Five Things To Know About the First-Ever Lexus LX 700h
01/24/2025
Lexus
When the Lexus LX made its debut 30 years ago, it was a force to be reckoned with. That fierce reputation remains for the 2025 model year. For three decades the vehicle has been a product that guests consistently turn to for its refined style, laudable comfort and dynamic off-road performance.
The newest iteration of the luxurious SUV lives up to that legacy with enhancements and improvements that further strengthen its rich foundation, including the first-ever LX 700h. With a hybrid powertrain now available within the LX lineup and availability in five grades (Premium, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury and Overtrail), the LX caters to a variety of customer preferences.
From offering a hybrid powertrain to 8,000-lb towing capacity, there are new bells and whistles that will impress.
Here are five things to know about the first-ever 2025 Lexus LX 700h:
A First of Its Kind
With Lexus' carbon-reduction efforts, the LX 700h is the latest hybrid offering to join the electrification lineup of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. The new addition brings the brand to 12 electrified options from Lexus guests to choose from.
Adding a hybrid powertrain to the model allows Lexus to continue to meet the needs of its customers. Whether their journeys include off-roading or exploring a new adventure, guests will find the LX 700h equipped with impressive performance, thoughtful design and human-centered technology that will help them reach their destinations with ease.
What's more, unlike Lexus' other hybrid models, the hybrid system on the 2025 Lexus LX 700h includes both an alternator and a starter.
The starter enables an independent engine ignition in the event the hybrid system is inoperable, while an alternator powers the 12V auxiliary battery, allowing the vehicle to continue driving using only the engine.
Power Delivery
With a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine and a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission (same as the LX 600), the LX 700h is powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery. This gives customers the agility they need to get to their next destination.
The hybrid system produces 457 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft. of torque, and has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 20 mpg. Both on- and off-road are controlled by the twin turbochargers' steady and consistent acceleration.
Off-Road Prowess
Tough terrain is no match for the LX 700h.
It's equipped to handle a myriad of off-road conditions. The vehicle expands capabilities beyond high range by adding motor-driven power to the low range.
With the driver-selectable modes of the Multi-Terrain Select system, motor-only driving is possible in situations requiring precise throttle control, such as rocky paths, dirt roads and deep snow. This helps enhance off-road performance and handling.