Lexus LX 700h Overtrail is a Highly Capable Hybrid SUV
Lexus LX The flagship SUV from the Japanese brand, is available now with a hybrid variant that is also supported by a proper off-road capability.
After nearly three decades in the market, the Lexus LX is finally electrified, with a hybrid system that produces up to 457 horsepower.
While downsizing has plagued many hybrids in recent years, that’s not the case with Lexus, as the hybrid system’s electric motor is mounted between a 10-speed transmission and a V6 3.4-liter twin-turbo engine.
Unlike previous Lexus models with a parallel hybrid setup, the LX 700h gets an motor and a starter. These are crucial features to have in the event of a hybrid system failure, so even when that happens, the full-size Luxury SUV will continue to run solely on the internal combustion engine.
This is possible thanks to a generator that feeds the 12-volt auxiliary battery while the starter provides independent ignition for the engine. Even in such an undesirable scenario, the LX 700h’s low-range mode will continue to operate along with the traction control system and the active height control system in the air suspension that automatically adjusts the ride height.
To retains its off-road capabilities, Lexus has designed a water-resistant body to protect the hybrid system’s battery.
By enhancing the core fundamentals including the engine model, Lexus has further refined its distinctive Lexus Driving Signature. Engineers spent a good amount of time developing the car in a way that guaranties that it reacts instantly to driver inputs in a further refined way, while the vehicle has been upgraded with the latest Lexus Safety System + (LSS+) for enhanced safety and peace of mind.
To insure a balance of a pleasant tactile feel and an excellent ease of use, 700h gets what the company called Electro-Shiftmatic for the first time in a Lexus off-roader.
The Overtrail trim featuring specialized equipment and unique interior and exterior colors inspired by the LEXUS OVERTRAIL PROJECT, will be offered only on the LX700h with two or three rows of seats. The 2025 LX will go on sale in the first or second Quarter of next year, with pricing to be disclosed closer to launch.
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