The Lexus LM 350h is based on Toyota Vellfire priced from Rs 1.2 crore (ex-showroom) and gets the same platform and engine. The luxury MPV is built on a GA-K modular platform and is powered by a 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder strong hybrid engine with a combined output of 250hp and 239Nm. It comes paired with an eCVT gearbox which sends power to all four wheels. The electric motor is paired with a nickel-metal hydride battery and it has claimed fuel efficiency of over 19 kmpl.
In terms of design, the LM features a big spindle grille with sleek LED headlamps. It also gets a large windscreen with vertical housings for the fog lamps. On the sides, it gets a large glasshouse with a subtle kink at the B-pillar and has electric sliding rear doors. At the rear, it gets full-width LED tail lights with LEXUS lettering.
Talking about the features, the LM gets fold-out tables, heated armrests, USB ports, wireless phone chargers, reading lights, vanity mirrors, an umbrella holder, a small fridge, dual sunroof, a touchscreen controller for the HVAC, interior lighting, window blinds and more. The 4-seater version additionally gets a 48-inch display paired with a 23-speaker audio system and a partition between the driver and the rear compartment.
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In terms of safety, it gets a digital rearview mirror, a 360-degree camera, multiple airbags, ABS and system+ 3 suite of ADAS tech that includes vehicle detection – stationary/preceding vehicle, dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, automatic high beam, blind spot monitor, safe exit assist and more.