Lexus LM 2023 launched April 18 in Shanghai – the next generation super luxury MPV; The all-new Alphard is also coming?

Lexus has announced that the all-new LM will make its debut this year at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 18. According to the Japanese automaker, the new “flagship passenger vehicle” will be the LM model. first to join its European car line-up.

Along with the announcement, we also get a teaser image of the MPV that clearly shows a pinched section in the D-pillar that wasn’t present on the original LM. released four years ago. The company added that the new LM will “deliver the hospitality and comfort of Lexus omotenashi,” but gave no further details for now.

The first LM is offered with seven or four seats, the latter being what bosses will like best, as well as two powertrain options (hybrid 2.5-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6). liters of NA). For our market, the LM is available with a four-seat configuration and a V6 engine, priced at RM1,208 million on-the-road no insurance currently.

If it wasn’t obvious, the LM is basically an ultra-luxury and Lexus-badged version of the Third generation Alphard, though there are unique styling touches to make it stand out. The new LM is expected to continue this trend, which means we will also be introducing the fourth generation Alphard.

The brand new Alphard will be launched this year and part of it has already leaked. In early February, footage of the MPV allegedly previewed at a product training session was posted on the Chinese social media platform. Little Rose.

The video shows some details of the model, whose interior has been significantly upgraded with a large central touchscreen infotainment system, a touchscreen for the rear passengers and even a sunroof. Panoramic split glass. Rumors also suggest switching to Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) to replace the upcoming model’s new MC platform.

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