It’s been twenty years since Lexus began its operations in Japan. To celebrate the milestone, Lexus has confirmed that it will be attending this year’s Japan Mobility Show, which will take place in Tokyo from October 30 to November 9, 2025.
According to Creative Trend, a Japanese media outlet, Lexus International President Tsuyoshi Watanabe revealed that the brand will headline the big motoring event with a few surprise announcements, aimed at shaping its roadmap for the future. While the executive didn’t mention important details about it, his statement did spark a few speculations in the global car community, right as it moves forward to the age of electrification.
One is the possible debut of a next-generation electric vehicle (EV), something many industry watchers believe Lexus has already taken steps to achieve. This stems from its recent preview of the Lexus Sport Concept at the 2025 Monterrey Car Week. If so, the upcoming show in Tokyo could see Lexus finally debuting a production-ready model of the Sport Concept, rumored to be the successor to its LFA supercar. But there’s a catch.
Lexus’ parent company, Toyota, is cautious about the idea of electrifying its vehicles. With this in mind, could it come as a hybrid? Or, could Lexus be rolling it out as a legacy model, meaning a traditional gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engine (ICE) may still be in there?
Or, better yet, could Toyota finally launch the production version of its “one for all” engine concept through Lexus? If this last bit is true, then this represents Toyota’s biggest technological breakthrough, which may preserve the tradition of the ICE while looking forward to an electrified future. These are all speculations, but we can’t wait to see what Lexus is up to with regard to the Sport Concept.
As we move closer to the opening of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, other Lexus models are also expected to be released. The IS sedan, which was recently announced to be discontinued, may still have a successor in the works. As for the ES sedan, an all-new model scheduled for launch in 2026, may be previewed at the upcoming Tokyo event. Finally, the LC SUV, which was also announced to be discontinued, may likewise see a return.
Whatever the case, Lexus’ announcement promises to be more than just ceremonial. The Japan Mobility Show has long been a stage for car brands to showcase their vision of the future. For Lexus, the event signifies reaffirming its commitment to electrification while upholding its heritage.
