With three cabins, capacity for 15 people and production in partnership with Horizon Group, the LY680 expands Lexus’ presence beyond luxury automobiles.
Lexus has begun expanding international sales of the LY680, an approximately 68-foot luxury yacht that represents one of the Japanese brand’s main ventures beyond the automotive world.
The model went on sale in Japan in 2024, made its global public debut in March 2026 and is now being offered in international markets as well.
More than just a new product, the LY680 is part of Lexus’ strategy to expand its role as a luxury lifestyle brand, exploring mobility experiences that extend beyond the road.
A 20.6-meter yacht designed for private voyages
The LY680 is an evolution of the LY650, Lexus’ first production luxury yacht. The new vessel measures 20.63 meters long and 5.76 meters wide.
Changes compared with the previous model include a flybridge approximately 1.4 meters longer and a swim platform extended by 700 mm.
Located on the upper section of the yacht, the flybridge provides an additional helm and outdoor social area, increasing the space available to occupants while cruising.
The LY680 is designed to combine marine transportation with spaces focused on leisure and privacy. The yacht features three cabins accommodating up to six guests and a stated total capacity of 15 people.
Lexus design meets yacht-building tradition
The design follows the visual philosophy Lexus calls L-finesse, a design language also used across the brand’s automobiles.
On the LY680, this approach is reflected in flowing body lines, sculpted surfaces and a layout designed to connect interior and exterior spaces.
Lexus says the yacht was developed to provide a comfortable, quiet and stable cruising experience. However, the material released by the company does not specify top speed, range or fuel consumption.
The LY680 is manufactured by Horizon Group, a Taiwanese company specializing in luxury yachts and large vessels.
According to Lexus, the Japanese brand is responsible for the concept, design and onboard experience, while Horizon uses its expertise in engineering and yacht construction to produce the vessel.
The manufacturing process also incorporates methods derived from the Toyota Production System, the industrial system developed by the Toyota Group.
Twin Volvo Penta engines and a fuel tank exceeding 4,000 liters
The propulsion system uses two Volvo Penta IPS 1350 or IPS 1050 units, depending on the configuration.
The IPS system uses steerable propulsion units mounted beneath the hull. In addition to propelling the yacht, the system is designed to make maneuvering in marinas and docking operations easier.
The LY680 has a fuel tank with a capacity of 4,012 liters and an 852-liter freshwater tank.
From the garage to the ocean
Lexus’ move into the marine market began to take shape in 2017, when Toyota Marine and the brand unveiled the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept.
Two years later, in 2019, the LY650 was announced, a 65-foot model that brought Lexus’ identity into the yacht sector.
The LY680 deepens that strategy. During the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Lexus presented a vision of mobility spanning land, sea and air, indicating that the company intends to expand its activities beyond premium automobiles.
With international sales now beginning, the new yacht also serves as a showcase for that positioning.
Lexus has not yet announced which countries will initially receive the LY680 or disclosed pricing for international markets.
Lexus LY680 specifications
- Length: 20.63 meters
- Beam: 5.76 meters
- Powertrain: 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 1350/1050
- Fuel tank: 4,012 liters
- Freshwater tank: 852 liters
- Cabins: 3
- Cabin guests: up to 6
- Total capacity: 15 people
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Source: Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.