Lexus LFA Concept revealed – the legend returns reborn as a full EV with Toyota GR GT genes

Bad news. The Lexus LFA has officially returned. Why? Because while enthusiasts have spent years dreaming of a true sequel to the original V10-powered icon, Lexus has taken a very different route with its reborn supercar. Unveiled alongside Toyota’s wild new GR GT and the GR GT3 racer, the new LFA Concept marks the brand’s vision for its next halo model… and yes, it’s fully electric.

We first saw hints of this machine back in August at The Quail, where it appeared as the “Sport Concept.” Many hoped that was the near-production prototype. Turns out, that wasn’t the case, and today’s reveal still isn’t the production-ready model. Rather, it is the clearest look yet at what will become Lexus’ next flagship performance car.

Of course, the original LFA’s identity was inseparable from its engine: a hand-built 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V10 developed with Yamaha, famous for its spine-tingling, F1-like soundtrack. But the new LFA, as it stands today, won’t fire a single cylinder. Lexus has confirmed that its successor will be a pure EV, trading combustion for instant torque and cutting-edge electrification as the brand steps into a new era of performance, but also likely because Toyota themselves don’t want the next LFA to outshine their GR GT. 

Technical details remain tightly under wraps, but Lexus insists the LFA’s legacy is not tied to petrol engines alone. In its release, the company said the LFA name now represents “technologies that engineers of its time should preserve and pass on to the next generation”—suggesting that innovation, not engine layout, defines the badge.

The new LFA Concept was co-developed with Toyota’s GR GT and GR GT3, sharing not just philosophy but hardware. All three sit on a rigid aluminium structure and share the same 2,725 mm wheelbase. The EV Lexus mirrors the Toyota’s long-bonnet, short-deck proportions, albeit wrapped in a slightly more compact body measuring 4,690 mm long, 2,040 mm wide, and 1,195 mm tall.

Much of the concept’s engineering direction follows Toyota’s “Shinkinen Sengu” development approach—prioritising a stiff platform, low centre of gravity, and advanced aero. Lexus says the exterior blends functional airflow with “sculptural beauty,” echoing several cues from the original V10 LFA, including a vented bonnet, deep-set intakes, and dramatic buttress ducts.

Inside, the focus shifts to immersion and precision. Lexus wants the driver to feel fused with the machine, emphasising a perfect seating position and an uncluttered, motorsport-style cockpit. While the final production cabin will undoubtedly evolve, the concept shows off a yoke-style steering wheel designed to eliminate hand-over-hand turning, backed by a wide digital display and thoughtfully placed physical switchgear.

A rotary gear selector sits beside the steering column, while paddle-like controls toggle between “F-Mode” and “Custom” settings—likely tied to drive modes and performance parameters. Interestingly, the presence of boost and braking map adjustments hints that the production car will allow deep customisation of its electric powertrain characteristics.

As for timing, don’t expect to see the new LFA on the road in the near term. With the Toyota GR GT taking precedence for production and only due out in 2027, the Lexus EV supercar is still very much a work in progress. But with development moving in tandem and today’s concept looking nearly ready for primetime, it’s entirely possible we’ll see a production reveal as soon as next year.

For now, the message is clear: the LFA is returning, but lamentably not as a V10 banshee, and as a technological flagship for Lexus’ electric future.