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LEXUS INTRODUCES THE
LY680 LUXURY YACHT
Lexus has announced the new LY680 Luxury Yacht , an evolution of the previous LY650 model benefiting from a series of enhancements .
The flagship Luxury Yacht is the embodiment of the Lexus ‘ Crafted ’ design philosophy with attention to detail designed to exceed customers ’ expectations .
The concept for the yacht ’ s development was that it should ” feel like a hideout in the middle of the sea , providing a space where discerning customers can feel free and at ease ”. The exterior reflects the Lexus L-finesse design philosophy , while the interior has been crafted down to the smallest details to provide a comfortable living space . In terms of performance , Lexus aims for confidence-inspiring cruising performance , with stable manoeuvrability , ride comfort , and quietness .
Production has been carried out by the Horizon Group , which has a reputation for advanced technological capabilities , honed through superyacht construction . By combining the Horizon Group ’ s building capabilities with yacht production methods based on the Toyota Production System : TPS * 2 , the strengths of both brands have been leveraged .
Orders are being accepted exclusively in Japan through Toyota Marine sales offices and other selected dealerships * 1 .
Expansion of flybridge and swimming platform
The flybridge has been extended by 1,400mm and features a spacious lounge sofa and a barbecue grill * 3 . The swimming platform has been extended by 700mm .
Production by the Horizon Group
The LY680 is built by Horizon Group , a leading luxury yacht brand in Asia that specialises in custombuilt yachts featuring advanced technology and production methods . The combination of sleek styling inspired by Lexus ’ s L-finesse design philosophy and Horizon Group ’ s production capabilities cultivated through superyacht construction leverages the strengths of both brands to create a spectacular vessel .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 64 2024