Lexus' flagship SUV combines luxury with genuine off-road talent, with a standard hybrid drivetrain paired to a body-on-frame. We hit the mud to test it out.

“The LX 700h is about dual personality, highly capable on-road and off, and a nice, comfortable feel with massaging seats,” said Hollingsworth. “Then off-road you’re still going to have that comfortable ride. It’s one of few vehicles in the segment that can take you to that level off-road and still have the luxury.”

If you're in the market for a nicer hybrid large SUV than the Toyota brand's Sequoia, the Lexus LX 700h should be on your shortlist

For 2025, the Lexus LX has gone gas-electric with a new hybrid powertrain. Brand leaders now call it the flagship vehicle, and at $141,350 the LX 700h Ultra Luxury edition more than earns that merit badge.

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The latest iteration of the LX arrived in the U.S. for the 2022 model year. The LX 600 grade features a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6, making 409 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic gearbox hooks up to a full-time four-wheel drive system.

The Lexus LX is turning 30 this year. Remember, it arrived in Canada before the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator as the Japanese luxury brand’s first SUV. While not as popular as some of its flashier rivals,

Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2025 Lexus LX 700h, which marks a turning point for the luxury SUV with the arrival of an electrified variant.

Lexus has revealed pricing and performance specifications for the 2025 LX 700h. The $115,350 luxury SUV has a hybridized V6 with 457 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. The LX 600 remains available, but a trimmed lineup has sent prices soaring.

The significantly updated 2025 Lexus LX slides into the large premium SUV segment with all the interior panache, fit and finish, and solidity you would expect of the most expensive Lexus SUV in the lineup. With the added active safety features and the new adventurous Overtrail off-roader, Lexus hits several additional sweet notes.

The Lexus LX gets its long-awaited hybrid powertrain for 2025, along with cabin tweaks and a rugged Overtrail trim. It's still a bit small for a full-size luxury SUV, but it offers a blend of durability,