perfect for tightly packed urban areas.

Lexus notes that the cabin opens up like a jewel box, revealing a single seat, and like the other concepts, plenty of wooden parts. It does seem a little claustrophobic, but it’s certainly unique.