Lexus LM is a private jet on wheels

Lexus LM

You read correctly, this is the brand new LM. So there is also an “old” LM. Lexus introduced the Luxury Mover – that’s its full name – in 2019, but only in China and a few other countries in Asia. Why? Because they love lots of legroom in the second row of seats there. MPVs and large sedans are therefore still wildly popular in Asia. An SUV simply cannot compete with an MPV when it comes to space. Now it is time for the next chapter of the LM.

Battleship

Lexus has unveiled an all-new LM. The new battleship is not to be missed with its imposing dimensions of 1.89 meters wide, 1.96 meters high and a wheelbase of no less than three meters. At 5.13 meters in length, it surpasses its predecessor by a whopping 8.5 centimeters. Two huge sliding doors on either side provide access to the second row of seats.

Private jet

That, of course, is the place you want to sit in the LM: in the back. It comes as a four-, six- and seven-seater. Inside, the four-seater almost looks like a private jet. It features a partition, refrigerator, 48-inch TV and two large lounge chairs. Above the screen there is a retractable glass partition, so you still have a view to the front and can occasionally give the driver a command.

Comfortable

According to the Japanese, the seats feature extra-thick cushions and shock-absorbing material. Adaptive dampers ensure that you won’t notice any bumps and potholes in the road at all. To minimize noise levels in the LM, Lexus has taken several measures to reduce road noise from the tires and wind noise around the windows, hood and pillars. The motor, one of the main sources of noise and vibration, and its supports are precisely tuned to reduce vibration.  

Breakdown

The second-generation LM will be launched in more than 60 countries worldwide, including for the first time in Europe and Lexus’ home market of Japan. Bad luck for Dutch MPV enthusiasts with a fat wallet: unfortunately, it is not coming to our country.