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Lexus LM People Carrier Proves a Surprise Show-Stopper
UK buyers took two-thirds of Lexus’s European allocation after the LM’s 2023 launch, prompting a second batch order as demand outpaced supply.
Upon its 2023 launch, the Lexus LM captured exceptional UK demand, with British buyers claiming two-thirds of the brand's entire European allocation despite its unconventional people-carrier design.
Initial reactions to the LM's boxy exterior proved skeptical, but electronic sliding doors revealing a business-class cabin transformed perceptions into genuine enthusiasm among potential buyers.
The LM offers vast accommodation for two passengers with reclining armchairs, extending footrests, and a 48-inch multimedia screen, complemented by a 23-speaker Mark Levinson sound system in the rear quarters.
Driving the LM remains easy-going despite its 5.13-metre length, powered by a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid engine with CVT, positioning it against the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series in the luxury segment.
Firstly, the multimedia system required workarounds like plugging an Amazon Firestick via HDMI; secondly, the LM proved the first vehicle to inspire desire for autonomous driving capabilities.