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The largest Lexus SUV will soon be updated in Australia with a flagship off-road grade, but a new hybrid variant remains under consideration.
The 2025 Lexus LX Overtrail – an off-road-focused variant with all-terrain tyres and extra differential locks – has been confirmed for Australian showrooms by the middle of this year.
The Overtrail will launch as part of an updated 2025 LX range, which in overseas markets adds a widescreen 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, new safety and convenience features and revised suspension.
What has not been locked in for Australia is the petrol-electric hybrid LX700h, of which Lexus Australia says it is “currently evaluating the availability and suitability … for Australian customers.”
It adds an electric motor to the 3.4-litre (officially a 3.5-litre) twin-turbo petrol V6 – similar to the Toyota Tundra pick-up – and is capable of driving on electric power alone for very short distances.
Australia will instead retain a choice of 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 (227kW/700Nm) and non-hybrid 3.4-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 (305kW/650Nm) matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive.
Borrowing a name that debuted on the slightly smaller GX, the LX Overtrail adds front and rear differential locks – joining the centre differential lock on other models – plus 18-inch alloy wheels with 275/70 R18 Toyo Open Country all-terrain tyres.
It also adds a black finish for the front grille, bumper inserts, wheel-arch trim, mirror caps, door handles, window surrounds and roof rails.
Off-road technology shared with other models includes a Multi-Terrain Monitor camera system, adjustable ride height, hill-descent control, and low-speed off-road cruise control (Crawl Control).
Prices are yet to be confirmed. The outgoing LX range is priced from $155,976 plus on-road costs; an increase is likely for the new model.
The 2025 Lexus LX is due in local showrooms by the middle of this year.
Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner
