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

We spent some time in the Lexus LX 700h Overtrail on- and off-road to bring you all the details of this luxury SUV.

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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.

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,

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.

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 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.”

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.

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.