2027 Lexus LX

2027 Lexus LX Expert Review

Strong gas and hybrid powertrains

Sumptuously appointed

Overtrail’s off-road chops

Leaden ride

Poor fuel economy

Tight cargo area

The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV with the bones of a Land Cruiser: body-on-frame construction, standard four-wheel drive, and the hardware to venture well beyond pavement. Its current generation adds a more modern cabin and a hybrid powertrain, but it still favors rugged capability over the road comfort and spaciousness many luxury SUV buyers expect.

Luxury full-size SUV competitors include the Infiniti QX80, Lincoln Navigator, and Land Rover Range Rover.

What’s New

For 2027, the Lexus LX adds a darker finish for the Premium grade’s 20-inch wheels and standard red front and rear brake calipers on the F Sport Handling grade.

Inside, Premium models now include a digital rearview mirror, while Palomino joins the F Sport Handling grade’s interior color options. One-touch auto-arrange power-folding rear seats are now standard on F Sport Handling and Overtrail models and available on Premium with the Interior Upgrade package.

What We Think

The Lexus LX is a lavishly appointed Land Cruiser at heart: a rugged, body-on-frame luxury SUV that feels most at home far from pavement. Its powerful V-6 and hybrid option deliver strong, readily available torque, and the Overtrail’s added hardware makes the LX’s serious off-road ability easier to appreciate. For buyers who want a luxury SUV built to tackle tough trails, it has a clear purpose.

On pavement, that old-school character brings compromises. The LX can feel ponderous, with pronounced body motion over rough roads, and its powertrain may be slow to find the right gear. The hybrid adds power and some refinement, but its fuel-economy gains are modest.

Inside, the front and second rows are comfortable, and the physical controls are refreshingly easy to use. But the cabin and technology don’t always feel as polished as the price suggests, while tight third-row access and limited cargo space—especially in the hybrid—undercut its family-hauler role. For all its upgrades, the LX remains a specialized alternative to more road-focused luxury three-row SUVs.

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MotorTrend Tested

The LX lineup pairs a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 with standard full-time four-wheel drive. In MotorTrend testing, the LX600 made 409 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds.

The LX700h hybrid uses the same V-6 and an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and 10-speed transmission to boost output to 457 hp and 538 lb-ft. An Overtrail model reached 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Both versions were quicker than the Infiniti QX80 we tested. Its 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 produces 450 hp and 516 lb-ft, and it took 6.8 seconds to reach 60 mph.

MPGs and Range

The LX600 is rated at 17/22 mpg city/highway, with an estimated 401 miles of range from its 21.1-gallon tank. The LX700h improves city fuel economy to 19 mpg while matching the LX600’s 22-mpg highway rating. Its smaller 17.9-gallon tank limits estimated range to 358 miles.

Both LX versions are more efficient than the four-wheel-drive Infiniti QX80, which returns 16/19 mpg. The QX80’s larger 23.6-gallon tank gives it a similar estimated range of 401 miles.

Safety Features

Standard driver assist technologies include:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane centering and keeping
• Traffic sign recognition
• Automatic high-beams
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Cross traffic monitoring
• Automatic emergency braking
• A panoramic view monitor

Automatic parking is available for the LX700h hybrid model.

Cargo Space and Interior Room

Depending on the configuration, the LX seats four, five, or seven. Its first-row legroom and cargo space with all three rows in use compare favorably with the Range Rover, but both offer considerably less room than the Infiniti QX80.

Technology

Infotainment

The LX pairs a 12.3-inch driver display with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A separate 7.0-inch lower touchscreen puts climate settings and vehicle data within easy reach. Six USB ports are spread throughout the cabin, and a wireless phone charger is standard up front, with a second available for rear passengers.

Sound System

A 10-speaker Lexus audio system is standard. A 25-speaker Mark Levinson system is available for a more immersive listening experience.

Available Upgrades

Available comfort and convenience upgrades include massaging front seats, one-touch power-folding rear seats, and an Interior Upgrade package. The package adds semi-aniline leather-trimmed seats, front-seat massage, heated and ventilated second-row outboard seats, and auto-arrange seating for the second and third rows. Massaging second-row captain’s chairs are also available.

Value

Standard Features

The LX600 Premium’s price rises just $500 for 2027, a modest increase for a flagship SUV. It comes with a cool box, heated steering wheel, power-adjustable steering column with driver memory, illuminated running boards, puddle lights, and a hands-free power liftgate.

Every LX also includes substantial off-road hardware and aids, including a locking center differential, adaptive suspension, Crawl Control, Downhill Assist Control, and Multi-Terrain Select.

Recommended Trim

We’d choose the LX700h Overtrail. It pairs the hybrid’s extra power with the LX’s most compelling mission: serious off-road travel backed by all-terrain tires, locking front and rear differentials, and trail-focused drive modes. Its trucklike road manners and reduced cargo space are compromises, but the Overtrail makes the clearest case for what the LX does best.