- Lexus has announced additional upgrades for the 2026 LM500h.
- The model gains puddle lights and a new tire pattern for less noise.
- It also benefits from a refrigerator divider and 60W USB-C ports.
The current-generation LM only arrived in 2023, but Lexus is already tinkering with it. Rather than waiting for the usual mid-cycle facelift, the company prefers to keep the big luxury van evolving in small, steady steps. The latest round of updates arrives for the 2026 model year.
Following a mid-2025 refresh that focused on brighter interior lighting, ergonomic enhancements, and improved sound insulation, Lexus is back with a few more tweaks for the 2026 model year. Again, changes are all about the finer details that elevate the overall experience.
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The changes start with the four-seat Executive trim, which now adds puddle lights that illuminate the ground when the sliding doors open.
Inside the cabin, the rear refrigerator receives a revised bottle holder. Flexible, wave-shaped dividers now keep drinks of different sizes securely in place, reducing the chance of bottles knocking together while the van is on the move.
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Passengers working on the move should also notice an upgrade in the rear console. The USB-C ports now deliver a combined 60W output, which is enough to quickly charge smartphones or keep a laptop powered during longer drives.
To further isolate the cabin from the outside world, Lexus has introduced a new tire tread pattern for both the “Executive” and “Version L” trims of the LM 500h. The change targets additional reductions in road noise, building on the vibration-damping and sound-absorbing materials added last year.
In terms of power, the LM 500h continues with Lexus’ turbocharged 2.4-liter engine paired with two electric motors, producing a combined 366 hp (273 kW / 371 PS). The self-charging hybrid system sends power through a six-speed automatic gearbox, with AWD included as standard.
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The 2026 Lexus LM500h is now available in Japan, priced from ¥15,200,000 ($95,700) for the six-seat Version L and from ¥20,300,000 ($127,800) for the four-seat Executive flagship. Both figures represent an increase of ¥200,000 ($1,260) over the previous model, in addition to the recent ¥100,000 ($630) price bump applied to the Executive trim.
The LM may already rank among the most extravagant minivans to come out of Japan, but its position could eventually face an unexpected challenge from within Lexus’ own lineup. Previewed by the LS Concept in late 2025, the brand’s next flagship might abandon the traditional sedan format altogether. Early signals point toward a dramatic shift into a six-wheeled ultra-luxury van. For now, though, it remains a concept, and turning something that radical into a production vehicle will take time.
