All-new 2023 Lexus LM made its world premiere in China

KUALA LUMPUR: One of the world's most luxurious people movers, the Lexus LM, has finally received a generation upgrade. The automaker introduced the all-new second-gen LM at the Auto Shanghai Show 2023 which kicked off today in China. Lexus has plans to roll out this ultimate luxurious MPV in over 60 countries across the world.

"The inspiration for the development of the new Lexus LM was the increasingly diverse lifestyles of customers in the luxury segment. This is where the development concept was born: creating a mobile space where customers can be their true selves. Our goal was to provide an environment that would allow busy individuals to relax in mind and body, free from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives―a space to inspire positive thought and action,” said Takami Yokoo, Lexus International's new LM Chief Engineer.

The new Lexus LM comes with a new "AVS Suspension with Frequency-Sensitive Piston Valve", which is mated to an Adaptive Variable Suspension, offering excellent ride quality irrespective of speed.

The automaker also brought on board a "Rear Comfort" drive mode for the first time that focuses on rear-seat comfort. For providing enhanced levels of quietness in the cabin, the MPV houses several sound-absorbing, sound-insulating, and vibration-damping materials.

Based on the "Dignified Elegance" design concept, the new LM looks dynamic, elegant, and graceful with an evolved version of the Spindle Body grille. The MPV has also grown in size; it now measures 5,125 mm (+85 mm) in length, 1,890 mm (+40 mm) in width, 1,955 mm (+10 mm) in height, and carries a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The wheel size options include - 17- or 19-inch units.

Inside, the 2023 Lexus LM boasts a relaxing, lounge-like environment with a seamless design characterised by clean crisp lines. Among the key interior highlights are -

• Three seating layouts - 4-, 6- and 7-seater. The 4-seat model is dedicatedly designed as a chauffeur-driven MPV as it comes with a 48-inch wide-screen display and a retractable glass that together acts as a partition between the front and rear seats

• Lexus-first “Rear Climate Concierge,” offering an integrated control of several functions like seat position, air-conditioning, and lighting
• Warmth-Sensing IR (Infrared) Matrix Sensor that consistently maintains a comfortable cabin environment by estimating the temperature 
• 64-colour illumination palette, including 14 themed colours and 50 custom colours
• A refrigerator in the rear compartment
• Heated armrests and ottomans for the first time
• A retractable table that fits inside the armrest
• Plush leather upholstery

Lexus offers the new LM in two hybrid powertrains, including a 2.5-litre non-turbo petrol four-cylinder mill and a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder unit, both paired with electric motors.

Parts of the advanced driver assistance pack are Pre-crash safety, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with all-speed follow function, Lane Departure Alert, Abnormal Driver Response System, Proactive Driving Assist, Advanced Drives, and Advanced Park.

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