Japanese luxury car brand Lexus introduced the LX 700h at the 2025 GIIAS. This marks the LX 700h's first appearance in the Southeast Asian market. Lexus showcased two versions of the LX 700h: a 4-seater and a 7-seater. The 7-seater version is priced at 206,800 USD, while the 4-seater version commands a price of 239,500 USD.

The 4-seater Lexus LX 700h at GIIAS 2025. Photo: Luong Dung

The 4-seater Lexus LX 700h at GIIAS 2025. Photo: Luong Dung

The LX 700h boasts a hybrid powertrain, combining a 3.5 V6 gasoline engine with an electric motor, producing 457 horsepower and a maximum torque of 790 Nm. Power is delivered to all 4 wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

In tests, the LX 700h accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, impressive for an SUV with a curb weight of 2,840 kg. The vehicle's dimensions are 5,100 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width, and 1,895 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm.

The LX 700h features several upgrades, including a stiffer radiator support, a reinforced dashboard, a redesigned cabin cushion, and refined valve structures for the adaptive variable suspension's drive system. The cockpit features a customizable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a new Electro-Shiftmatic electronic shift system (a first for a Lexus 4-wheel drive off-road vehicle), new front seats, and a higher-powered wireless charger.

The standard 7-seater LX 700h comes equipped with 22-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped and wood-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters, a heads-up display (HUD), a 25-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, a 7-inch touchscreen climate control panel, a digital rearview mirror, 4-zone automatic climate control, and a sunroof. The 4-seater version features independent, business-class-style second-row seats with massage functionality and a "boss mode" for the passenger-side rear seat, maximizing space.

The 7-seater Lexus LX 700h launched at GIIAS 2025. Photo: Paultan

LED taillights and a bold rear bumper.

The LX 700h measures 5,100 mm in length with a 2,850 mm wheelbase and standard 22-inch wheels.

Interior design of the LX 700h.

The LX 700h includes an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) suite with features such as lane keeping assist, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, automatic parking assist, and a 360-degree camera.

Minh Vu