Lexus LX 700h to Bring Hybrid Power to SUV Flagship

[krew]

Lexus has trademarked the LX 700h nameplate in Canada, basically confirming the introduction of the twin-turbo i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain introduced with the new Toyota Sequoia.
This is exactly the engine the LX needs: a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine with an output of 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. of torque along with the added benefit of being a hybrid (namely the combined 20 MPG fuel economy and low-speed battery power).
(The next question is when the powertrain will debut — considering this trademark has only shown up in Canada, the LX 700h is likely at least a year away from release.)

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[LexusTalks]

FINALLY! I've been waiting for this! Been saving, myself, for an LX and wanted that Sequoia engine. This is going to be a great model for the LX!

Thinking of the FSport with a Nori Green exterior or Caviar exterior and black interior (maybe red if I do the Caviar). Probably going to be that annoying person and lift it slightly with some off-road wheels/tires and never take it off-roading! lol

 

[Airbus Enthusiast]

FINALLY! I've been waiting for this! Been saving, myself, for an LX and wanted that Sequoia engine. This is going to be a great model for the LX!

Thinking of the FSport with a Nori Green exterior or Caviar exterior and black interior (maybe red if I do the Caviar). Probably going to be that annoying person and lift it slightly with some off-road wheels/tires and never take it off-roading! lol

Knowing Lexus, it will hit the market the next decade.

 

[LexusTalks]

Knowing Lexus, it will hit the market the next decade.

and by then, I'll finally be able to afford one!!! haha