The Lexus LM is a luxury minivan produced and manufactured by Japanese brand Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Introduced in 2019 as the first minivan from Lexus, two generations of the LM have been produced with varying degrees of relation with the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire. The first generation LM was available as a seven or four-seater with petrol and hybrid engine options from 2020 to 2023. As of the second generation, the LM is exclusively a hybrid, and is available in four, six, and seven-seater configurations.

The LM designation stands for "Luxury Mover".^[1][2]

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First generation
2020 LM 350 (Hong Kong)
Overview
Model code	AH30
Also called	Toyota Alphard (AH30) Toyota Vellfire / Crown Vellfire (AH30)
Production	2020–2023
Body and chassis
Platform	Toyota New MC platform
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 (Hong Kong, LM 350) 3.5 L 2GR-FKS V6 (LM 350) Petrol hybrid: 2.5 L 2AR-FXE I4 (LM 300h)
Electric motor	650 V permanent magnet synchronous motor 105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) 5NM + 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) 4NM (hybrid)
Transmission	6-speed ATF U660E automatic 8-speed ATF UA80E automatic e-CVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split
Battery	1.6 kWh nickel–metal hydride
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Length	5,040 mm (198.4 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,945 mm (76.6 in) (Lexus LM)
Curb weight	2,180–2,220 kg (4,806–4,894 lb)

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The first-generation LM was unveiled on 16 April 2019 at the 18th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition and first released on 20 February 2020 in China.^[3] Based on the third-generation Alphard, the LM is slightly longer than the Alphard it is based on, measuring in at 5,040 mm (198.4 in) long.

Compared to the third-generation Alphard, the LM features newer and stronger structural components, along with additional soundproofing elements such as dual-pane windows. There were two seating configurations available, a 7-seater configuration that is based on the Alphard Executive Lounge variant, and a 4-seater configuration named the "Emperor Suite", based on the Alphard Royal Lounge variant. The LM features a new suspension setup featuring Swing Valve technology.^[4]

The first-generation LM was available in China,^[5] Taiwan,^[6] Hong Kong,^[7] and Southeast Asian markets such as Indonesia,^[8] Thailand,^[9] the Philippines,^[10] Malaysia,^[11] and Vietnam.^[12][13] Despite being built in Japan, the first-generation LM was not available there.^{[citation needed]}

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  Lexus LM 350 rear

The second-generation LM debuted on 18 April 2023 at the Shanghai Auto Show.^[20] The model is further distanced from the Alphard/Vellfire with a different bodywork and a separate model code.^[21]

The model is exclusively sold as a hybrid vehicle, abandoning the conventional petrol model from the previous model, now having only a petrol hybrid version.

The model features the latest iteration of the "spindle grille" that is hexagon-patterned, replacing the large spindle grille of the outgoing model, while the Lexus emblem moves from the grille to the hood.^[22] The A-pillars are blacked out to create a full floating roof effect.^[23]

A first for Lexus, the second-generation LM debuts "Rear Climate Concierge", which integrates controls of the air conditioning, sunshades, lighting, seat position, etc.^[24] The LM also features heated armrests and ottomans, another Lexus first, and is available with a 48-inch rear screen.^[25]

Two models will be offered, 350h and 500h, with Lexus' Direct4 electric four-wheel drive system available.^[26] It will be available in three configurations: 4-seater, 6-seater, and 7-seater, as well as 4 exterior colors: Black, White, Beige, and Red.^[27] With the new generation, Lexus has expanded its availability by launching it in over 60 countries, including in Europe, Australia and Japan for the first time.^[28] Despite this, the LM will not be available in North America.

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