The 2 new fashions, one dubbed a ‘efficiency hybrid’ and the opposite a extra LandCruiser-oriented variant with correct off-roading chops, will be a part of the up to date LX600 petrol and LX500d diesel someday in 2025 – though each are nonetheless “into account” for Australia.
Given the prevailing LX600 petrol is between $3500 and $4700 greater than the equal diesel LX500d – other than the petrol-only Extremely Luxurious that may be a cool $62K greater than the least-expensive LX at $217,976 + ORC – the LX700h is prone to carry a stable premium if it joins the inner combustion variations already on sale in Australia.
The LX700h is pushed by a parallel hybrid system that pairs a 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine with a motor/generator and a clutch, linked to a 10-speed automated transmission.
Accommodating the hybrid powertrain required modifications to the LX’s body-on-frame GA-F platform. A further crossmember and strengthened rear engine mounts assist assist the elevated weight and size whereas changes to the mounting cushions have additionally been made for improved energy and rigidity.
The Japanese luxurious model’s newest of many hybrid fashions can be its first electrified product with a wading depth of 700mm – matching petrol and diesel LX variants – and its first hybrid to characteristic each an alternator and a starter motor as a sort of failsafe that permits sure car capabilities to function with out counting on the excessive voltage system.
Its hybrid system maximises effectivity and efficiency by adjusting between electric-only and engine-only modes relying on driving circumstances.
For off-road driving, the electrical motor can be utilized independently of the petrol engine in low-range conditions. Lexus says that, mixed with the Multi-Terrain Choose modes, that is meant to supply higher throttle management for demanding circumstances.
The Overtrail package deal – pictured right here on the LX700h – provides locking differentials entrance and rear, 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres, and a 30-litre auxiliary gas tank for a complete capability of 110 litres.
Setting its look additional other than common fashions, the Overtrail grade provides a blacked-out therapy to the grille, bumpers, mirrors, door handles and roof rails, together with a brand new Moon Desert exterior color harking back to Apple’s Desert Titanium end for the iPhone 16 Professional.
Past these two new fashions, the 2025 LX vary beneficial properties a much bigger 12.3-inch full LCD display screen in all fashions, changing the earlier eight-inch unit. Within the petrol-electric LX700h, this new display screen contains the power to observe hybrid battery cost standing.
When it comes to security, the LX700h advantages from the newest ‘Lexus Security System +’ (LSS+), including emergency driving cease system, driver monitor digital camera and protected exit help.
Lexus Australia is predicted to supply extra particulars on native availability and pricing because the 2025 LX mannequin approaches its launch.
In line with VFACTS figures for September, Lexus has offered 354 examples of the LX to date in 2024, in comparison with 550 Vary Rovers and an enormous 12,274 for wagons within the three-model LandCruiser household – which additionally advantages from vital fleet quantity.
