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New luxury off-road flagship has arrived: LX 700h 4WD performance hybrid

By Annie Barrow

Feb 27, 2026

The new Lexus LX 700h performance hybrid has arrived at Melbourne City Lexus. The new hybrid powertrain is offering customers an unprecedented level of choice and exceptional performance, with the ‘luxury of choice’ between three powertrains: the LX 700h hybrid, LX 600 twin-turbocharged petrol and LX 500d diesel variants.

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Lexus customers will be able to select between ‘F Sport’ or the top of the range ‘Sports Luxury’ grades, the latter available in both 5 - and 7 -seat configuration. The 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6 in the LX 700h produces 305kW of power and 650Nm of torque, while the permanent magnet synchronous motor contributes 36kW/250Nm. Its combined 341kW output is the greatest of any Lexus hybrid vehicle to date, while 790Nm of makes the LX 700h the most torque-rich Lexus in the history of the luxury lifestyle brand, regardless of fuel type.

The LX 700h F Sport and Sports Luxury models offer similar specification as the equivalent LX 600, adding a shift-by-wire shift lever, 1500W inverter and further active safety features.

Alternatively, when the LX’s sophisticated Multi-Terrain Select off-road traction control system is set to Rock, Dirt or Deep Snow mode, the hybrid system provides smooth and precise throttle control and low-speed torque.

The placement of the electric motor between the engine and 10-speed torque-converter automatic transmission allows for the LX 700h to retain the driveline strength and durability of its ICE counterparts, including its 3,500kg braked towing capacity*, full-time four-wheel drive and low-range gearing.

Contact us for stock and test drives on (03)9373 7400 at Melbourne City Lexus, 501 Swanston St, Melbourne or go online for more. Current Lexus Offers | Lexus

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