Lexus will unveil the second-gen LM MPV on the Shanghai motor present 2023 on April 18. Just just like the outgoing LM that was showcased in India at Auto Expo 2023 in January, the brand new Lexus LM MPV shall be based mostly on the brand new Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, that are additionally anticipated to make a worldwide debut on the similar occasion. The new Lexus LM is predicted to return to India later this 12 months

1. New Lexus LM additionally to be bought in Europe
2. Will get a petrol-hybrid powertrain
3. Expected to get a extra luxurious inside

Unlike the first-gen LM, which was bought in a handful of markets like China, Russia and the Middle East, in addition to a number of right-hand-drive areas, the second-gen MPV shall be bought in lots of extra markets, together with some in Europe and likewise the United Kingdom. 

The LM (Luxury Mover) goals to supply a cushty and opulent expertise for executives who do not desire a chauffeur-driven SUV or sedan. Details of how the forthcoming LM will differ visually from the present mannequin stay scarce. However, the agency did submit a darkened preview picture exhibiting the MPV’s a lot smoother C- and D-pillars. The teaser additionally hints at an entire redesign of the MPV because the distinct glasshouse on the outgoing LM has been utterly altered. 

New Lexus LM MPV to get petrol-hybrid powertrain

The outgoing Lexus LM got here with two engine choices – a 3.5-litre petrol engine good for 295hp that got here mated to an 8-speed computerized and a 2.5-litre petrol hybird powertrain mated to an e-CVT gearbox. The latter, producing 150hp and operating on the extra environment friendly Atkinson cycle, got here coupled to a 143hp electrical motor on the entrance axle for a mixed output of 197hp. There was additionally a further 67hp rear-axle motor, successfully giving it all-wheel drive. 

We can affirm that the next-gen LM will proceed with the petrol-hybrid powertrain. As earlier than, this variant of the LM shall be known as the Lexus LM 300h and would be the one which’s headed to India. 

New Lexus LM MPV to get reminiscence foam-equipped seats

As with the outgoing mannequin, the second-gen LM is predicted to be accessible in 4- and 7-seat layouts. Both choices could have reclining seats with therapeutic massage features and ‘AdaptiPedic’ reminiscence foam used on the rear seats solely. There may also be a glass panel that may be raised between the entrance and rear seats, separating the passenger compartment and permitting for higher privateness for occupants. 

New Lexus LM MPV India launch particulars

Lexus had confirmed to us again in January that the LM will make it to India someday this 12 months and sources inform us that it is going to be this all-new second-gen mannequin that’s headed to our shores, and never the first-gen MPV that was showcased at Auto Expo.  

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