Luxury on the Move: Discover the All-New Lexus Mover

At Auto Shanghai 2023, Lexus unveiled the all-new Lexus LM, the second generation of the luxury MPV.

Launching in over 60 countries worldwide, the LM aims to cater to the growing and diversified global luxury market. The vehicle has been completely redesigned, with a focus on creating a comfortable and functional interior space for all passengers.

Lexus has always sought to provide customers with new value propositions through progressive design and technology. The first-generation LM was launched in 2020 in response to customer aspirations for chauffeur-driven MPVs in China and other parts of Asia.

The new LM has been designed to provide an interior space and dynamic experience where all passengers can feel at ease.

To achieve this, the engineering and design team has focused on core ride comfort and functionality. The driver can enjoy direct and precise maneuverability, while the rear-seat passengers are free from unwanted noise and vibrations.

The exterior design reflects the Lexus design language and projects an elegant presence and aerodynamic form. The interior offers meticulously crafted seats and trim alongside a variety of features and technology to make the most of passengers’ travel time.

The LM’s development focused on ride quality worthy of a flagship MPV. By design, an MPV has large aperture sliding doors, and securing body rigidity within this framework was paramount.

Overall, torsional rigidity is 50% higher than that of the current model, an achievement made through elements such as braces on the radiator support and rear underfloor, a straight rocker structure, and quarter pillar reinforcement. Structural adhesive used for the upper body and floor also helps to reduce vibration.

Passenger body movements were thoroughly analyzed to ensure a naturally relaxed state for both body and mind. The front seats optimize surface pressure distribution on the seat cushion to hold the body, regardless of the amount of G-force during turning.

The goal is to achieve seating comfort that reduces fatigue and an environment that allows the driver to have a dialogue with the car. For the second-row seats, two types of shock-absorbing materials with different characteristics were used to gently envelop and support the passengers, from vehicle standstill to when the vehicle is in motion.

For the first time, the LM features “AVS Suspension with Frequency-Sensitive Piston Valve,” which combines an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) actuator and a frequency-sensitive piston valve in the shock absorber. The system provides excellent ride quality regardless of speed, by meticulously dampening and reducing vibration over a wide range of frequencies.

To create a natural and comfortable sense of quietness, noise frequency bandwidths and noise sources were analyzed, resulting in a 3-step approach to noise reduction: reducing generated noise (source noise), preventing noise from entering the vehicle (sound insulation), and reducing noise inside the vehicle (sound absorption).

Source noise reduction focused mainly on road noise and wind noise. The engine, one of the primary sources of noise and vibration, and the related mounts, which amplify the vibration, received thorough tuning.

Also, cabin noise was greatly reduced by placing carefully calculated amounts and thicknesses of sound-absorbing, sound-insulating, and vibration-damping materials in appropriate places throughout the vehicle.

The LM’s exterior design reflects the Lexus design language, with an emphasis on proportions that reflect functional purity and dynamic performance. The front design further evolves the Spindle Body, the identity of Lexus. By applying the exterior color to the grille, the strong extruded spindle shape is expressed as a seamless integral part of the body.

To allow passengers to return to being their true selves, the interior incorporates exquisite craftsmanship based on a human-centered approach. The aim was to create a relaxing, lounge-like environment by taking advantage of the generous interior height of the vehicle and offer an airy, comfortable space.

In conclusion, the all-new Lexus LM offers a luxurious and comfortable ride for all passenger.