Super fun news coming in from Lexus today -- https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...-road-ability/

2025 LX is adding two big features

The LX 700h, which is essentially the Sequoia powertrain in the LX --

• twin-turbo V6 plus an electric motor in the transmission bellhousing
• 457 horsepower
• 583 lb.-ft. of torque
• EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG
• LX 600 still exists, same 409 horsepower & 479 lb.-ft. of torque
• F Sport Handling, Ultra Luxury, Luxury, and Premium grades are continuing
• F Sport Handling is available in both the 600 and 700h.

Also, Lexus is adding Overtrail exclusively to the LX 700h, which adds --

• Front and rear locking differentials
• a 2,400W AC inverter
• off-road all-weather floor liners
• 33-inch All-Terrain tires and 18-inch wheels
• a front skid plate
• matte gray grille
• black door handles
• dark gray roof rails
• dark chrome-finished window trim and bumper trim
• black overfenders

The LX 600 and LX 700h will go on sale at the beginning of 2025 and pricing will be made available at a later date.

 

Beat you by 4 minutes Let me move stuff over and close the other thread

 

LX-First Hybrid Powertrain
Powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery, the LX 700h offers a responsive and highly capable twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission (same as the LX 600). The hybrid system produces 457 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft. of torque, and an improved EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG (specs are tentative). The twin turbochargers deliver steady and consistent acceleration to easily control power delivery in both on and off-road scenarios. The battery is located under the luggage compartment for two-row configurations, and beneath the third-row seat for three-row configurations.

This is the first Lexus hybrid system to feature both an alternator and a starter as standard components, a departure from previous hybrid models for the brand. In the event the hybrid system is inoperative, the starter enables independent engine ignition, while the alternator powers the 12V auxiliary battery, allowing the vehicle to continue driving using only the engine.

In off-road conditions, the vehicle expands its capabilities beyond high range by adding motor-driven power to the low range for the first time in a Lexus. This feature, in conjunction with the various modes of Multi-Terrain Select, enables motor-only driving in scenarios requiring precise throttle control, such as rocky paths, dirt roads, and deep snow, helping to achieve exceptional off-road performance and ease of handling.

Water fording capability equivalent to that of traditional engine vehicles

The vehicle features a waterproof structure that encases the hybrid main battery, located in the rear floor, within a waterproof tray divided into upper and lower sections. This design effectively prevents water ingress during deep water crossings, ensuring a fording capability of 700 mm, comparable to that of conventional engine vehicles. In the unlikely event that water does enter the tray, a water sensor positioned inside will detect it and alert the driver through a meter display.

Uncompromising Performance
Lexus’ flagship SUV has been known for its compelling blend of luxury, power, and rugged capability—the 2025 LX models continue that legacy.

Critical for off-road activities, the Torsen® limited-slip locking center differential is standard on all LX models, evenly splitting the engine’s power 50:50 to help provide exceptional control in low grip situations and help prevent excess wheel spin. When accelerating during a turn, the differential optimally distributes the driving force according to the load on the rear left and right wheels to achieve controlled performance. In straight-line driving, it responds well to changes in road conditions, contributing to overall vehicle stability.

On the LX 700h, the Overtrail grade adds an electronically controlled front and rear locking differential, which enables the driver to lock as needed to improve the vehicle’s wheel stability and traction over rough terrain.

 

Ha, whooops, I checked before starting, but took too long uploading my photos.

 

Photos > Timing!

 

People will buy way more regular engine LXs than this… guarantee it.

Wow it’s a hybrid now, let me go bust out the champagne.

 

1 mpg difference!

 

Lol right…

How many hybrid LCs have they sold? 40?

 

yeah, can it really be only 1?!?!?

 

looking back on it now, if i could have found an lc500h, i would have bought one instead of the lc500. love my lc500 though!

 

1 mpg better, yes, but...

An additional 48 hp and 104 lb-ft of torque. I would take lesser mileage to get that, but in this case you get more power without the mpg hit.

 

It wouldn't surprise me if the split between the two engines is similar to the Tundra. Having driven both the normal engine and the hybrid version in the Tundra, this is a very significant upgrade.

 

Heard back from Lexus. The F Sport Handling will be available on the LX 600 and 700h.

 

Debatable. I don’t want batteries powering any of my vehicles. I don’t want to drive a hybrid.

The stock LX600 numbers are plenty. They’re more than my V8 and I wouldn’t trade that engine for the world.

We’ll see but I bet these don’t sell very well. I feel like LX is doing terrible anyway considering there are 200LXs at every corner here yet I see a new one MAYBE once a month. They have them at the dealer…. Maybe people around here don’t like it either. And I know, one city doesn’t serve as a gauge for the entire country… but yeah. Nobody is buying these around here.

 

Have you ever driven an LC500h? I bet after driving it you wouldn't have.