The Japanese luxury crossover benchmark is upgraded again! Lexus LX700h OVERTRAIL Territory Edition

  The Lexus LX ( Parameters|Inquiry ) has always been synonymous with high-end luxury SUVs, and we are used to calling it the ‘LX570’, but now in today's time, the number ‘570’ has become a thing of the past. But now in today's time, the number ‘570’ has become a thing of the past, and today's LX family, the main model has become the LX600. the number is bigger, but the number of cylinders is down to V6. doesn't it sound a bit boring? Don't worry, the LX700h we're going to shoot today is the highlight, because this is the first time Lexus officially puts a hybrid powertrain on the LX lineup, and with an electric motor, a V6 doesn't sound so hard to accept, right?

  The model we are photographing is the 2025 Lexus LX700h OVERTRAIL Leader Edition, and the main difference between it and the top version, the VIP Leader Edition, lies in the appearance of luxury chrome parts and wheels, and of course, its very special desert colour scheme, which is very distinctive. In my opinion, the Lexus LX700h OVERTRAIL is more in line with the identity of the LX series of models suit thug.

  This generation of Lexus LX was premiered at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the new car still features the classic Lexus spindle grille and is so large that it can be described as imposing.The difference between the LX700h OVERTRAIL Territory Edition and the VIP Territory Edition is that the grille has been carbon-blackened, and it's not the same kind of glossy black as a traditional piano lacquer but is much more metallic in feel The difference between the LX700h.

   The high, clamshell bonnet ensures good isolation when off-roading, and the ribbing on the bonnet is more elevated than on any previous LX, but it also has a slight effect on visibility from the cabin, which will take some getting used to. It's interesting to note that although the Lexus LX700h OVERTRAIL Collision Edition is a hybrid, the Lexus Hybrid's badge doesn't add a blue halo like Toyota's to highlight the difference in its power.

   The lightning-type daytime running lights have been passed down from the previous generation and are still sharply styled, with a triple-eye matrix LED light source for the main lights with headlight wash. Functionality is not considered fashionable today, with features such as steering assist available.

   The side profile of the car is incredibly solid and realistically has a huge sense of volume. The car actually measures 5100/1990/1895(1885) mm in length, width and height, but the wheelbase is only 2850 mm, which means that the designers of the LX are not going to compromise on interior comfort with passability.

   The Lexus LX700h OVERTRAIL Link Edition's mirrors, door handles and wheels are all painted black, especially its black wheels, which are only 18 inches in specification, with A/T tyres from Toyo Tyres, which are undoubtedly better suited for use on unpaved roads. On the other hand, the more luxurious positioning of the VIP World Edition, in addition to a beautiful chrome trim, will be matched with 20/22-inch high-gloss wheels, used to show the luxury side of the LX700h lineup.

   Bit of styling and on-sale LX600 parallel imported version there is no difference, the beginning of this generation of models LX also used a penetrating taillamps, at first many consumers think it is more than the previous large independent design looked more petty, but many years to see down coupled with the evolution of the market aesthetics, we will look used to, the car label may be the biggest difference, the word LX700h, if not for the ‘h’. LX700h is probably the biggest difference. If you don't know about the ‘h’, it's almost impossible to tell the hybrid status of this car from the rear.

  There's not much to say about the interior. Although the powertrain is new, the interior of the LX700h is almost indistinguishable from the LX600, and the design can still be described as ‘traditional’. For a crossover of the LX family's stature, reliability and ease of use remain the first priority. After all, it is an LX, so there is no need to worry about the materials. Almost all the places that can be touched are covered with solid leather, which is in line with the positioning of the Lexus brand's top-end products.

   The workmanship and texture of the interior is excellent, with almost all functions in the form of physical buttons, and the largest screen in the car is the 12.3-inch dashboard, which is to be ‘spurned’ in today's Chinese car market, but must be given full marks in my eyes. All the function buttons are located in the most convenient places, you can definitely find them at the first time. The LX700h also comes with the popular heated steering wheel, power adjustments, wireless charging, and USB-C fast charging.

  Inside the car we focus on space, as I said before the car only 2850mm wheelbase, which doomed the Lexus LX700h Overtrail Edition rear performance can still be described as ‘bad’. The 183mm tall experience in the front row, can obviously feel the higher sitting position, and headroom is only about 3 fingers, not oppressive, but also can not be said to be generous.

  The seats in the second row can't be moved forward or backward, and with the front seats still in place, I had only three fingers of legroom in the second row and about a fist of headroom. To be honest, being in the LX's second row still feels cramped, and even though its second-row seats aren't poorly equipped, with ventilation, heating, and sunshades, it's true that space isn't something the LX excels at.

  To access the third row of seats, you need to press the electric folding unlock button on the second row of seats, and then fold the seat forward to be able to ‘climb’ into the third row will be enough. The third row of seats in the Lexus LX700h Overtrail Edition is a standard bench, with no comfort or leg support to speak of. The two sides provide cup holders and USB-C charging ports for passengers, and the second row of seats can even be electrically adjusted, but the point is who wants to stay here for a long time?

  In terms of storage space the Lexus LX700h Overtrail Edition can only be described as moderate, the door panels are not large, but the number of cup holders is also enough, and there is also a place for mobile phones. The boot, however, is a bit of a disaster, as it's almost non-existent because of the three rows of seats that are forced into the car. And because of the battery, even when the third row of seats is folded down it creates a high platform. The manufacturer's solution was simple and brutal, directly levelling it with a foldable plate.

  Finally talk about the powertrain and chassis, there is no doubt that the Lexus LX700h OVERTRAIL Collision Edition is still a beam car, that is, non-load-bearing body, so its off-road ability is unquestionable. Compared to LX600, the LX700h series models officially introduced into China this time are equipped with Active Suspension Height Control AHC, Adaptive Variable Suspension System AVS, Lexus Intelligent Safety System LSS+3.0, Advanced Park Intelligent Parking System, etc., so it can be said that the whole is a substantial upgrade.

  Power the new car will continue to be equipped with that 3.5T V6 engine, and a new parallel hybrid powertrain, retaining full-time four-wheel drive and splitter box low-speed gears, with a combined maximum power of 341 kW and peak torque of 790 N-m. The drivetrain is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive system, and all models are equipped with a central differential lock as standard, with the OVERTRAIL version of the model also being equipped with a The OVERTRAIL version will also be equipped with front and rear differential locks.

 In addition, this is the first time that Lexus has fitted both an alternator and a starter motor as standard, distinguishing it from previously introduced parallel hybrid models. In the event of a hybrid system failure, the starter motor is able to complete independent ignition of the engine, while the alternator supplies power to the 12V auxiliary battery, enabling the vehicle to continue driving on engine drive alone. Even in this emergency driving mode, core functions such as the splitter low-speed gear, body height adjustment supported by the Active Suspension Height Control system AHC, and the Active Traction Control system A-TRAC continue to function properly, ensuring consistent off-road performance.

 In the end, this generation of LX700h models, although only the name seems to have been upgraded, and the exterior styling is no different from the previously on-sale LX600, but inside it is really a major upgrade. In addition to the differences we can see on the surface, the new car actually adopts a number of internal features including, but not limited to, ‘upgraded high rigidity radiator support’, ‘new high rigidity body and frame connecting pads’, ‘evolutionary AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension System (AVS)’, “1500W external power output”, and “new exclusive No.3 cross member”, among other new upgrades.