The 68-Foot Lexus Luxury Yacht Has Officially Left The HarborAutoGuide.comAlbert GarciaFri, September 25, 2026 at 11:53 PM UTCAdd us on Googlethe 68 foot lexus luxury yacht has officially left the harborLexus is expanding its presence beyond land with the global rollout of the LY 680 luxury yacht. First introduced in Japan in 2024 and debuting physically in early 2026, the updated 68-foot vessel is now making its way to international markets. The yacht will make its public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida.the 68 foot lexus luxury yacht has officially left the harborDimensions and Onboard LayoutThe LY 680 represents an evolution of the brand's original LY 650 yacht. Reengineered to maximize outdoor living space, the new model features a flybridge that has been lengthened by roughly 4.6 feet (1,400 mm) and a swimming platform extended by 2.3 feet (700 mm). The total overall length comes to 67.8 feet (20.63 meters) with a beam width of 18.9 feet (5.76 meters).The vessel accommodates up to 15 passengers on board and includes three lower-deck passenger cabins with sleeping arrangements for six guests. The interior design carries over Lexus' "L-finesse" design language, featuring high-end materials, custom seating areas, and a focus on noise and vibration suppression to deliver a quiet cruising experience.the 68 foot lexus luxury yacht has officially left the harborPowertrain Specs and Horizon Group ProductionPropulsion is supplied by twin Volvo Penta IPS engines-available in IPS 1050 or IPS 1350 configurations-routing power through pod-drive propulsion units. Combined output reaches up to 2,000 horsepower depending on the selected setup. Fuel storage capacity stands at 1,060 gallons (4,012 liters), supported by an 852-liter fresh water tank.AdvertisementAdvertisementRather than manufacturing the yacht in-house, Lexus partnered with Taiwan-based Horizon Group, a luxury yacht builder known for custom composite fabrication. Production utilizes manufacturing principles adapted from the Toyota Production System (TPS) to ensure build quality and assembly consistency.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter.w