The 2027 Lexus LX Hybrid is the most expensive version of Lexus's range-topping SUV, sitting above the non-hybrid LX600. This luxury vehicle is sure to attract luxury-seekers, and those shoppers will be pleased by the rich, high-quality interior. The LX700h hybrid comes with a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 engine, which is buttressed by an electric motor that pumps in an additional 48 horsepower, for a total of 457 horsepower.
The LX700h is a real off-roader, with the brand's heartiest helping of trail-ready gear, including up to three locking differentials, an available skid plate, and a solid rear axle. While this gives the LX700h more than the typical full-size SUV's off-pavement ability, there are some downsides, chiefly in terms of interior packaging. For an SUV of this size, the third row—in the variants that have it, not all do—is cramped.
View Price on AmazonThe LX700h is powered by the same twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 as the nonhybrid LX600, but it’s buttressed by an electric motor that pumps in an additional 48 horsepower, for a total of 457 horsepower. A 10-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system are both standard. The electric motor can drive the LX700h at low speeds without kicking on the V-6, which can be helpful in low-range off-roading where precise throttle control is required.
In comparison, the LX700h is about a half-second quicker to 60 mph than the nonhybrid LX600. The LX700h can tow a trailer weighing up to 8,000 pounds. The EPA estimates that the LX700h should deliver 19 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, the LX700h managed only 20 mpg—worse than the nonhybrid LX600's 21 mpg.
Source: caranddriver.com
