Lexus LM’s domestic box office success is attracting attention. According to a domestic dealer, LM’s pre-orders were temporarily suspended early this month due to a rush of contracts, and has been accepting pre-orders again since last week. In particular, the proportion of contracts for the LM 4-seater model worth 196 million won was found to be high. LM will be officially released on the 24th of next month.
LM stands for Luxury Mover and is Lexus’ top luxury MPV. The LM 500h introduced domestically is the second generation model. It is operated as a 4-seater and a 6-seater, and is priced at 196 million won and 148 million won, respectively. It will be released on the 24th of next month. It was found that the proportion of LM 4-seaters among pre-order customers was high.
LM pre-booking customers can receive their turn numbers starting at the end of this month. Delivery to customers for the 4-seater LM will begin in the third quarter, and for the 6-seater in the fourth quarter. LM was developed with the goal of providing a mobile space where customers pursuing a luxury lifestyle can find. The second-generation LM is based on the Lexus GA-K platform.
LM is equipped with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engine, hybrid, and 6-speed automatic transmission. It has a combined total output of 371 horsepower and a maximum torque of 76.9kgm. The Direct 4 four-wheel drive system, which is equipped with an eAxle on the rear wheel, controls the driving force of the front and rear wheels depending on the driving situation and ensures handling.
Adaptive suspension, AVS suspension with frequency-sensitive piston valve, and support were added to ensure driving comfort and rigidity. The LM 4-seater provides independent second-row space. It is equipped with a partition glass dividing the driver’s seat and the second row, a 48-inch ultra-wide display, and targeted air conditioning for each body part.
