Let's see Who Said Minivans Are Dead? It is true that SUV's have eaten that segment of the market almost completely but there are still brands that bet on them. Especially in markets that give importance to products where space takes precedence over the country style design. It is more the hackneyed phrase that "I am looking for an SUV because it has more space" is very difficult to believe and otherwise, Meet the Lexus LM…
Did you know that Lexus, beyond selling sedans and SUVs, also offers minivans? It is true that its tradition in this type of model is very limited, but the first generation has worked very well. He debuted in society at the 18th Shanghai Auto held in April 2019 and now what seems to be its second generation is about to see the light. In fact, these official teasers They confirm that it will arrive very soon.
The renewed Lexus LM will debut on April 18 at the Shanghai Auto Show… and surprise! It will be sold in Europe...
As we have said a little above, the first delivery of the Lexus LM dates from the year 2019. But its sales did not start until 2020, so we could say that its life cycle has not yet ended. However, the teasers that the brand has published advance a change in style that seems more radical than continuous. There is nothing more to see than the design of the “D” pillar is radically changed from the LM that is still for sale.
Perhaps the reasons for this change of generation are easier to explain. The first LM was nothing more than a third-generation Toyota Alphard in an ultra-luxury version. All in all, the Alphard has been on sale for more than eight years and already shows the passing of time. Therefore, Toyota is about to present a new generation of this and what better way to do it than with the most exclusive version they can develop: a second generation LM.
For now the details of the next Lexus LM are very limited but the teasers give clues. The "D" pillar has a renewed style that is also reflected in the drop of the roof and the custodian glass. The chrome molding in its contour is also new as the one that surrounds the lower line of the windows. Furthermore it seems that the line of rear optics is also new. In any case, this detail is more complex to spot for sure.
And to finish we have left the big surprise. The Lexus LM, for the first time in the history of the brand, will be on sale in Europe. In fact, in the official press release that they have published, they leave this message…
"To be recently introduced to the brand's lineup in Europe, the new LM aims to provide the utmost in hospitality and comfort"
So you have to Be very attentive to the next April 18, which will be when its official debut will take place.. It will be at that moment when the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and its rivals will start to tremble... You'll see...
Source - Lexus
