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The Lexus LM isn't exactly a grocery getter

The LM is an executive limousine that just so happens to be a minivan.

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Lexus this week introduced the new LM at the Shanghai Motor Show.      

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The LM is about as wildly styled as a minivan can be.  

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The traditional Lexus window flourish is smack dab between the front door and the sliding door, and the whole side of the thing carries some intricate sculpting.      

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It's meant for executive transport, as opposed to minivans in the US, which are largely built to spend their days in Target parking lots.       

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Out back, there's a positively massive set of taillights that cover the width of the car.      

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Up front, there's a grille so large it can probably fit another Lexus inside it.  

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The interior gets even crazier.      

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Two configurations are available -- there's a seven-seat configuration spread across three rows of seats, but the real gem is the two-seat executive configuration.     

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The entire rear of the van is dedicated to two damned opulent reclining seats, with a center console between them that allows the passenger to manipulate the climate control, seat controls and infotainment.     

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There's a massive screen on the partition between the first row and the rear.   

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If someone really needs privacy, the little glass bit above the screen can shift from transparent to opaque.

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Kinda makes you wish you were an executive in a country where this is sold, doesn't it?

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