Lexus LX700h Hybrid SUV Review Highlights Premium Pricing

Lexus has introduced a new hybrid powertrain for its flagship LX flagship, launching the 2026 LX700h in three variants. All versions carry a sizable premium over the comparable petrol or diesel LX600, with the base hybrid priced at well over US$200,000 and a US$16,200 price gap versus the LX600. Official fuel‑economy figures list the LX600 at 11.9 L/100 km and the LX700h at 10.0 L/100 km, meaning that, based on an annual mileage of 15,000 km, it would take roughly 28 years to recover the extra cost through fuel savings.

The review notes that the LX700h looks largely unchanged from the conventional model, distinguished mainly by a small “700h” badge. Interior quality remains high, though the most luxurious Sahara ZX specification starts at AU$156,810 (plus on‑road costs) and loses the third‑row seating. The article also points to cheaper alternatives in the segment, such as the Denza B8 (from AU$91,000), the GWM Tank 500 PHEV (from AU$79,990), and Toyota’s Land Cruiser 300 Series with a performance‑hybrid drivetrain.