SPEEDME: Lexus unveils new 2024 Lexus LM luxury minivan

Entering its second generation, the luxury minivan is evolving from a China-only product to a global model as premium brand Toyota intends to sell it in more than 60 countries , including in Japan and Europe, SPEEDME.RU writes.

Featuring a giant body-colored front grille, the 2024 LM has been completely redesigned and stripped of the rear badge in benefiting from prominent 'LEXUS' lettering". The 19-inch wheels look rather small, especially since the new model has a larger body: 5125mm long, 1890mm wide and 1955mm high. It is 80mm longer, 40mm wider and 10mm taller than its predecessor, while having a wheelbase of 3000mm.

This is a real minivan with sliding doors and a giant interior, offered in a three-row layout with six or seven seats. There is also a deluxe two-row configurationtotal with four seats, designed to be used as a minivan with a driver. The only thing bigger than the grille, — it's a huge 48-inch display in front of the two-row model's independent rear seats. Lexussays it's not just for entertainment, but also for online meetings.

The same area has a refrigerator, storage space and < strong>protective glasswith double dimming. Passengers lounging in the back seat can create a cozy atmosphere by playing with the 64-color ambient lighting, which has 14 built-in themes and 50 customizable shades. The armrest also has a pull-out leather-covered table that hides away when not in use.

One of the interesting features is the infrared sensor installed in the upper central part of the baffle. It is able to detect the temperature of the face, chest, thighs and lower legs of the passenger in the back seat. It also measures how cold or hot windows, trim and ceiling areas are as these areas are affected by ambient temperature. Once the calculations are made, the air conditioner automatically adjusts for maximum comfort.

Lexus does not go into details about the powertrains, saying only that buyers will be able to get the LM 2024 year with a 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain and a 2.5-liter electric motor. The minivan shown in Shanghai is fitted with 225/R19 tires, but the global model will also be offered with smaller 17-inch wheels and 225/65 R17 tires. Rigidity torsional increased by 50 percent compared to the first generation model, and adaptive suspensionuses frequency — sensitive piston valve in the shock absorber to smooth out bumps in the road.