Lexus’ Next Halo Car Confirmed: Countdown to December 5

Toyota has packed this week with announcements, and the momentum keeps building. The company confirmed that Century will become its own top luxury brand, and talk around a radical six-wheeled multi purpose vehicle from Lexus has people doing double takes. Now comes the headline many enthusiasts have been waiting for: the spiritual successor to the Lexus LFA is officially set to be unveiled on December 5.

Toyota launched an official countdown page that puts a date on what fans have only whispered about for years. Naming is still a moving target. Early chatter pointed to Lexus LFR, but a fresh wave of rumors suggests it could debut as the GR GT, aligning with a plan for Gazoo Racing to stand as a distinct brand within a broader Toyota Group. Whatever badge lands on the tail, the shape feels familiar in the best way: think a road-legal evolution of the Gazoo Racing GT3 Concept first shown in 2022.

We also have real-world proof of life. The prototype ran at Goodwood in July, and its soundtrack did not lie. Under that long, sculpted hood you could hear the character of an eight-cylinder engine breathing through serious hardware. The stance, the proportion, and the intent all point to a car that wants to deliver a proper halo experience for Lexus — the kind of machine that turns a reveal date into an event.