The all-new Lexus' top flagship MPV, the Lexus LM, was finally unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show.
The reason why this car is not less well-known in the country is that it is a luxury upgrade version of the Toyota Alpha and, of course, a terrible markup.
The VIP version unveiled at this auto show has achieved the ultimate in luxury, refinement and comfort, and it is estimated that it has been hungry for those local tycoon stars who want to replace the nanny car.
So, what exactly is this car?
Let's hear what the American professional car review media Car buzz and American netizens have to say.
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The appearance is all over the United States complaining
First of all, from the overall shape of this car, it can be described as full of local arrogance.
The spindle-shaped giant center net and headlights are signature elements of Lexus.
The boxy body also creates comfort for the interior space.
At the rear, a through-type taillight is adopted, which is also a familiar design.
In response to this look, the American media specifically mentioned: not everyone will like such a Chinese net.
Indeed, as soon as the new car was released, the comment section in the United States exploded, and almost everyone complained about the middle net.
Some netizens called it particularly spicy, some felt that the Chinese net was the biggest failure, and some people felt: such an ugly face sold so expensive.
Another part of netizens said that the car as a whole is more like a vacuum cleaner or snowplow.
All in all, for the Americans, the appearance of this Lexus LM is not pleasant.
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Interior comfort naturally comes first
Regarding this, I believe that no one will question the quality of a Lexus, not to mention that this is a flagship model, especially the rear row.
The American press mentioned that the rear seats are advanced and use two different shock-absorbing materials.
For the model version with three rows of seats, the seat backs and cushioning are well done, and of course, the four-seater version of this car is the protagonist.
A 48-inch widescreen monitor is specially installed for rear passengers, which is designed to make the rear seat both private and entertaining.
That's even bigger than the 31-inch screen in the new BMW 7 Series family.
The rear seats and armrests are heated, there are leather leg rests in front of the seats, and its four-seat version is equipped with a temperature-sensing infrared matrix sensor that detects whether passengers are hot or cold and adjusts the air conditioning accordingly.
The rear row also provides a retractable table for business work and two controllers to operate the functions.
According to the American press, it is clear that the four-seater model is aimed at VIPs, and the six- and seven-seat versions can be aimed at high-end hotels.
Netizens in the comment area also mentioned this: this car is suitable for use as a luxury shuttle for hotels and airports.
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Accelerated fuel consumption is not important for customers of this car
According to official information, the new car will be offered with two hybrid powertrains: a 2.4T turbocharged engine with a slightly larger displacement 2.5-liter and an E-4 four-wheel drive version.
Although no specific parameters have been announced, LM's customers will not care about power output and acceleration.
However, Lexus is committed to improvements in suppressing road noise.
Engineers used a structural adhesive on the upper part of the body and the floor, which helped reduce annoying vibrations.
At the same time, for the first time, Lexus uses AVS suspension with sensitive piston valves, which can reduce shock and vibration at any speed, even if the road surface is very bumpy, it can defuse.
For this car, the five characteristics given by American car critics are: first, two hybrid systems; Second, the torsional stiffness is increased by 50% compared to the previous model; Third, a spindle-shaped middle net of a new material; Fourth: available in four-, six- and seven-seat configurations; Fifth: In the top-of-the-line luxury four-seater model, a 48-inch widescreen rear display is equipped.
Conclusion
Obviously, the luxurious appearance and extremely luxurious cockpit of this Lexus can meet the needs of domestic tycoons, especially the VIP four-seat version. According to the previous popularity and the sales strategy of dealers, it seems that a price increase is inevitable. But there is a question, why can the car be picked up domestically or at a higher price, but Americans think it is suitable as a shuttle?
This point is actually worth thinking about!