Review by Veeno Dewan,
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h is the Japanese luxury brand’s flagship SUV. Based on the new Toyota Land Cruiser, the LX 700h is hybrid electric powered with creditable off-road performance. The LX 700h gets by with a twin-turbocharged 3.4L V6 engine, an electric motor, and a 1.87 kWh 288 V nickel-metal hydride battery combination producing 457 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed direct shift automatic transmission is mated to an All-Wheel Drive system.
Although designated as an effortless classy road cruiser, the LX 700h also has decent off-roading ability with equipment such as All-Wheel Drive, a Torsen limited-slip locking center differential, active height control, adaptive variable suspension, multi-terrain selects (4Hi and 4Lo), multi-terrain monitor, crawl control, and downhill assist control. The Overtrail+ version features all-terrain equipment, including front and rear locking differentials, 33-inch all-terrain Toyo tires mounted on 18-inch wheels, a front skid plate, and 8 inches of ground clearance.
The LX700h arrives superbly equipped in the Overtrail+trim as standard, with a two-row version priced at $136,059 and a three-row version priced at $138,154. The Overtrail+ package offers superb-looking black or Stone Brown semi-aniline leather on the seats and door panels with raised contrast stitching and fabulous-looking black open-pore wood accents on the center console and door panels.
Standard equipment includes the Lexus Interface multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, six USB charging ports, a shift-by-wire system, front massage seats, heated and ventilated front- and second-row seats, illuminated scuff plates, a digital display rear view mirror, and more. Driver aids include an Advance Park system. Traffic jam assist, front cross-traffic alert, and lane change assist
The super-premium model, priced at $171,125, is the LX 700h Executive VIP, which seats only four occupants in first-class limousine-like luxury. Replete with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, 25-speaker audiophile-quality Mark Levinson audio system, front massage seats, and much more, it is like a private club on wheels.
The front cabin has three standard digital displays: an 8.0-inch screen for the gauge cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and a 7.0-inch screen for climate and vehicle controls. Fit, finish, the standard of the materials design, and cabin ambiance are right up with normal high Lexus levels.
The four-seat Executive VIP trim adds 22-inch alloy wheels, a heated and leather-wrapped wood steering wheel, a digital display rear view mirror, easy-close doors and liftgate, and an illuminated entry system. Extra luxury equipment includes Lexus courtesy logo illumination, a cool box, a rear seat entertainment system with a seven-inch screen, and wireless Bluetooth headphones with a transmitter. Other goodies include two extra USB charging ports, heated and ventilated front-row and second-row seats, front and rear massage seats, rear climate control and climate screen, rear-seat wireless charging docks for personal electronics, wood door trim, head-up display, digital key, advanced park, and far too much to list.
On the road, the LX700h handles well considering its size, although it is not as sporty as you would think. Also, the high profile makes it sometimes wallow and drown in some driving conditions. Still, the hybrid powertrain delivers torque nicely, and I like the smooth, seamless driving sensation. The Overtrail version delivers solid all-terrain performance with the big tire setup, a well-sorted suspension, locking diffs, and good axle articulation. Low-range gearing, off-road driving modes, surround-view cameras, and trail speed control technology will be appreciated for off-roading. The high points are the bulletproof powertrain and decent off-road capability. The specifications are high, and the typical Lexus luxury touches are carried out very well. You won’t be disappointed if you need a roomy, competent SUV with excellent all-terrain performance. Yes, it is expensive, but let’s not forget the famed Lexus’s reliability and build quality. Highly recommended for discerning buyers everywhere.
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h is priced from $$115,350 – $ 171,128.
