2025 marks the Lexus LX’s thirtieth yr on sale, in case you can imagine it, and the fourth technology of the Land Cruiser–based mostly SUV is getting a number of updates for its third mannequin yr. Lexus is now providing the LX with the mannequin’s first hybrid powertrain, together with a brand new Overtrail trim geared toward critical off-roaders.
Since the present LX debuted for 2022, it has solely been supplied in LX 600 guise that makes use of Toyota’s twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 within the U.S., a motor shared with a number of different fashions just like the Lexus LS and GX and the Toyota Sequoia and Tundra. The brand new hybrid mannequin is known as the LX 700h, and it stuffs an electrical motor between that very same engine and 10-speed automated, with a nickel-metal hydride battery within the rear ground. Lexus doesn’t give a spec breakdown, however the LX 700h has a complete of 457 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque, 48 hp and 104 lb-ft greater than the LX 600. Towing capability stays 8,000 kilos.
The hybrid isn’t actually in regards to the effectivity, as Lexus says the LX 700h will obtain an estimated 20 mpg mixed, only one mpg higher than the LX 600. Its functionality is extra essential — the hybrid LX is the primary Lexus that has electrical motor–pushed energy in low vary, providing “exact throttle management” in varied off-road terrains by means of the totally different Multi-Terrain Choose modes. It’s additionally the primary Lexus hybrid to have each an alternator and a starter, so if the hybrid system turns into inoperative you’re nonetheless in a position to begin up the engine and energy the 12-volt battery to drive underneath gas-only energy. Because the battery sits underneath the cargo ground in two-row variations or underneath the rearmost seats in third-row variations, the spare tire was repositioned and the cargo space has a fold-flat shelf system.
Accessible just for the LX 700h is a brand new Overtrail trim, the model’s identify for off-road variants that first debuted with the brand new GX. It appears plain cool from the skin because of obtainable beige paint (referred to as Earth), a entrance skid plate, a matte gray grille, quite a few black exterior accents, roof rails, bigger fender flare trim and 18-inch wheels carrying 33-inch all-terrain tires. The inside will get Black or Stone Brown leather-based with contrasting Stone Brown stitching and black open pore wooden, and the Overtrail is offered with both two or three rows of seats. To additional its precise functionality, the Overtrail additionally will get electronically locking entrance and rear differentials on prime of the already commonplace Torsen limited-slip heart locking diff.
Each 2025 LX now will get energetic peak management for its adaptive suspension, a head-up show and USB-C ports within the rear. The hybrid has a 2400-W waterproof AC inverter within the heart console, together with a fridge field and handbook rear sunshades. For those who get the non-compulsory semi-aniline leather-based your LX can have 5 totally different therapeutic massage choices, and the shifter has been redesigned. Additionally now commonplace on each LX is Lexus Security System+ 3.0 that has some upgraded options, and the hybrid positive aspects a distant parking system.
Lexus dropped the bottom LX trim from the lineup, now providing the mannequin in Premium, Luxurious, four-seat Extremely Luxurious and F Sport Dealing with guises, together with the hybrid-only Overtrail — Lexus hasn’t disclosed if the hybrid will likely be supplied in all those self same trims, although it appears probably. Pricing has but to be introduced, however the 2025 LX ought to carry a slight premium over final yr’s mannequin, with the LX 700h costing not less than a number of thousand greater than the gas-only LX 600.
