Lexus‘ the first luxury people move, shut upapproved for sale in Australia.
auto expert understand that LM will debut in fourth quarter of 2023. This is one of three new models in three new segments of the Japanese brand that will launch in mid-2024, the other two are expected to be cross LBX And Off-road vehicle GX.
The company confirmed earlier this year that it would be launching the second-generation LM locally, but declined to reveal a more specific launch time, specs, and pricing.
However, government approval documents list two variants: both with seven seats, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain and a choice of 17 or 19-inch alloy wheels. One front-wheel drive variant, the other four-wheel drive.
While these documents omit the perhaps most appealing LM options, which are a more powerful hybrid powertrain and a luxurious four-seat interior, auto expert understand both of these are coming to Australia.
The old LM’s 3.5-liter V6, exclusive to Asia, has been replaced with a “similar” 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid to the LM’s engine. RX500h F Sports Performance.
While power output is yet to be announced, the RX500h has a total system power of 273kW. If the LM500h offered the same power, it would easily become the most powerful mobility device on the market.
This turbocharged hybrid powertrain will only be available in the top-of-the-line four-seater, features a divider between the two rows of seats, a top with a smoky glass panel and boasts a wide 48-inch viewable screen. media or conduct meetings.
The second row includes individual captain’s seats with armrests and a retractable ottoman, with a center armrest including a retractable table finished in full non-slip leather. big for laptop.
Other luxury details include a multi-function control panel on the armrest and a ‘Rear Air Conditioning Guide’ function.
Luxury movers have long been popular in Japan and China and have embraced them wholeheartedly – even Honda Odyssey available with a similar four-seat setup there, complete with baffles.
The LM350h 2.5-litre four-cylinder produces 140kW according to the docs, however this does not appear to be the total system output of the engine combined with the electric motor(s).
Same powertrain in one Toyota Kluger hybrid, for example, pumping out 184kW. As in models like the Kluger, the hybrid powertrain uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The LM features Adaptive Variable Suspension, while the new Rear Comfort driving mode prioritizes what its name suggests, minimizing tilt and roll during acceleration and deceleration.
The passenger car measures 5125mm long, 1890mm wide and 1945mm high on a 3000mm wheelbase.
That makes it 30mm shorter, 95mm narrower and 190mm taller than other car on a 90mm shorter wheelbase. It is also smaller than hello ace-based Toyota Granviais currently the most luxurious transportation service the company offers locally.
However, it is relatively close in size to its most direct rival, Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The rival passenger car measures 5140mm long, 1928mm wide and 1880mm tall on a 3200mm wheelbase.
While the previous LM, derived from the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire popular in Australia as a gray import, was only offered in select Asian markets, Lexus has more global aspirations for the new model. .
It will be offered for the first time not only in Japan and Australia, but also in Europe. In total, Lexus says it will offer it in more than 60 countries.
