2025 LEXUS LX 700H IS ANNOUNCED // IS THE NEW LUXURY HYBRID SUV WORTH THE WAIT?

EV Channels Review

The 2025 Lexus LX 700h finally brings electrification to the flagship SUV, adopting the familiar "iForce Max" hybrid powertrain from the Tundra and Sequoia. While the reviewer expresses relief that Lexus is offering a hybrid option after a three-year wait since the LX's redesign, there's a palpable sense of disappointment that it doesn't offer more differentiation from its Toyota counterparts. Key points include the expected power output being slightly higher than the Tundra/Sequoia, the battery's waterproofing and fail-safe mechanisms, and the standard full-time 4x4 system. The new "OVERTRAIL" model is highlighted for its off-road enhancements, including an optional rear-locking differential. However, the reviewer questions the lack of a plug-in hybrid option and the relatively minor upgrades over existing Toyota models, suggesting Lexus could have made the LX 700h more special. Despite these reservations, the reviewer concludes that the hybrid LX is likely the one to get, especially given the current market demand for hybrids, though pricing remains unconfirmed.