Join us as we deep dive into the remarkable 2025 Lexus LX 700H, an SUV that promises luxury and off-road capability in one sleek package. Our latest episode on Drive Radio brings a firsthand review of this majestic ride, spotlighting its advanced hybrid powertrain, spacious interiors, and advanced features. Whether you’re cruising on urban roads or tackling rugged terrains, the LX 700H stands out as a top contender with its robust design and plush comforts. We test the limitations and splendor of this new offering and share our candid impressions. In this episode, Richard and John touch on the
All right, we are back. Rush to Reason, Denver’s Afternoon Rush, KLZ 560. Same time of the week where we talk about Rush to Reason and Drive Radio. We combine it because we replay this particular segment on Saturdays during Drive Radio as well, and that is our new car review segment. Richard, and what have you driven lately?
SPEAKER 02 :
Yeah, Dad, so I drove a really fun car lately, or I guess I should say a fun SUV, and that is the 2025 Lexus LX, and this was the 700H variety of it. And basically, folks, what that is is that this is, you know, we talked about the sister of this vehicle a while, which is the outgoing Land Cruiser. This is sort of the… I guess, Lexus replacement version of it, right, of kind of the original Land Cruiser that we talked about, you know, that sort of became a fan favorite for all the things that it was. So they’ve now introduced a hybrid powertrain, which all they’ve really done, Dad, is they’ve basically added the, you know, a little bit of a battery pack and the electric system, really to help out with some performance aspects of it, because it’s still got the same V6 engine. engine that’s kind of on the non-hybrid models, but a really enjoyable car, or I should say an SUV in that sense. And I will say the hybrid piece of it is something I would highly consider because it does, especially at our altitude, dad, whether you’re going off-roading or not, it gives you the capability and it just kind of gives you a little bit added performance, right? A little bit more pep in your step, especially up here at our altitude, again, whether you’re in the mountains or just up here, you know, in a mile above sea level. With that said, this is the Overtrail model, which is a little bit more tuned for off-road. It’s got bigger tires on it, front and rear locking differentials. I guess the 33-inch all-terrain tires on it, those sorts of things, which is nice. It’s got leather-trimmed, heated and ventilated front seats with massaging functions. That’s the front seats. Heated and ventilated second-row seats. It’s got illumination, some power outlets, the 10-speed automatic transmission, all sorts of things, folks. This is, Dad, the… I guess one of the better luxury off-roaders on the market today. Now, it did say that there is a third row in this vehicle, and I guess I may have missed that in this Overtrail model, so I apologize, and so Lexus, it was there. It is, and no, actually, I take that back. This one was equipped at… with just a five passenger model. But you can get this with a seven passenger with the folding third row. So I want to make sure I clarify that. The one that we had was just a five passenger. Was able to fit two kids in the second row. And they had ample room, although this is shorter than some of the competitors on the market, Dad. And while you have quite a bit of room behind the second row seats, um i’ll be honest they was a little bit underwhelmed by the room in the second row it just wasn’t quite as roomy again as some of the competitors and some of the vehicles that we’ve driven and actually in fact own um definitely roomier second rows out there however in terms of bringing together dad luxury as far as on-road as well as off-road capability i’m not sure you can necessarily get a better combination you might get similar but you would have to be the judge and what i mean by that folks is it’s got all of the different functionality and capability you want it’s got two um touch screens you can kind of change all the different aspects of that suspension and the high speed, low speed, those sorts of things. I encourage folks to look at the pictures because it’s kind of hard to describe what I’m talking about, Dad. Obviously, it’s got the in-tune system that they’ve become more and more synonymous with. The only downside to this vehicle, Dad, I will say, and you and I kind of talked about this, Lexus, you guys are fantastic, and your safety is second to none. However, I would love to have the ability, and some people are going to yell at me for this, to change or adjust the driver assistance. And, Dad, I know you’ll say it.
SPEAKER 01 :
Oh, it’s a nanny car.
SPEAKER 02 :
It’s a nanny system.
SPEAKER 01 :
It’s a nanny car.
SPEAKER 02 :
It is so frustrating. And, folks, again, you may or may not matter. The way I drive, I kind of sit more towards the middle of the car rather than upright. And I’m not even looking at my phone or anything, but it feels like if you look away.
SPEAKER 01 :
It’s on you all the time.
SPEAKER 02 :
For a half second, Dad. And it’s yelling at you. And, like, it’s really. Don’t get me wrong.
SPEAKER 01 :
I always say it’s barking at you.
SPEAKER 02 :
It is barking at you. I will say this. I think for team drivers and stuff, and I know a lot of these cars are now having the ability to kind of add different profiles and kind of set it up for your team driver, your kids, whatever it might be. And granted, this is a really expensive car to let your team drive. depending on what you decide to do. I think it’s a great functionality, a great tool for those things. But for me, as an everyday, I want to be able to turn the bloody thing off and I could not figure out how to do it. And so some of you are going to say, Richard, well, that is a very silly thing. You know what? You’re probably right. It probably is a silly thing to be worried about. It was just something that was a preference to me. Outside of that, though, I really enjoyed this car. Some of your listeners are going to say, okay, how much is this, Richard? As it was tested, Dad, 116,760. And I know some of you maybe just fell out of your chair.
SPEAKER 01 :
That’s what you’re going to pay for an Escalade or a full-end Denali or things along those lines. So it’s right in line with its competition.
SPEAKER 02 :
Exactly. For some of the other European counterparts, you’re actually going to pay a little bit more probably for some of those options there. And again, this is in that class, Dad, of I just don’t know if there’s a better off-road capable vehicle that gives you that functionality to combine it with the on-road. And I will say this, this vehicle was quiet. You didn’t feel every bump in the road, those sorts of things. Fuel economy, 19 and 22, Dad, so even though it is a hybrid vehicle, Don’t get confused. You’re not buying this car to buy it for fuel economy purposes.
SPEAKER 01 :
But, you know, just to stop there, compared to what it used to do, that’s a huge improvement.
SPEAKER 02 :
It is a huge improvement, yeah, because it was down in the, I think, 14 to 16 range, if I’m not mistaken.
SPEAKER 01 :
Yeah. Yeah.
SPEAKER 02 :
and and and like you said that and and for up here in our altitude dad whether you’re going off-roading or not that it was really it was just nice to have that extra little bit an extra torque instantaneous torque because we don’t necessarily need the top speed right i’m not carrying i’m not worried about 0 to 60 but when i’m getting out in traffic i want to be able to do so without fear of having to turn the flashers on that or i’m going to get run over by you know whoever it is coming down the road so Absolutely. I would encourage folks to check this out, Dad. And again, some of you are going to say, well, I would. Well, you know, again, Dad, we always talk about this. These reviews aren’t necessarily for just new vehicles, right? Because these go up on the website and they’re able to be viewed later on. And so when this vehicle becomes several years old, mind you, I think it’s going to hold its value really, really well. it may be in that price range that you’re able to afford. And I would highly encourage folks to check it out. I think it’s something they’ll be truly impressed with. But as we always say, get your friends and your family in it, because what we like, you may like, and what we like, you may not like, or whatever it might be. So when you do that, let them know that John and Richard Rush from Rush to Reason and Drive Radio sent you.
SPEAKER 01 :
This is John Rush from Rush to Reason and Drive Radio. Thank you so much for listening. Check out more of our podcasts at RushToReason.com or Drive-Radio.com.
