The Lexus LM is a luxury minivan designed first and foremost for chauffeured passengers. Based on the Toyota Alphard, which is enormously popular as an executive vehicle in Japan, China and Southeast Asia, the LM launched in 2019 and returned in a second generation in 2023 for a wider range of markets. Its most famous version is a four-seat layout with two reclining rear seats, a 48-inch screen and a partition separating passengers from the driver — a private lounge on wheels.

At a glance
First generation 2019 (Asia)
Second generation 2023, sold in more markets
Based on Toyota Alphard
Powertrain Hybrid
Layouts Four-seat Ultra Luxury; six- or seven-seat versions
LM stands for “Luxury Mover”

Why a minivan?

In Asia, the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire became status symbols among executives and celebrities because they offer something sedans cannot: tall doors, a flat floor, room to stand partly upright and huge legroom. Sliding doors make it easy to get in and out in tight spaces. Lexus took the concept upmarket.

The four-seat layout

The top configuration seats two passengers in the rear in reclining, heated, ventilated and massaging seats with calf rests, in front of a partition that includes a 48-inch widescreen display, refrigerator and storage. The partition glass can turn opaque for privacy, and the rear compartment has its own climate control, ambient lighting and premium audio.

Ride comfort

Lexus tuned the LM’s suspension and seats specifically to reduce head movement for rear passengers — a design priority that reflects its chauffeur-first mission.

Minivans vs SUVs in chauffeured service

In the U.S., chauffeured fleets rely on full-size SUVs and vans like the Sprinter rather than luxury minivans. SUVs offer all-weather capability and presence; minivans offer easier access and flat floors. For the U.S. market, our Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fill similar roles. Read about the European equivalent in the Mercedes V-Class.