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On February 24th, Lexus LM officially went on sale. According to the official release, there are only two models, seven-seater 2020 300h elegant version, the manufacturer's suggested retail price is 1.166 million yuan, the 4-seat version 2020 300h imperial version, and the manufacturer's suggested retail price is 1.466 million yuan. The new car is equipped with a hybrid power system composed of 2.5L engine and motor, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.1L per hundred kilometers.

Since the Lexus LM is based on the same platform as Toyota's Elfa and Wilfa, its overall shape and profile are very similar to those of Elfa, and it is also based on the upgrade of Elfa. The front face is the Lexus family's iconic spindle intake grille and a large number of chrome trimming to make the car domineering. The shape of the headlight group on both sides is very sharp, and LED daytime driving lights are added to the inner corner of the eye, giving people a style of Toyota's flagship MPV.

The overall shape of the side is also similar to that of Elfa and will, and the Z-shaped side lines are decorated with chrome plating, further revealing the luxury style. The hub uses dense spoke rims, and the real car looks small. The tail is designed with the same through taillights as the latest Lexus model UX, with a somewhat strange shape.

According to the official announcement, two versions of the interior will be available in black and black and white, of which the seven-seat version will have a 2'2'3 seat layout. The 4-seat layout adopts a partition design, and the back row is designed for the big boss, with a 26-inch display screen, a 14L car refrigerator, a rear touch display screen, a back seat massage and so on.

At present, the official launch of the Lexus LM300h is only one model, which is powered by the same oil-electric hybrid of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine as the Elfa twin engine, which matches the electronically controlled all-wheel drive system. According to officials, the Lexus LM uses a readjusted suspension and swinging valve shock absorbers to improve comfort.

Although the pace of the new Lexus car is a little slow, the product power will not be disappointing, and the product premium is also so high that people are most concerned about whether or how much the Lexus LM will increase its price. According to the sales situation of Toyota Elfa and Lexus, LM price increase sales is also an inevitable trend.

It is understood that at present in the Beijing area, whether it is Lexus 4S stores, or some secondary car dealerships, the supply of Lexus LM cars is very scarce. According to a second-class dealer, "the price of the current car is increased by 620000 yuan, and if the car is picked up in early March, the price will be increased by 600000 yuan." In addition, as there are no existing cars at dealers in Beijing at present, some dealers have offered a "price increase of 880000" to the four Imperial Edition.

Lexus price increase seems to have become a "label" in the industry, Lexus does not seem to reflect the luxury of Lexus. Although consumers oppose the price increase of Lexus, most consumers are still willing to increase the price of Lexus, which can not escape the law of true incense after all. Obviously, "price increase" has become a status symbol of Lexus.

So that in the case of crazy price increases by Lexus, sales can still maintain the trend of growth. According to sales figures, Lexus sold 200521 vehicles in China in 2019, up 25 per cent from a year earlier.

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