The battery is located under the luggage compartment for two-row configurations, and beneath the third-row seat for three-row configurations.
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Edit: I guess there is conflicting information. Website says lithium-ion, press release says nickel-metal hydride.
Looks like they switched to lithium-ion for the battery pack now. Hopefully more capacity than the current packs in other Toyota models.
LX-First Hybrid Powertrain
Powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery, the LX 700h offers a responsive and highly capable twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission (same as the LX 600). The hybrid system produces 457 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft. of torque, and an improved EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG
Looks like they switched to lithium-ion for the battery pack now. Hopefully more capacity than the current packs in other Toyota models.
HYBRID POWER
Not just a hybrid. A Lexus. The first-ever LX 700h takes luxury to even greater heights with its newly developed electrified powertrain. Boasting a high-density lithium-ion battery pack and high-torque electric motor paired with a powerful twin-turbocharged V6 engine, this system delivers effortless acceleration and seamless response both on- and off-road. And with its 457 net combined horsepower† and 583 lb-ft of torque†, this is our most powerful LX ever.LX-First Hybrid Powertrain
Powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery, the LX 700h offers a responsive and highly capable twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission (same as the LX 600). The hybrid system produces 457 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft. of torque, and an improved EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG
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Toyota/Lexus is absolutely seeing a market of off-roady variants. Pretty much every goody (short of winch/bumpers and 35’s) you could want from the factory. More power, triple locked, powerful AC inverter. My guess says ~ $120 to $125K for an Overtrail LX700h.
Whelp, sticking with my base 2022. AHC is now standard for the LX700h across all lines. I've plans for suspension mods, and AHC just makes for a mess.
Maybe I'll get my wife a three row overtrail Lx700h
best of both worlds.
Maybe I'll get my wife a three row overtrail Lx700h
best of both worlds.
Side note: getting the full-time transfer case with the center diff - it's obviously strong enough - in the Sequoia, and fixing that vehicle's silly 3rd row situation, would finally give the US a great Toyota alternative to the GM twins...
I was pretty sure the reason we never saw the hybrid plus awd was the transfer case strength, but it seems pretty obvious that it's able to handle it or they've re-designed it to work with the full hybrid power. So, why the hell isn't it available in the Tundra and Sequoia?? Huge miss from Toyota.
They could just have a button that doesn't do anything and I don't think anyone would ever find out. I'd bet less than 10% of the first owners will ever even try to engage 4lo. I think the number was under 5% for the GM full size suvs and was part of the decision to drop the low range from most trims. But also - does it really need low range with electric torque modulation and highway touring tires? The way it'll come configured from the factory would probably never have a scenario where you'd need low range gearing.
700h...i expected more and well in summary its a sequoia with all same quirks but on a smaller wheelbase...smh
I originally expected the torque figure to rise to 820N.m because of the extra torque curve overlap on the premium petrol tune. But it's unchanged from Tundra/Sequoia so 790N.m is possibly the torque limit of the 10AT.
In addition for being a hybrid they give you wait for it, 1 extra mpg over the 600.
Also the weight difference between the hybrid and non-hybrid is 210kg (2570 vs 2780), higher than the weight difference on Tundra (145-175kg). This is probably because of the extra reinforcement required to raise the GVM, while the Tundra platform is already rated at higher GVM. My guess is the GVM is raised from 3280kg to 3480kg (same as Sequoia) to keep payload the same.
Lexus mentions this will be a 3 rower but they are really not releasing or purposely hiding what that will look like or more importantly how the cargo room with the battery pack will look like in all of the release materials.
Not to be all harsh, but at least they finally gave the LX a nicer IP from the tundra and added flagship like massage seats (how did this not come at launch but available on the sequoia/tundra). Lastly they added some offroad goodies that I assume very few folks will use on initial ownership like the triple locker but will want to buy like the overtrail version. They are still missing the pano roof, and unified center stack.
I originally expected the torque figure to rise to 820N.m because of the extra torque curve overlap on the premium petrol tune. But it's unchanged from Tundra/Sequoia so 790N.m is possibly the torque limit of the 10AT.
In addition for being a hybrid they give you wait for it, 1 extra mpg over the 600.
Also the weight difference between the hybrid and non-hybrid is 210kg (2570 vs 2780), higher than the weight difference on Tundra (145-175kg). This is probably because of the extra reinforcement required to raise the GVM, while the Tundra platform is already rated at higher GVM. My guess is the GVM is raised from 3280kg to 3480kg (same as Sequoia) to keep payload the same.
Lexus mentions this will be a 3 rower but they are really not releasing or purposely hiding what that will look like or more importantly how the cargo room with the battery pack will look like in all of the release materials.
Not to be all harsh, but at least they finally gave the LX a nicer IP from the tundra and added flagship like massage seats (how did this not come at launch but available on the sequoia/tundra). Lastly they added some offroad goodies that I assume very few folks will use on initial ownership like the triple locker but will want to buy like the overtrail version. They are still missing the pano roof, and unified center stack.
Oh no. They will build a marketing campaign around it with influencers pushing it to effortlessly drive up a hill on a cloudy day while insiders preach how all that plastic is actually a good thing
But it will be interesting to see how they do the battery AND 3rd row.
Whelp, sticking with my base 2022. AHC is now standard for the LX700h across all lines. I've plans for suspension mods, and AHC just makes for a mess.
Maybe I'll get my wife a three row overtrail Lx700h
RE AHC. Have you seen all the goodness of AHC on the 200-series? IMO, makes the vehicle and I would never own a "Land Cruiser" without it.
With this announcement, the 300-series is growing on me. Still hate that it doesn't have a tailgate.
If the LX6 had a tailgate, it would already be in my driveway.
The lx7ot is the remaining push I need.
Rumors of 8 gallon aux tank?
Definitely a new sheriff in town
Definitely a new sheriff in town
Crazy that they'd still only have 26 gallons. The new patrol has 39 gallons in the std tank. I'm glad Toyota is getting the message that they need more range though.
Is it not a torsen center diff?
That would be great! Any source on the aux tank rumor?
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I wonder what the battery being located "in the rear floor" means..like is it partially above and below the floor with a clamshell waterproof structure getting flanged into the floor? The water fording depth is reported at 700 mm (28") (compare to 900mm - 35" for Land Rover Defender) which is probably pretty close to the top of the actual wheel (before getting back into the tire on the top side of the wheel/tire assembly).
"The vehicle features a waterproof structure that encases the hybrid main battery, located in the rear floor, within a waterproof tray divided into upper and lower sections."
Also interesting that when the hybrid system fails the LX has both a starter and alternator (unlike other hybrid Lexus vehicles) so it can still power itself completely without the motor generator and main hybrid batter functioning.
"Additionally, this is the first Lexus system to feature both an alternator and a starter as standard components, a departure from previous Lexus parallel hybrid models. In the event of a hybrid system failure, the starter enables independent engine ignition, while the alternator powers the 12V auxiliary battery, allowing the vehicle to continue driving using only the engine. Even in this emergency driving mode, essential features such as the transfer case's Lo-range, ride height adjustment using Active Height Control (AHC*1), and Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) remain fully operational, ensuring continued off-road capability."
"The vehicle features a waterproof structure that encases the hybrid main battery, located in the rear floor, within a waterproof tray divided into upper and lower sections."
Also interesting that when the hybrid system fails the LX has both a starter and alternator (unlike other hybrid Lexus vehicles) so it can still power itself completely without the motor generator and main hybrid batter functioning.
"Additionally, this is the first Lexus system to feature both an alternator and a starter as standard components, a departure from previous Lexus parallel hybrid models. In the event of a hybrid system failure, the starter enables independent engine ignition, while the alternator powers the 12V auxiliary battery, allowing the vehicle to continue driving using only the engine. Even in this emergency driving mode, essential features such as the transfer case's Lo-range, ride height adjustment using Active Height Control (AHC*1), and Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) remain fully operational, ensuring continued off-road capability."
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If you have seen the tundra/sequoia hybrid, its exactly the same. Toyota unlike ford believes the battery should be inside the cabin for longevity. Of course just like the sequoia, and this is smaller, the same internal constraints/sacrifices exist. The only new kit is that they included an alternator/starter two pieces meant as emergency only kit. I do wonder if they have a program logic that will cycle these two at regular interval or will they just bake until they are needed. The longevity of the hybrid system has traditionally been eliminating unnecessary ice vestiges but this hybrid application seem to be readding them.
