Lexus occupies an interesting space in the luxury car market. It doesn’t have the same prestige as the German brands, thanks mostly to its Toyota origins. But those same origins make Lexus uniquely appealing to a certain type of buyer,

The significantly updated 2025 Lexus LX slides into the large premium SUV segment with all the interior panache, fit and finish, and solidity you would expect of the most expensive Lexus SUV in the lineup. With the added active safety features and the new adventurous Overtrail off-roader, Lexus hits several additional sweet notes.

For 2025, the Lexus LX has gone gas-electric with a new hybrid powertrain. Brand leaders now call it the flagship vehicle, and at $141,350 the LX 700h Ultra Luxury edition more than earns that merit badge.

The Lexus LX has been the brand’s go-anywhere SUV flagship for years, and most recently came in for a new generation back in 2022.There’s just been one thing missing, something Lexus (and Toyota) are renowned for: a hybrid powertrain.

Despite having more power than its non-hybrid counterpart, the LX 700h achieves better fuel economy figures, if only slightly. You can expect to see 19/22/20 mpg city/highway/combined, which is a modest improvement over the LX 600 at 17/22/19. The hybrid powertrain is a performance option, not a fuel-saving one.

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Lexus LX 700h offers up substantial power and unexpected agility. But does its off-road pedigree match its opulent interior?