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2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury 4WD - Lexus' Flagship SUV

  Sometimes I find myself at a loss for words. That's how I felt when I sat down to write this. I am nowhere near a potential customer for a 2025 Lexus LX 700h, and even if I had the money I'm just not a big SUV kind of guy. So where do I start? I'll start with the styling. Let's face it, you can give a big box different sculpture lines but it will always be a big box. From a side view, or a rear view, the LX 700h is not unattractive. It is that big, front grille that I don't like. In all fairness, some versions have a blacked-out grille that is a bit better. The interior though is a totally different matter. I like the "Sunfire" color, semi-aniline leather, my wife not so much. For those who agree with her you can get Black. I thought the driver's seat was a tad too hard, but otherwise I was comfy. As big as it is, the 700h Ultra Luxury is only a 4-seater. Other LX 700h versions can seat up to seven. A full complement of luxury features are standard i...

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