With a wheelbase of 112.2 inches and a curb weight between 6200 and 6300 lbs, this is a beastly machine from any angle. The row of ten that Lexus had lined up for us was a menacing bunch. It was like staring down the Spartans from 300, towering over you and ready to pounce at a moment’s notice.

Lexus has made a name for itself by crafting vehicles that marry reliability with sophistication, and the all-new LX 700h builds on that legacy. With this flagship SUV, Lexus dives deeper into the luxury hybrid market,

“The LX 700h is about dual personality, highly capable on-road and off, and a nice, comfortable feel with massaging seats,” said Hollingsworth. “Then off-road you’re still going to have that comfortable ride. It’s one of few vehicles in the segment that can take you to that level off-road and still have the luxury.”

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.

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If you're in the market for a nicer hybrid large SUV than the Toyota brand's Sequoia, the Lexus LX 700h should be on your shortlist

Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2025 Lexus LX 700h, which marks a turning point for the luxury SUV with the arrival of an electrified variant.

The Lexus LX is turning 30 this year. Remember, it arrived in Canada before the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator as the Japanese luxury brand’s first SUV. While not as popular as some of its flashier rivals,

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 customers seeking a paradigm of performance and an adventure-ready SUV, the wait is finally over. The 2025 Lexus LX has arrived with pure power, superior on-road agility, and heightened off-road capability and confidence.

Lexus' flagship SUV goes hybrid for the very first time. The result is a six-figure bug out bag that's also a first-class daily driver.