Want a factory imported Toyota Alphard or Vellfire? You’re looking at the next best thing. Toyota has been unwilling to import its premium people movers Down Under, so Lexus has decided to bring its own take on the formula with the LM. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Now in its second generation, the 2024 Lexus LM is a high-end, hybrid-only MPV that almost makes the Mercedes-Benz V-Class look ‘basic’.
Starting from $160,888 before on-road costs, this MPV is sort of in a class of its own. The flagship $220,888 LM 500h Ultra Luxury now the most expensive vehicle the Japanese luxury arm sells in Australia. There’s seating for up to seven, though there’s a very cool four-seat configuration available in the top-spec car.
It’s almost like a business class airline for the road. What’s the market for something like this? While the Kia Carnival has a stronghold on the mainstream people mover segment, and SUVs are now the norm in the luxury segments, what’s a big MPV to do? Well, plenty of people buy grey imported Japanese people movers. Check out the classifieds and you’ll see there are essentially brand new Toyota Alphards and Vellfires fresh from Japan priced for similar money as the ‘base’ LM.
Is the factory solution a worthy one? The Lexus LM range kicks off from just over $160,000 plus on-road costs. To see how the Lexus LM lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool . Rather opulent.
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