The all-new Toyota Alphard was launched at this 12 months’s Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present (GIIAS), however it wasn’t the one luxurious MPV to be current on the occasion. Additionally celebrating its premiere at Toyota Astra Motor’s (TAM) sales space is the second-generation Lexus LM, which first made its world debut again in April, nicely earlier than the most recent Alphard (and Vellfire).
The LM is being introduced as a part of an official preview, and the car you see is right here is badged because the LM 350h that options an A25A-FXS 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four mated to an E-CVT, augmented by an electrical motor that gives a complete system output of 250 PS (247 hp or 184 kW).
On this series-parallel hybrid setup, the engine alone makes 190 PS (188 hp or 140 kW) and 236 Nm of torque. In the meantime, a 5NM electrical motor accompanies the engine to drive the entrance wheels and is rated at 182 PS (180 hp or 134 kW) and 270 Nm.
It ought to be famous there’s additionally a extra highly effective LM 500h variant that makes use of a T24A-FTS 2.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed Direct Shift automated transmission, the previous making 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 460 Nm.
The LM 500h has two electrical motors, with 1ZM unit on the entrance offering 83 PS (82 hp or 61 kW) and 292 Nm. This variant additionally comes with Toyota’s E-4 all-wheel drive system, which is accomplished by a 1YM electrical motor on the rear with 80 PS (79 hp or 59 kW) and 169 Nm. Altogether, the turbo hybrid powertrain offers a complete system output of 354 PS (349 hp or 260 kW).
The preview automotive comes with a four-seat configuration, making it the fanciest model of the LM you should purchase. Due to a partition between the entrance and rear seats, these within the latter can fully isolate themselves from their chauffeur and bodyguard, though there’s a retractable smoked glass window if communication is required.
The person rear seats are electrically adjustable and embrace an ottoman perform, with sensors actively controlling the local weather system to keep up a cushty temperature inside always. Additional creature comforts embrace a retractable desk and devoted tablets to regulate the facilities for the rear. If that isn’t sufficient, there’s additionally a 48-inch widescreen show to eat media or conduct on-line enterprise conferences. A fridge and further cupboard space are positioned beneath the show.
By way of security, the brand new Lexus LM contains a full Lexus Security System+ suite which incorporates Pre-crash Security, Dynamic Radar Cruise Management (with all-speed observe perform), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Irregular Driver Response System, and Proactive Driving Help (PDA).
For now, TAM is just not offering a price ticket, however you’ll be able to anticipate the LM to price much more than the Alphard. In Indonesia, the Toyota MPV begins from 1,356,100,000 rupiah (RM408,299) and peaks at 1.657 billion/miliar rupiah (RM498,895), with the range-topping 2.5 HEV Kind sharing the identical powertrain with the LM 350h.
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