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. The hybrid system’s electric motor is mounted between a 10-speed transmission and a V6 3.5-litre twin-turbo engine.
Unlike previous Lexus models with a parallel hybrid setup, the LX 700h gets a motor and a starter. These are crucial features 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, which automatically adjusts the ride height.
Lexus has designed a water-resistant body to protect the hybrid system’s battery and retain its off-road capabilities.
By enhancing its core fundamentals, including the engine model, Lexus has further refined its distinctive Lexus Driving Signature. Engineers spent a reasonable amount of time developing the car in a way that guarantees that it reacts instantly to driver inputs in a further refined way. At the same time, the vehicle has been upgraded with the latest Lexus Safety System + (LSS+) for enhanced safety and peace of mind.
For the first time in a Lexus off-roader, the LX 700h gets what the company called Electro-Shiftmatic to ensure a balance of a pleasant tactile feel and excellent ease of use.
The Overtrail trim, featuring specialized equipment and unique interior and exterior colours inspired by the LEXUS OVERTRAIL PROJECT, will be offered only on the LX 700h 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.
