The craze quickly spread around Asia and in 2019 the first-generation Lexus LM, based on the third-gen Toyota Alphard, debuted in Shanghai for sale in, India and southeast Asia. Ironically it was never sold where the class originated, in Japan.
That won't be the case for the new LM, which will go on sale in more than 60 countries, including Japan and several in Europe. Also, while a Toyota-badged version is presumably coming, the Lexus LM is the first variant to debut, signaling its importance as more than just a spindle grille. The LM will come in 6-, 7- and 4-seat layouts with a"Rear Climate Concierge" that allows passengers to control rear dual-zone temperature, seat position, sunshades and lighting and program them in up to four memory settings. The controls are managed via two detachable tablets. Occupants can choose from 64 different illuminationAs one might expect of such a vehicle, it was designed to prioritize rear-seat comfort.
Lexus says it consulted with private jet manufacturers to learn what passengers expected. A five-layer headliner was designed with sound reflection in mind in order to better hold a conversation. The four-seater version has airline-style seats that can recline to fully horizontal. A"Warmth-Sensing InfraredSensor" monitors the temperature of the occupants' face, chest, thighs and lower legs and adjusts the climate to suit.
With such passenger-centric focus, the powertrain is almost an afterthought. For what it's worth, there will be two. The more common one will be a 2.5-liter