- Lexus is developing an LFA-inspired sports car and a three-row SUV with EV power.
- Core models such as the ES sedan and possibly the next IS will retain hybrid options.
- The RZ, UX, NX, RX, GX, TX, and LX SUVs will be updated over the next three years.
Lexus is taking a more adaptable path for the second half of the decade, building on its well-established hybrid lineup while steadily advancing into full electrification. The company has eased back from its earlier plan to go EV-only by 2035, yet several battery-powered models are still on the way, including a sports car, a sedan, and a three-row SUV.
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This approach gives Lexus more flexibility to meet different customer needs and market conditions while still pursuing its long-term electrification goals. Here’s a closer look at the upcoming models, from performance-focused coupes to family-ready SUVs, and how each fits into the brand’s evolving strategy.
Sports Coupe Inspired by LFA Spirit
One of the upcoming models appears to draw heavily from the 2021 Lexus Electrified Sport Concept, envisioned as a way to carry the spirit of the V10-powered LFA supercar into the zero-emissions era. According to Auto News, the as-yet-unnamed coupe could arrive in late 2026, coinciding with the expected retirement of the V8-powered LC 500.
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Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda is said to be directly involved in the electric sports coupe’s development, aiming to ensure it delivers genuine driving excitement even without a combustion engine. The concept featured solid-state batteries capable of 430 miles (700 km) of range and electric motors that could launch it from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in the low two-second range. Whether the production version will match these figures remains to be seen.
Earlier this year, Japanese media reported that Lexus might be working on a hybrid sports car that could be twinned with the next-gen Toyota GR Supra, although the absence of any official confirmation keeps the speculation alive.
Hybrids and Sedans Continue
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While Lexus has significantly toned-down earlier plans for becoming an EV-only brand by 2035, this doesn’t affect the development of future EVs. The difference is that nameplates like the ES sedan will offer both hybrid and electric powertrain options, covering a wider spectrum of the market.
Speaking of which, the new generation of the Lexus ES that broke cover earlier this year in China and Europe is expected to reach US dealers in the second half of 2026.
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The smaller IS sedan will drop the V8 powertrain (IS 500) next year, though hybrid versions are expected to remain available in North America for a while longer. Most of the IS lineup will end production in Japan in November 2025, and with the current model already 12 years old, rumors suggest a new-generation IS could debut in 2026 with both hybrid and electric powertrain options. By contrast, the RC and RC F coupes are likely to be discontinued without replacements.
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There is still no word on what lies ahead for the Lexus LS flagship sedan, which debuted in 2017 and received a mid-cycle update in 2020.
Facelifted SUVs And A Fully Electric TX
On the SUV front, Lexus is working on major updates. First of all, the smaller UX will reportedly be “re-engineered” for 2026, dropping the fully electric option that has been confirmed to bow out of production in November 2025.
Moving up the ladder, the NX and RX are expected to received mid-lifecycle updates in 2028, together with the rugged GX and LX models. More importantly, Lexus is reportedly working on a fully electric three-row SUV that’s rumored to debut in 2027.
The production version of the 2021 Lexus Electrified SUV concept could serve as a zero-emission alternative to the similarly-sized TX that is also up for a facelift in 2027.
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Last but not least, the Lexus RZ which is currently the sole electric offering in the automaker’s North American lineup has recently received a mid-lifecycle update in Europe. It is expected to hit US dealers before the end of the year, bringing simulated gear shifts and a steer-by-wire system, while a more potent F-Sport trim is set to follow in 2026.
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