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Lexus LM 350 launched in Malaysia – luxury 4-seater Alphard with limo rear seats, 26-inch TV, RM1.1 million - paultan.org
We all know Malaysia is Toyota Alphard/Vellfire country, but what if you take the luxury MPV to its absolute extreme? The result is almost obscene levels of opulence and a different badge on the nose, …
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Agreed. I don't think it'd move any serious volume in the US, but the LM would fit right into the currently-very-active "van life" thing going on, with people turning Sprinter vans into mini-RVs and stuff.
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Except it already costs a quarter million dollars. Not the best starting point.
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Gotta try to own at least one decently sized sedan in a lifetime, but in any other circumstance, I'd love to own a minivan to compliment something like the LC if I'm lucky enough to snag one for myself. A ultra-luxury minivan like this would totally be up my alley, definitely would take one of those any day over an SUV/CUV
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Just to make heads-up, Lexus is introducing a new body LM300h to European markets by second half of 2023 (except for Nordic countries).
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Yes, the production at the factory is planned to begin by June 2023, if there won't be any delays.
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I love your username lol
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Thanks for the warm welcome!
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I am excited about the debut of LM at the Continental Europe. For European region the entry is 100% confirmed. But I wonder the situation for the Middle East and US markets. Any news on this on your side?
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I don't think it will sell well in both Mid.East and NA
It's logic to not promote them in both markets
As fleet or limo vehicles this would have some place in NA. As a vehicle for the average Sienna buyer to upgrade into, not a chance. This experiment has already been tried with Nissan importing the last gen Quest, and to some degree with the Mercedes Metris.
Next-gen GranAce coming Spring 2023. According to BestCar it will be even more luxurious than the Alphard Executive Lounge/Lexus LM. Engine will be V35A-FTS (GranAce is BOF longitudinal).
Could next-gen LM be based on GranAce? The most common complaint about LM in China (apart from its ridiculous price) is it's not big enough. GranAce is slightly larger than GL8/Sienna. But it's a BOF platform so maybe not ideal for ride quality. But a GA-F 'Land Cruiser Van' certainly sounds cool.
Whether it becomes LM or not, I can see a parallel import in China easily exceeding the LM in price. Probably ￥2M+ (USD320k+)
Could next-gen LM be based on GranAce? The most common complaint about LM in China (apart from its ridiculous price) is it's not big enough. GranAce is slightly larger than GL8/Sienna. But it's a BOF platform so maybe not ideal for ride quality. But a GA-F 'Land Cruiser Van' certainly sounds cool.
Whether it becomes LM or not, I can see a parallel import in China easily exceeding the LM in price. Probably ￥2M+ (USD320k+)
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