This luxury yacht, named Lexus LY 680, is leaving the sole Japanese market to tackle the international stage. With its Volvo Penta engines, it calls for a marina, not a garage. An official debut is planned in Florida at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, but no price has been announced yet. Launched in 2024 as an evolution of the previous LY 650, this model had until now been reserved for Japanese clients.
The first orders opened in Japan, with deliveries slated from spring 2026. Lexus is now opening its yacht to foreign buyers. An official presentation is planned at Fort Lauderdale, from October 28 to November 1, 2026. This will place the Lexus LY 680 on the luxury yachting map, while keeping a few shadows.
Yacht Lexus LY 680: from the Japanese market to American marinas
Initially, the LY 680 program was part of Toyota’s marine activities in Japan. The expansion to other markets was not on the agenda yet. Lexus now talks about overseas sales, but without specifying which markets or a delivery schedule. For now, this 20.63-meter (67.7-foot) yacht remains built in Taiwan by Horizon Group, a specialist in luxury units. The exterior design and interior layout are steered by Lexus, which also handles the on-board experience.
Lexus says production draws on methods derived from the Toyota Production System, adapted here for luxury boating. The Lexus LY 680 measures 67.7 feet in length, or 20.63 meters, with a beam of 5.76 meters. Compared with the LY 650, the flybridge adds 1.40 meters, enough for a lounge and a barbecue. The swim platform at the stern extends by 0.70 meters to ease water access or the use of a watercraft. Under the deck, three cabins provide six berths for nights at anchor. The maximum capacity is rated at 15 people, with 4,012 liters of fuel and 852 liters of freshwater.
Volvo Penta engines and the Lexus LY 680’s international launch
For propulsion, Lexus relies on Volvo Penta IPS units, offered in 1050 or 1350 variants. In the IPS 1050 configuration, each engine produces 800 horsepower, or 588 kW, for a total output of 1,600 hp. With the IPS 1350, you get 1,000 hp per engine, 735 kW, for a combined 2,000 hp. Lexus describes the yacht’s behavior as quiet and comfortable, but it has not disclosed the cruising speed, range, or fuel consumption. In this size segment, Volvo Penta is the standard bearer, even for a Lexus-branded product.
On the commercial side, Lexus has still not indicated which countries will be opened to sales or how distribution will work. No price has been released, a silence that suits the tradition of ultra-exclusive objets. For the moment, Lexus only says that American buyers interested in the craft will be able to see it in Fort Lauderdale. No date has been set for when orders could be placed, nor for delivery timelines. Between a car-like design and an incomplete spec sheet, the yacht keeps its air of mystery.
