Lexus LM Review & Prices

The Lexus LM might as well be a joint venture between Lexus and the World Wide Fund for Nature. You see, while most car makers have put the MPV on the endangered species list, Lexus has decided to build a people carrier for the first time.

If MPVs are rare these days, MPVs with premium badges are even tougher to spot in the wild. There’s the new LM, the Mercedes EQV and V-Class and, well, that’s about it.

Lexus hasn’t been shy in pricing the LM, with a starting point of £89,995. Prices rise to £112,995 for the range-topping Takumi. It’s not cheap, so you’ll want to keep an eye on the carwow saving…

The Lexus LM backs up its bold pricing with a long list of standard equipment, though. The regular version has a 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera system, and artificial leather upholstery. There’s also a 14.0-inch drop-down rear monitor to keep passengers entertained, and a 21-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound stereo.

If 21 speakers aren’t enough, upgrading to Takumi spec adds two more. Other upgrades include a whopping 48.0-inch widescreen monitor upgrade, a fridge for keeping your champagne cold, and a centre partition between the front and rear cabin with dimmable glass.

That last item of equipment tells you a lot about the LM. This isn’t an MPV for taking the kids to school, the LM is for VIPs to waft around in luxury and comfort while someone else takes care of the driving.

For extra space and comfort, the Takumi comes as standard with just four seats. The armchair-like rear seats give celebs and captains of industry space to stretch out, whether working or relaxing. They even fold flat for power naps between meetings. Takumi buyers can choose to keep the standard car’s seven seats if preferred.

Every LM is powered by the same 2.5-litre hybrid with 247bhp. The entry-level model is front-wheel drive, all others send power to all four wheels. The 4x4 models reach 62mph from a standstill in 8.7 seconds, which is brisk rather than quick, but performance isn’t really what this car is all about. Space and luxury are the LM’s forte.

We’ll update this review when we’ve had the chance to play chauffeur and relax in the back of the LM. For now, check out the latest prices available on carwow’s Lexus LM deals page. You can also browse used Lexus models from our network of trusted dealers, and if you need to sell your current car, carwow can help with that, too.