The 2025 Lexus LX enters the SUV market with updated features, such as the added 700h hybrid system and improvements to its chassis. Some SUVs focus more on luxury and others on technology features. However, the new Lexus LX is a hybrid SUV that offers the best of both worlds. Like its GX sibling, The new Lexus LX has added off-road capabilities in 2025 with the Overtrail Edition, which adds features like a waterproof battery pack and an AC inverter.Â
If you’re in the market for a premium SUV with cutting-edge hybrid tech and rugged off-road features, the Lexus LX 700h should be on your list. For the 2025 model year, the Lexus LX competes with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The 2025 Lexus LX brings chassis refinements and additional off-road capabilities to stay ahead of the pack.Â
Hybrid Powertrain and Performance
The Lexus LX 700h is powered by a peppy twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine, a motor generator, and a 10-speed automatic gearbox. This hybrid setup produces 437 horsepower and 790 Nm (583 lb-ft) of torque. If this setup sounds familiar, it’s because it is. The new Lexus LX has the same powertrain setup as the new Toyota Tundra iFORCE MAX. This means you should expect a superior performance in urban and off-road settings.
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2025 Lexus LX 700h Specs And Dimensions
The new Lexus LX 700h measures 200.79 inches (5,100 mm) in length, and 78.35 inches (1,990 mm) in width, with a 74.65-inch (1,895 mm) height.Â
The 2025 LX 700h has a 112.20-inch (2,850 mm) wheelbase, which contributes to the hybrid SUV’s expansive interior space.
The New Lexus LX Has Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
The added weight of the hybrid system in the 2025 Lexus LX brings the vehicle’s total weight to 2,780 kg (6,131 lb)—an increase of 120 kg over its non-hybrid sibling, the Lexus LX 600.
Aside from the hybrid setup, the 2025 LX 700h offers an alternator, starter, and full-time four-wheel drive system. Even if the hybrid system fails, key off-road features such as Active Height Control and Active Traction Control will remain functional. This way, the LX 700h retains its off-road prowess, wherever you are. In addition to the off-road capabilities, the Lexus LX 700h has a V6, and a waterproof battery.Â
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Chassis and Ride Refinements
For better off-road riding, the new 2025 Lexus LX features an updated GA-F architecture platform, which has been fine-tuned with redesigned cab mount cushions to reduce vibrations. It also has enhancements to the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system to improve ride quality, which you will prefer during your off-road adventures.
The Chassis refinements to the 2025 Lexus LX also include updates to the instrument panel, additional brackets, and reinforced engine mounts. These features improve the steering responsiveness.
Additional Off-Road Capability With 700h And Overtrail Edition
One of the most appealing features of the 2025 Lexus LX 700h is its unrivaled off-road capability. Designed to tackle the toughest terrains, the 700h offers a 700 mm (27.6-inch) wading depth. As mentioned, the 700h has a waterproof battery pack and AC inverter. All things considered, the hybrid-powered 700h will handle driving through rivers or rocky landscapes.
Those seeking an even more off-road-focused experience should opt for the Overtrail Edition, which is the best off-road trim in the 2025 Lexus LX lineup. Its design is inspired by the rugged design of its GX and NX siblings. The Overtrail Edition exterior features matte gray aluminum wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, and blacked-out trim. Unlike the rest of the models in the lineup, the Overtrail model comes with an exclusive Moon Desert exterior paint. In addition to the standard center differential lock, the Overtrail has front and rear differential locks, making it the perfect choice for serious off-road enthusiasts.
Luxe Interiors and Tech Upgrades
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h continues Lexus’s tradition of luxury with a host of high-tech and comfort features. The interior of all the Lexus LX variants has a revamped 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. It also has an upgraded wireless charging pad for faster charging.Â
Most Lexus LX buyers will love the VIP and Executive trims, which offer refresh seats with five massage programs.
2025 Lexus LX Safety
For 2025, Lexus also enhanced the LX’s Safety System +. The safety suite now boasts even more advanced driver-assist features. That’s on top of the already available automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, among many more.
Lexus LX Availability
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h will launch in phases, with availability starting in late 2024. North American buyers can expect the vehicle to debut in the coming months.
