KUALA LUMPUR: Toyota’s luxury arm, Lexus, has launched the all-new second-generation LM 350h in Thailand. The luxurious MPV is offered in two versions in the Land of Smiles viz. Executive 7-seater and Executive 4-seater, priced at THB 6.29 million (RM 833k) and THB 7.59 million (RM 1 million), respectively.

Let’s get to know the all-new Thai-spec Lexus LM in detail. 

• The new Lexus LM underpins the GA-K version of the TNGA platform that we can also find under the new Toyota Alphard and Vellfire
• As the name suggests, the MPV is powered by a mild hybrid setup, which comprises a 2.5-litre four-cylinder gasoline mill and a Nickel Metal-hydride battery pack. Together, the system churns out a maximum power of 250 hp and a peak torque of 270 Nm
• The power is sent to all four wheels via an E-CVT gearbox mated to an E-four all-wheel drive system
• The MPV completes the century sprint in 8.7 seconds and clocks a top speed of 190 kmph

• The new Lexus LM comes with an Adaptive Variable Suspension system with a Frequency-Sensitive Piston Valve as a standard fitment
• In terms of design, the MPV boasts a new spindle grille, new LED headlamps, and a fresh interconnected lamp design on the rear

• Feature-wise, the luxurious people mover is kitted with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 14-inch retractable ceiling screen, electrically adjustable front and second-row seats with heating and ventilation functions, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound system, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, ambient lighting, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, twin moonroofs, a digital rearview mirror, blind spot monitoring system, and rear cross-traffic alert

• With four-seat version also comes a rear cabin partition equipped with frosted glass that can be adjusted in three different modes
• Also part of the kit is Lexus Safety System+ ADAS suite, which includes several advanced driver-assistance systems like all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane tracing assist, lane departure assist, and automatic high-beam

What are your thoughts on the all-new 2023 Lexus LM 350h? Let us know in the comments.

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