This is the brand-new Lexus LX 700h Overtrail. A car that, according to Lexus, is for people who absolutely must drive across the Mojave Desert in total silence, while simultaneously getting a back massage and listening to Japanese jazz through 25 speakers. It’s Lexus’s biggest, baddest luxury off-roader. Think of it as a Toyota Land Cruiser that’s gone to finishing school, eaten too much sushi, and decided it prefers champagne over beer, so today I’m going to test it both on and off-road.
If you’re going to buy a Lexus LX SUV, then you might as well go for the new off-road-focused Overtrail trim level. That’s because the full-size LX is an old-school, off-road-focused SUV out of the box, with body-on-frame construction, low-range gearing, and a live rear axle and it’s the only way to get the Land Cruiser 300 that is no longer sold here.
Exterior
The design? Well, you’re not going to miss it. The grille is still the size of a small country, but on the Overtrail you get blacked-out trim, chunky fenders, and off-road kit that makes it look ready for battle. It’s like a tuxedo… with hiking boots.
Wheels and tires
Instead of massive 22-inch rims, it gets more sensible shoes, these 18-inch rims with all-terrain Toyo tires.
Under the Hood
The Overtrail trim is only offered for the LX700 hybrid, whereas other LX trim levels can be had regardless of powertrain choice. It has a 3.4L twin-turbo 24-valve V-6 and a Permanent-magnet motor with 48 hp and 184 lb-ft. Power for the 700h rises to 457 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque, up from 409 hp and 479 lb-ft in the LX600. Fuel efficiency rises by 2 mpg city (from 17 mpg to 19), enough to drag the combined rating up 1 mpg (from 19 mpg to 20). The LX600 and LX700h share a 22-mpg highway rating. 0 – 60 takes 6.4 seconds
Off Road Chops
The Overtrail isn’t just for show. It’s got crawl control, locking differentials, skid plates, and a height-adjustable suspension that can lift or drop depending on the terrain. Will most owners ever use this? No. But knowing you could drive it across the Sahara while sipping an oat latte—that’s the appeal.
Driving
Interior
Step inside, and you’re reminded that this is Lexus. Everything feels bulletproof. You get premium leather, real wood, and screens everywhere—big, clear, and thankfully less fiddly than before. There’s heated and cooled everything, a panoramic roof the size of a football pitch, and enough sound insulation to make it quieter than most libraries.
Tech-wise, it’s loaded: head-up display, 360-degree cameras, terrain modes, and the latest Lexus Safety System. And, crucially, the new infotainment doesn’t feel like it was designed by someone who hates people.
Cargo Space
You’ve got seating for up to seven, and a cavernous trunk that’ll fit plenty of stuff for family holidays, ski trips, or a Costco run without breaking a sweat. (62.4 / 30.9 / 7.2 cu ft )
Pricing
The Overtrail starts at $114,000. This one has one option, the Mark Levinson sound system for $2,660, bringing the total price to $118,010
VIDEO REVIEW
Verdict
So, what do we have here? The LX 700h Overtrail is rugged, it’s luxurious, it’s technologically impressive, and cruciallyit, it feels like it’ll still be running perfectly in 20 years, long after its rivals have broken down or been repossessed. It’s not subtle. It’s not cheap. But if you want a luxury SUV that can actually back up its off-road looks with real ability… this is it.
2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail Numbers
BASE PRICE: $114,000
PRICE AS TESTED: $129,250
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC 24-valve V-6
POWER: 457 hp @ 5,200 rpm
TORQUE: 583 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 10-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
0-60 MPH: 6.4 seconds
CURB WEIGHT: 6,261 lb
GROUND CLEARANCE: 8.1 inches
CARGO VOLUME: 7.2 cu ft behind 3rd row, 30.9 cu ft behind second row, 62.4 cu ft total
FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 19/17/22 mpg
OUR OBSERVED: 14.8 mpg
PROS: Silky smooth twin-turbo, rules the off-road world, nice interior
CONS: Floaty on the highway, the hybrid gives no fuel economy advantage
