Lexus has confirmed the primary examples of the ultra-luxurious LM folks mover are set to reach in Australian showrooms this yr.
The 2024 Lexus LM will probably be offered initially in seven-seat configuration with the LM 350h Sports activities Luxurious, out there with two- or all-wheel drive priced from $160,888 and $165,888 earlier than on-road prices, respectively. This makes it round $30,000 costlier than the present Mercedes-Benz V-Class flagship.
In early 2024 Lexus may also introduce the four-seat flagship LM 500h Extremely Luxurious, which will probably be priced from $220,888 earlier than on-road prices. This makes it the most costly Lexus at present presents, following the LC 500 convertible ($218,242 earlier than on-roads) and the LX 600 Extremely Luxurious ($213,561 earlier than on-roads)
LM 350h fashions are powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a series-parallel hybrid system producing system outputs of 184kW and 270Nm. This powertrain seems to be the identical one used within the Toyota Kluger Hybrid.
The flagship LM 500h alternatively is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid with “greater than 200kW” and all-wheel drive. It’s unclear if it is a model of the powertrain used within the RX 500h F Sport Efficiency.
Lexus has confirmed the LM 350h has second-row captain’s chairs and three-person third-row bench that may be folded away with a “push of a button”.
The four-seat LM 500h takes this up a notch with “two VIP throne seats” within the second row, in addition to a glass partition, a “world-first” 48-inch widescreen for rear passengers, 23-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, in addition to a built-in mini fridge.
Lexus clients and visitors attending occasions surrounding the 2023 Melbourne Cup in early November will probably be among the many first to be expertise the LM. They are going to be chauffeured to and from the Flemington Racecourse between November 4 and 11.
Lexus Australia chief govt John Pappas stated native sellers had been inundated with buyer enquiries ever because the second-generation LM was revealed, and confirmed for the Australian market in April.
“The fact is that demand will initially exceed provide for this car by a major margin, so we due to this fact must handle buyer expectations,” stated Mr Pappas.
The Lexus LM, in addition to the boxy GX off-roader, type as two of the three new automobiles Lexus plans to launch domestically earlier than the center of 2024.
The third car nonetheless hasn’t been confirmed but, nevertheless it’s anticipated to be the Toyota Yaris Cross-based LBX small crossover.
The 2024 Lexus LM vary is priced as follows:
- 2024 Lexus LM 350h 2WD Sports activities Luxurious: $160,888
- 2024 Lexus LM 350h AWD Sports activities Luxurious: $165,888
- 2024 Lexus LM 500h AWD Sports activities Luxurious: $220,888
All costs are earlier than on-road prices.
