2025 Lexus LX 700h Review: The Ultimate Luxury Land Cruiser

The New 2025 Lexus LX 700h

• 🚀 The 2025 Lexus LX 700h is the most expensive and powerful version of Lexus's flagship luxury SUV, based on the global Toyota Land Cruiser.
• 💡 It features a new twin-turbo hybrid V6 engine, producing 455 horsepower and 585 lb-ft of torque, a significant increase over the LX 600.
• 💰 Starting around $116,000, the LX 700h offers more power and better fuel economy (around 20 MPG combined) than the standard LX 600.

Overtrail Trim and Off-Road Capability

• ⛰️ The new Overtrail trim is an off-road focused package exclusively for the LX 700h.
• 🛠️ It includes all-terrain tires, a skid plate, and triple locking differentials (center, front, and rear), similar to a Mercedes G Wagon.
• 🎯 This setup makes the Overtrail model exceptionally capable off-road, a rarity in the luxury SUV segment.

Interior Design and Technology

• ✨ The interior boasts high-quality materials like fine leather and open-pore wood, creating a luxurious feel.
• 🎛️ However, the center console is a complex array of buttons, screens, and dials, which can be overwhelming despite the high-quality materials.
• ❄️ Notable features include an "auto" setting for heated/cooled seats and steering wheel, and a "Climate Concierge" for a fully automatic climate experience.
• 🗺️ The secondary screen displays useful information like ride height, drive modes, and off-road metrics, while the gauge cluster is highly configurable.
• 📸 A digital rearview mirror uses a camera feed, and a "View" button instantly activates front and top-down camera views for parking and maneuvering.

Seating and Cargo Space

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The second-row seating is spacious with individual climate controls and heated/cooled seats.
• 🔌 Rear passengers have access to USB-C ports, though they are hidden behind a small panel.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 The third row offers decent legroom, four cup holders, individual charge ports, climate vents, and power-adjustable backrests.
• 🎒 The cargo area is notably small behind the third row, but expands significantly when the seats are folded flat.
• 🔌 A household-style power outlet is available in the cargo area for charging larger devices.

Driving Experience and Performance

• 💨 The LX 700h's hybrid powertrain provides excellent acceleration and mid-range power, making it the star of the LX lineup.
• 🛣️ While still body-on-frame and truck-based, Lexus has significantly muted the truck-like feel compared to its predecessor and the Toyota Sequoia.
• 🚗 It's not as smooth or car-like as rivals like the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz GLS, but offers superior toughness and reliability.
• 📈 The vehicle excels in off-road capability and long-term durability, leading to strong resale value, making it ideal for ownership.
• 💯 The 2025 LX 700h scores 59/100 on the DougScore, praised for its exceptional reliability and off-road prowess, despite not matching rivals in comfort or interior space.