El Lexus LM It has been one of the great surprises that it has given Toyota in the Shanghai Motor Show. For some time, the hearsay pointed out that the Japanese premium firm was going to venture into this complex segment of the market. However, it was not until the publication of a first official teaser that the doubts disappeared. All in all, we already have the main technical data of one of the most important models for the brand in China.
To develop the Lexus LM, the brand's engineers have started from a well-known model: the Toyota Alphard. Having it has been vital, as they have saved a lot of money by not having to design it from scratch. To give it life, they have limited themselves to modifying those areas that did not match the air of the brand. In any case, far from being a copy, the LM has details of design, y technological that separate him from his poor brother.
The Lexus LM prioritizes space over design
As expected, the design of the Lexus LM He doesn't get along very well with aerodynamics. Being a means of transport for several people, it must offer a cabin with a lot, a lot, space. Therefore, and as suggested by the official teaser, their shapes are cubic, solid. Still, there are elements that distinguish it as a member of the Japanese brand. The most impressive is his front grill, which following the lines of other Lexus, is gigantic.
The optical groups Full LED are new, although they maintain the family air. In the view lateral It has a chrome appliqué that gives agility to the whole. The doors They are sliding, in order to facilitate maneuvers in narrow streets. Finally, if we go to back, we can see some optical groups with "inspiration" manga. They are united in the central area and do not have a specific shape. The gate it is vertical and very large, to facilitate loading and unloading tasks as well as maximizing interior space.
Interior fit for a Maharaja
If Exterior is original, but predictable, in the interior is where the true reason for being of the Lexus LM. In this area, luxury is represented by the smallest detail and is worthy of the highest-ranking royalty. In it, the disposition of its seating in four independent seats with multiple adjustments. There will also be the possibility of acquiring it with seven seats distributed in three rows: 2+2+3.
This version is intended for business professionals and to isolate them from the outside world, it has a suspension with swing valve dampers. In front of the passengers, Lexus proposes a great screen with 26 in. Next to it we can find privacy glass, analog clock and even a reserved space to store umbrellas. In addition, the Lexus LM may include a mini fridge to chill champagne, noble materials such as rice paper, wood everywhere and the best skins.
Powerful mechanical range with hybrid version included
The mechanical offer Lexus LM It will consist of two options. In gasoline is the LM 350 which has a block 3.5 liters V6 and the hybrid option LM 300h runs on account of a 2.5 liter 4L. The power of both will be able to reach the ground through the front axle or an all-wheel drive system. Unsurprisingly, the only transmission available is automatic cut-off by continuous variator. Even so, the power of both versions has not yet been revealed.
The arrival of Lexus LM to the Chinese market is scheduled for the end of the year. It will then reach other Asian countries, but in principle it is not expected to reach Europe. Still, depending on your acceptance, you could make the jump, in a very limited way, to United States. For now its price is not public, although it will be more expensive than the Toyota Alphard. As a curiosity, it will only be available in white or black. Asian luxury stuff.
Source - Lexus
