2026 Lexus LX700h now in Malaysia – electrified 3.5L twin-turbo V6 flagship, from RM1.54 million

Lexus Malaysia has officially launched the all-new LX700h, and the flagship off-roader arrives here exclusively as a hybrid – there’s no non-electrified LX600 on the menu. Three variants are offered, spanning seven, five and four seats, priced from RM1,540,000 to RM1,715,000 on-the-road without insurance.

Here’s the full price list, all OTR without insurance:

The Urban and F Sport carry identical stickers at RM1.54 million – so the choice between them isn’t about budget at all, but about which kind of LX you want: the seven-seat family hauler or the five-seat driver’s car. The four-seat VIP sits RM175,000 above as the dedicated chauffeur-driven flagship.

The Land Cruiser in a tuxedo, now electrified

As before, the LX is the plush, blinged-up sibling of the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, built on the same body-on-frame GA-F platform that also underpins the smaller Lexus GX. It’s a big unit, measuring 5,100 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,885 mm tall, with a 2,850 mm wheelbase (the F Sport is 10 mm shorter at 5,090 mm thanks to its unique bumper). Ground clearance is 200 mm, kerb weight is 2,840 kg, and the turning radius is 6.4 metres.

Under the bonnet sits a 3.5 litre (3,445 cc) twin-turbo V6 – a 24-valve DOHC unit with intercooling – paired with a hybrid system. The engine alone makes 415 hp at 5,200 rpm and 650 Nm from 2,000-3,600 rpm, while a permanent-magnet synchronous motor adds 36 kW (49 hp) and 250 Nm. Total system output is 341 kW, or 464 hp. Interestingly, the hybrid battery is a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) pack rather than lithium-ion, running at 288 volts with 240 cells.

Drive goes through a 10-speed automatic to a full-time four-wheel-drive system, all three variants running a Torsen limited-slip centre differential. Lexus quotes 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a 210 km/h top speed, with NEDC fuel consumption of 10 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 227 g/km.

The chassis carries over the LX’s serious hardware: a reinforced GA-F ladder frame, Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), Active Height Control (AHC) and electric power steering. Seven drive modes are on offer – Normal, Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom – with the suspension tuning itself calibrated differently per variant, as we’ll get to.

What each variant gets

This is where it gets interesting, because the three variants aren’t a simple good-better-best ladder – they’re three quite different interpretations of the same car. Here’s the quick reference before we dig in:

LX700h Urban – the seven-seat family flagship

The Urban is the “standard” LX, and it’s the only one that seats seven, in a 2+3+2 layout. Don’t let the entry billing fool you – the kit list is comprehensive. Outside, it rides on 22-inch black and machined-finish alloys wrapped in 265/50R22 rubber, with ultra-small triple-projector LED headlights, Adaptive High Beam System, all-LED tail lights, illuminated side steps, heated mirrors with camera and blind-spot indicators, rain-sensing wipers, and a hands-free powered tailgate with kick sensor. One thing it does without, though, is a sunroof – that’s reserved for the pricier variants.

Inside, you get a 12.3-inch central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a seven-inch multi-info display and a head-up display. Audio is a 25-speaker Mark Levinson system with subwoofer, backed by 64-colour ambient lighting and four-zone climate control with a Nanoe ioniser. The front seats are a 10-way powered driver’s and eight-way powered passenger’s, both with lumbar support and all-round heating, ventilation and massage. Trim is Ash Open Pore Sumi Black, with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. The second row folds 60:40 electrically and the third row splits 50:50 with auto-arrange.

Five exterior colours are offered on the Urban – Sonic Quartz, Sonic Titanium, Manganese Lustre, Graphite Black Glass Flake and Terrane Khaki Mica Metallic – along with four leather themes: Black, Crimson, Hazel or a two-tone White & Dark Sepia. On safety, the Urban carries 10 airbags (front and rear curtain shields, RR1 and RR2).

LX700h F Sport – the five-seat driver’s choice

At the same RM1.54 million as the Urban, the F Sport swaps family practicality for a sportier, more focused character. It drops to a five-seater and, crucially, adds a sunroof and moonroof (auto with Jam Protection and remote operation) that the Urban goes without. It gets F Sport-specific bumper and grille design, unique 22-inch super gloss black metallic alloys, and a Leather + Dimple heated steering wheel in place of the wood-trimmed rim.

The big functional difference is the chassis. The F Sport runs a sport-calibrated suspension tune for sharper steering and a more dynamic feel, and it’s the only variant to get a rear differential lock (with Torsen LSD) on top of the shared centre diff – a genuine hardware differentiator that helps both on-road bite and off-road traction. It’s finished with Aluminium Hadori ornamentation, an electronic (digital) rear-view mirror, and fingerprint-authenticated start/security, which the Urban lacks. Its second row folds 60:40 manually rather than electrically. The F Sport carries eight airbags – two fewer than the Urban, as the five-seat layout drops the second curtain zone.

LX700h VIP – the four-seat chauffeur special

The range-topping VIP, at RM1,715,000, is the one built for the tauke in the back seat. It ditches the third row entirely for a four-seat layout with two individual captain’s chairs in the second row, and it’s here that the LX’s most luxurious hardware lives.

The rear-left seat, diagonally opposite the driver – the classic “boss” position – reclines up to 48 degrees with an extendable ottoman, and the front passenger seat folds forward at the touch of a control to open up maximum rear legroom, much like the arrangement in the Lexus LS. The second row is heated, ventilated and massaging, with a centre console offering wireless charging, HDMI and USB-C – all of which are exclusive to the VIP; neither the Urban nor F Sport gets the rear ottoman, rear massage or rear charging. Suspension is tuned for what Lexus calls “supreme comfort” for its four occupants, the cabin is finished in exclusive Shimamoku Black ornamentation, and it rides on unique 22-inch Premium metallic alloys. Like the F Sport, it gets the sunroof/moonroof, electronic rear-view mirror and fingerprint start.

One quirk worth flagging for buyers who’ll drive it themselves: while the VIP keeps the same 10-way driver / eight-way passenger powered front seats with heating, ventilation and massage, its front lumbar support is driver-only (the Urban and F Sport get it on both front seats), and the front headrests switch to a manual/auto four-way arrangement. Small things, but they underline that the VIP’s attention is firmly on the second row. Airbag count is back up to 10, this time including rear seat cushion airbags unique to the VIP.

Safety, driver assistance and conclusion

All three variants come loaded with Lexus Safety System+ 3. The list includes a Pre-Collision System, all-speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Safe Exit Assist, Panoramic View Monitor, Multi-Terrain Monitor, Road Sign Assist, Parking Support Alert/Brake, and Intelligent Parking Assist with full auto-parking. Off-road-specific aids such as Crawl Control, Downhill Assist Control, Turn Assist, Multi-Terrain Select and Active Traction Control are on board too, along with Trailer Sway Control, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, Vehicle Stability Control and a tyre pressure warning system. Active noise control is fitted across the range.

At RM1.54 million to RM1.715 million, none of this comes cheap, and the LX squares up against the likes of the Land Rover Defender, BMW XM and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. But for buyers who want the Land Cruiser’s legendary go-anywhere ability wrapped in genuine Lexus luxury – now with a hybrid drivetrain – there’s still nothing quite like it.

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