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.

If you're in the market for a nicer hybrid large SUV than the Toyota brand's Sequoia, the Lexus LX 700h should be on your shortlist

The Lexus LX has been the brand’s go-anywhere SUV flagship for years, and most recently came in for a new generation back in 2022.There’s just been one thing missing, something Lexus (and Toyota) are renowned for: a hybrid powertrain.