Lexus LM 350h Luxury MPV Launched in India with Stunning Features: CHECK DETAILS
The new Lexus LM 350h will compete with the Toyota Vellfire, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz V-Class in the Indian market.
Lexus LM 350h Superluxe MPV: Japanese carmaker Lexus has launched its popular luxury MPV Lexus LM 350h in the Indian market. The Lexus LM 350h is the company’s flagship and the most expensive MPV in the country.
Lexus has introduced the car in two variants. The price of the 7-seater base variant of the car has been maintained at Rs 2 crore and the price of the 4-seater top variant has been maintained at Rs 2.50 crore (both ex-showroom prices).
The Lexus LM 350h is based on the Toyota Vellfire, priced at Rs 1.2 crore (ex-showroom) and both the Lexus LM 350h and Toyota Vellfire are designed on the GA-K modular platform with similar engines.
The new Lexus LM 350h will compete with the Toyota Vellfire, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz V-Class in the Indian market.
Exterior design
This variant offers a range of premium features including a partition between the front and rear passengers, reclining airline-style seats, an advanced 23-speaker surround sound system and a plethora of convenience features such as fold-out tables, heated armrests and USB ports . At the front, it features a huge spindle grille, sleek LED headlights and vertical housings for the fog lights.
At the rear of the MPV is the full-width LED taillight. The dimensions are 5,130 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,945 mm high. The Lexus LM has a large windshield and a large spindle-shaped grille that extends to the bottom.
From the side, the MPV looks quite large, especially since the wheelbase is quite long. It has an electrically adjustable rear door, multi-spoke alloy wheels and a high rear windscreen with a connected and wrap-around LED tail light.
Interior
This luxury MPV has been given a cream colored cabin theme. It has a simple dashboard with two large screens, including a digital driver display and a 14-inch infotainment system.
The 4-seater version of the Lexus LM features a partition between the front and rear passenger compartments and a dimmable glass panel that can be lowered or raised. Features offered include pillow-style headrests and separate front and rear audio output.
Other notable features include fold-out tables, heated armrests, ottomans, several USB ports, wireless phone chargers, reading lights, vanity mirrors, a refrigerator, rear gloveboxes, an umbrella holder, noise-reducing wheels and tires, active noise control and a digital rearview mirror.
Engine and mileage
The luxury MPV is equipped with a 2.5 liter four-cylinder hybrid petrol engine. In the hybrid setup, the electric motor is combined with a nickel-metal hydride battery. The powertrain delivers a combined power of 250 hp and 239 Nm of torque. The engine is tuned with an eCVT gearbox. The Lexus MPV comes with all-wheel drive and the car has a mileage of 19 kmpl, the company claims.