Lexus plans to launch a number of new models in 2025. Furthermore, in addition to the existing gasoline-powered vehicles, HEVs (hybrid vehicles), and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid vehicles), all powertrains will be adopted, including BEVs (battery electric vehicles). As new-generation models, all vehicles will feature a new exterior design and the new Lexus platform, GA-L (Global Architecture for Luxury). Furthermore, safety support systems will be strengthened, with collision avoidance support and the third-generation preventive safety package, Lexus Safety System+, being adopted for all vehicles. Lexus is a luxury car brand sold by Toyota Motor Corporation in 65 countries around the world, and has been sold in Japan since 2005.
Lexus LC Partially Improved: Improved Driving Performance and Enhanced Quality, Released January 6, 2025
Lexus announced on December 19, 2024, that it will partially improve its flagship coupe, the LC, and release it on January 6, 2025. This improvement further pursues the LC’s development concept of “sharper and more elegant,” achieving improved driving performance and an improved interior quality.
LC500 – Radiant Red Contrast Layering
Lexus’ new IS model gets a partial upgrade. Introducing the special edition “F SPORT Mode Black 4”! The IS500 also gets a new appeal!
Lexus announced a partial improvement to its mid-class sedan, the IS, on January 23, 2025, and simultaneously released the special edition F SPORT Mode Black 4. This improvement includes changes to the interior and exterior design and enhanced equipment to further enhance the sporty appeal of the IS.
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Lexus revamps new “LX” model, introduces new “OVERTRAIL” model, and adds “LX700h” model equipped with parallel hybrid system. Launching in February 2025.
Lexus will make some improvements to the new LX crossover SUV and release it in February 2025. The current LX is currently discontinued, but it was released on January 12, 2022, two full years after its release.
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Lexus New RX Partially Improved, Upgraded to Latest Equipment, Released February 27, 2025
Lexus will be making some improvements (annual upgrades) to the new RX, a large luxury crossover SUV, and will release it on February 27, 2025. This upgrade brings some exciting advancements, including improved dynamic performance and a new interior. Pre-orders will begin on January 22, 2025, with production scheduled to begin on March 3, and expectations are already building. Prices are expected to rise by between 20,000 and 150,000 yen, but it’s well worth the increase.
Lexus GX550 Fully Redesigned Production Starts and Pre-Sales Begin on April 3, 2025
In June 2023, Lexus unveiled the new GX for the first time in the world, and in Japan, a lottery sale of the first 100 limited edition models, the GX550 “OVERTRAIL+” , began in April 2024. However, due to the impact of Toyota Motor Corporation’s certification fraud scandal, the release of the standard model, originally scheduled for autumn, was postponed and changed to April 3, 2025.
GX550 OVERTRAIL+
Lexus adds new “LM” partially improved “LM350h” to be released in May 2025
Lexus’ first minivan, the new “LM,” will be partially improved and the new “LM350h” will be added, to be released in May 2025. The newly added “LM350h,” like the new second-generation “NX350h” and the new fifth-generation “RX350h,” will combine an engine with a maximum thermal efficiency of over 40% with a hybrid model, adopting a compact and lightweight hybrid system to improve fuel efficiency.
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Introducing the new Lexus LBX “ACTIVE”! Partially improved driving performance and quality. Released on May 15, 2025.
Lexus will begin selling a minor change model of its compact SUV “LBX” and a sporty new grade “LBX ACTIVE” in Japan from May 15, 2025. The base price of the “LBX ACTIVE” vehicle will be between 4.4 million and 4.66 million yen.
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Lexus IS500 Climax Edition, limited to 500 units, released on June 19, 2025
Lexus will release the IS500 F SPORT Performance Climax Edition, a limited edition of 500 units of its mid-class sports sedan, the IS, in Japan on June 19, 2025. The price is 9.5 million yen. This will be the last time the IS500 is sold.
IS500-Climax Edition
Lexus New LBX MORIZO RR Original Edition Limited to 100 Units, Release Date Scheduled for October 13, 2025
Lexus will announce the LBX Morizo RR Original Edition, a limited edition of 100 units of the high-performance model of the compact SUV LBX , on August 6, 2025, with a planned release date of October 13. The price will be 7.3 million yen.
A reproduction of Akio Toyoda’s (Morizo) beloved car: This car faithfully reproduces the specifications of the concept model that was first unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024. This special model was directly developed by Chairman Akio Toyoda, known as a master driver.
LEXUS LBX MORIZO RR
Lexus LC revamp to be released on August 4, 2025. Limited-edition special edition Pinnacle model marks the end of the V8 era.
Lexus will make some improvements to the LC (2025 model) and add a special edition “Pinnacle” as the final improved version, which will be announced on July 24, 2025, and released on August 4, 2025. The special edition will be limited to 100 coupes and convertibles, for a total of 200 units. Prices range from 14.1 million to 15.55 million yen, with the “LC500 Pinnacle” priced at 17.8 million yen.
Lexus IS350 and IS300h AWD will be back on August 4, 2025! Special Edition “F SPORT Mode Black IV”
Lexus announced the new IS350 and IS300h AWD mid-class sedan on July 25, 2025. They will be released on August 4, 2025, with prices ranging from 5,690,000 yen to 7,050,000 yen. The Lexus IS350 and IS300h AWD , which had once disappeared from the lineup , have finally made a comeback. Additionally, a special edition “F SPORT Mode Black IV” will also be available, and will go on sale at Lexus dealerships nationwide from August 4.
IS350 F SPORT Mode Black IV
Lexus NX Partially Improved 2025 Annual Improvement Continuing to Evolve Premium SUV Launches in July 2025
Lexus will release a partial annual update of its popular premium SUV, the NX, on July 1, 2025. The Lexus NX is an SUV at the core of the Lexus brand, garnering overwhelming support from a wide range of customers. Announced on October 7, 2021, it underwent a long-awaited full model change in November, solidifying its position as a model symbolizing the new generation of Lexus. Since then, the model has continued to evolve steadily, with improvements constantly being made to meet modern needs, such as the addition of the OVERTRAIL grade in 2024, which offers an enhanced off-road feel. Now, in 2025, the Lexus NX will undergo another annual update to further enhance its product appeal.
Lexus new LS partially improved model released on September 25, 2025
On September 25, 2025, Lexus launched the improved “New LS” for the Japanese luxury sedan market. This latest model, which firmly establishes its position as a flagship sedan, is available in a wide range of prices, from 11,110,000 yen to 17,730,000 yen.
Lexus New “RZ” Partial Improvement Minor Change Adopts “Steer-by-wire System” and “Irregular Steering Wheel” Released on December 24, 2025
Lexus will make a minor change to its new BEV vehicle, the RZ, and will announce and launch it on December 24, 2025. It will feature an irregular steering wheel and a steer-by-wire system for the first time. The sports model, the RZ550e “F SPORT,” will also be added to the lineup.
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