With a wheelbase of 112.2 inches and a curb weight between 6200 and 6300 lbs, this is a beastly machine from any angle. The row of ten that Lexus had lined up for us was a menacing bunch. It was like staring down the Spartans from 300, towering over you and ready to pounce at a moment’s notice.

Despite having more power than its non-hybrid counterpart, the LX 700h achieves better fuel economy figures, if only slightly. You can expect to see 19/22/20 mpg city/highway/combined, which is a modest improvement over the LX 600 at 17/22/19. The hybrid powertrain is a performance option, not a fuel-saving one.

Lexus LX adds a hybrid powertrain with the new 700h model, boasting 450 bhp and 790 Nm of torque. A new Overtrail grade enhances off-road capability with specialized features. The LX also receives updated safety tech,