2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury: Review

Hey hoon-i-fam, it’s been a while, I know. Dealing with life and all its myriad joys and difficulties. But I’m going to try and get back on the wagon. It was back in May when I had the opportunity to drive the 2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury trim. During my week, I tackled daily driver duties and safely got us to a long weekend at a 12U hockey tournament. Jeff just reviewed the cool new LX 700h Overtrail, so here’s something a little different.

2025 Lexus LX 700h Overview

For the 2025 model year, the 700h lineup offers a range of trim levels. It’s essentially luxurious, more luxurious, somewhat sporty on the road, and somewhat sporty off-road.

Pricing starts at around $116,000, while our tester added a couple of extras. Please review the details below, but out the door you’re at around $121,000.

Let’s get into some details about the LX700h Luxury and see if it’s worth that price!

2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury Inside & Out

The 2025 model year marks the third model year of the 4th-generation LX (J310). The LX 700h boasts a bold, boxy presence characteristic of the LX family. The latest gen features a more streamlined, sculpted grille and lighting design compared to earlier LX models. Obviously, the bold Lexus grille still dominates the front end, but the integration of the slim LED lighting and intakes on either side of the grille helps soften the effect.

The LX 700h feels large, and you’ll get a sense of the proportions when you walk up to the driver’s door. It boasts a high ride height and wide track, along with decent ground clearance, providing a touch of off-road capability. Atomic Silver isn’t my favorite color, but it’s not bad.

Somehow, the LX700h manages to feel truck-like on the inside, with big, chunky buttons, but also remains incredibly comfortable. The Luxury trim features fantastic semi-aniline leather seats and open-pore wood trim, creating a quiet, upscale cabin atmosphere. Of course, you get heated and ventilated seats up front, along with a delightful massage feature. Though, I did make a note that, since there was not a physical button to turn on the seat massagers, it took a few clicks through the menu system to activate. Swoon!

The Luxury trim features a premium 25-speaker Mark Levinson Reference surround system and two 12.3-inch touchscreens. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow seamless device syncing. The Luxury package features a variety of soft-touch surfaces, layered ambient lighting, power sun and side shades, ample storage, and premium switchgear with metal and leather accents. Lexus also provides wireless charging and multiple USB and 12V outlets for road trip power.

Naturally, all this size means there is plenty of passenger space. Expect 36.6 inches of legroom in the second row and a comfortable 31.1 inches in the third row. This allows for seating seven, but the third row might be a bit cramped for adults on a long trip. Since we had a large hockey bag, we decided to keep it folded for the weekend.

Regarding cargo, there’s a configurable shelf behind the third row. It supports approximately 175 pounds of gear. As for overall cubic inches, dropping the third row yields approximately 44 cu ft of space. With both rear rows folded, expect around 64 cu ft. So, a fairly substantial amount of space for family, friends, and baggage (physical or emotional).

2025 Lexus LX 700h Luxury On the Road

Under the hood, the 2025 LX 700h features a twin-turbo V6 paired with a hybrid electric system producing about 457 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque combined, with EPA combined fuel economy around 20 mpg (around 19 city / 22 highway).

It’s clear that out on the highway, the LX is meant for calm, comfortable cruising. The adaptive suspension provided an impressive ride over uneven surfaces, including those found on Pennsylvania roads. Steering is direct but generally insulated from what’s happening below the vehicle.

The hybrid motor provides impressive low-end torque, offering immediate response off the line and smooth passing acceleration. Interestingly, the 700h isn’t much more fuel-efficient than the non-hybrid, but it delivers significantly more power, which is a great trade-off in my book!

Summary

I really enjoyed being nestled in the LX 700h, and for a $120,000 MSRP, that’s exactly what you should expect. The older LX models often fell a little short on luxury, sacrificing it for ruggedness, which is contrary to how most LX drivers typically use the vehicle. This one is quite spectacular, although perhaps not entirely accessible to the average buyer.