The biggest Lexus just earned more refinement, power, and off-road capability. Announced this week, the Lexus LX 700h adds a 457-horsepower hybrid system to the luxurious beast, making it the automaker’s 12th electrified option.
And a new Overtrail grade targets overlanders with features like a trio of locking differentials. Here’s what we know about the 2025 Lexus LX 700h.
2025 Lexus LX: Hybrid, Big Torque

With 409 horsepower from a 3.4L twin-turbo V6, the latest-generation Lexus LX wasn’t exactly lagging on power versus the old V8 it replaced. But what seemed missing from the model was hybrid power. That engine and motor system has proven smoother, quieter, and more fuel-efficient, making it the signature of Lexus and Toyota in the last decade.
That all changed with the Lexus LX 700h. The big number in the name means big everything, starting with hybrid motors added to the twin-turbo V6. That results in 457 horses with a stump-pulling 583 pound-feet of torque.
It uses a 10-speed automatic transmission; while most Toyota and Lexus hybrids use only an electric motor to drive the rear tires, this one uses a real driveshaft and rear axle. Like the system used on Toyota pickups, this stands as a real 4×4 beast. Just like the gas version, it can tow up to 8,000 pounds.
Lexus expects it to deliver 20 mpg combined. That’s not a big improvement over the 19 mpg combined the gas model offers, but actual performance will depend on your drive and driving habits.
Three Lockers for Overtrail Hybrid
