2025 Lexus LX Hybrid Revealed – The SUV That Defies the Electrification Trend!
The 2024 Lexus LX, the fourth generation of the flagship SUV, shares its platform with the Toyota Land Cruiser 300. Despite the trend towards electrification, the LX remains one of the few Lexus models without any form of electric powertrain. However, this is set to change.
In March 2021, Lexus introduced the LF-Z Electrified concept, outlining its ambitious plan to launch 20 new or improved models by 2025, with over half featuring some form of electrification. This range includes fully electric vehicles like the Lexus RZ and traditional models like the LX, which are expected to adopt hybrid technology in future updates.
Currently, the LX is the only SUV in Lexus’s lineup without electrification, but plans are underway to introduce hybrid variants. The first facelift of the fourth-gen LX is expected to include one or two hybrid options. A gasoline-electric full-hybrid variant for the U.S. market seems almost certain, while a diesel mild-hybrid could be introduced in markets favoring diesel engines.
Lexus’s sales data highlights the growing demand for electrified vehicles. In 2022, 89% of its European sales were electrified models. In the U.S., electrified vehicles accounted for 21.3% of total sales in 2022, rising to 28.6% in 2023. This shift indicates a strong market demand for a Lexus LX Hybrid.
Initially, it was speculated that Lexus might unveil the facelifted LX as early as 2025. However, a July 2023 report from Automotive News suggests this might be delayed until 2027, allowing the LX to undergo reengineering. Full-size, body-on-frame SUVs like the LX often have longer life cycles and may receive multiple updates before a complete redesign.
One anticipated hybrid variant is the LX700h. On March 6, 2023, Toyota filed a trademark for the LX700h name in both the U.S. and Canada, indicating plans for a full-hybrid version. This model will likely be available in North America, with possible mild-hybrid variants aimed at the European market.
Stay tuned to see how Lexus’s electrification strategy unfolds and what the future holds for the iconic LX series!
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