Following up the LX 600 launched in 2022, there’s now a hybrid 700h model, including an Overtrail off-road trim.
It’s been almost three years since Lexus first offered the first brand-new LX flagship in more than a decade. As the automaker continues to bank on hybrids as a crucial part of its future, though, folks have been unable to buy the new version with anything other than a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6. That’s changing in the coming weeks, as the 2025 Lexus LX 700h hybrid made its official debut Thursday.
Fundamentally, you’re looking at the same SUV as before. On the styling front, the 700h looks broadly the same, although Lexus did make this model a few tenths of an inch longer to accommodate the electrified powertrain (namely the battery pack under the rear floor). You still get a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6, but this time it’s packing an electric motor along and battery along for the ride, just like the mainstream Toyota Sequoia. You do get a bit more power here: 457 horsepower, instead of the Sequoia’s 437, with the same 583 lb-ft of torque available. Like the LX 600, the GX 550 and Toyota’s other full-size truck offerings, the LX 700h’s powertrain mates up to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Lexus didn’t specify the exact battery size, but we can take an educated guess that it will be about the same size, if not identical to the 1.87-kWh pack that’s in the Sequoia.
With a new hybrid option in the cards, you’d imagine the 2025 Lexus LX 700h gets substantially better fuel economy, right? Technically, it is better than the LX 600, though the estimated fuel economy inches up to 20 mpg combined — 1 mpg better than its LX 600 counterpart. You do get quite a bit more grunt, however, as the standard LX 600 produces 409 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.
Like the LX 600, the 2025 Lexus LX 700h can tow up to a maximum of 8,000 pounds.
The LX 700h gets both front and rear lockers!
Though the automaker’s latest announcement doesn’t share every single technical detail, Lexus did divulge that the LX 700h will come with an off-road focused Overtrail model. To that end, you’ll get fixed running boards as well as chunkier 33-inch all-terrain tires, as well as the LX’s standard kit like Multi-Terrain Monitor, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control and adaptive, variable height suspension. However, the LX 700h Overtrail actually gives you front and rear lockers too. The Overtrail model further adds blacked out appearance touches, a front skid plate and a 2,400-watt AC inverter, as well as all-weather floor mats.
For the time being, at least, it appears the 2025 Lexus LX 700h will be the only LX model with an Overtrail, as you can’t get the off-road spec on the standard LX 600. When you do opt for the Overtrail grade on the hybrid version, you can get it in either a two- or three-row configuration.
Other 2025 Lexus LX 700h details
While the Overtrail trim may be unique to the LX 700h for the time being, there are obviously more street-focused options available, if you’d prefer to go that route. The F Sport Handling model is one alternative, with bespoke 22-inch wheels, a mesh-style spindle grille and a Torsen limited-slip rear differential. The adaptive variable suspension also gets unique tuning from the Overtrail and other LX 700h grades.
All 2025 Lexus LX models get Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard equipment, as well as a 12.3-inch infotainment system with a lower 7-inch display. A head-up display is now standard, while you can get a 25-speaker Mark Levinson sound system as an option. One feature that’s unique to the LX 700h is Advanced Park with Remote Park — a feature that helps out either getting into or maneuvering out of perpendicular or parallel parking spots.
For 2025, the Lexus LX will get seven color options, including a new Earth hue. Most of last year’s colors are still available including Eminent White Pearl, Atomic Silver, Manganese Luster, Nori Green Pearl, Caviar and Ultra White, although Black Onyx has been discontinued.
Pricing for the new LX 700h is not available yet, but Lexus did mention this model will go on sale in early 2025. The current (2024) LX 600 starts at $93,915 and tops out at $134,490. I’d expect the hybrid 700h to start at least a bit higher (think around $100,000), with the Overtrail model possibly running closer to the $150,000 mark. Again, those are speculative, but we’ll make sure to post a specific pricing update when that information is available.
