The factory reps were really nice to me this past week delivering a Lexus LX 700h with a manufacturer’s retail price of $119,755 with an extra Mark Levinson premium sound audio system at $2660 and $595 for the “Manganese Luster” premium paint. This isn’t a luxury vehicle for everyone, but for someone who wants real luxury in a seven-passenger SUV. The LX700h is assembled in Toyota Aichi, Japan with superior craftsmen. If tariff’s go into effect, this price might go higher, or this model might be assembled in the USA.
What is so special includes luxury leather seating with a soft gentle ride over Colorado crumbling highways. The 3.4L/ V6-hybrid engine produces 457 combined horsepower,linked to a ten-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The vehicle has an astonishing 8000 lbs. of towing capacity for that camper or boat.
The Lexis rides high on 22” forged alloy wheels with active height control and multi-terrain modes. The vehicle also has adaptive F SPORT variable suspension. Who would ever want to take this luxurious vehicle on a mountain train? It looks better with friends at a country club, unloading golf clubs from the power lift rear trunk.
Safety features galore; adding to rear cross-traffic alerts, there is now front traffic alerts as well. The LX 700h comes with the Lexus 3.0 safety system with heads-up digital display and the premium sound system and a cool box for beverages. All of the latest technology of navigation and communication with the center 12.3” touchtone display screen.
If you do take it camping, there is a 2400 mg. power outlet for lights and camping comforts. There is a power moonroof with roof rails for the skis or tents.
There are multiple drive-modes, including sport that is very powerful and normal, both very fast. I used normal mode most of the time to conserve fuel with this power-train hunger for fuel with 20 mpg average from the larger engine. This is a large SUV that was a treat to test drive with a feeling of comfort and safety. The power and acceleration is exceptional, and those road bumps and the outside noise just disappear.
Lexus says, “Experience Amazing,” and they mean it!