This Is The Most Expensive Lexus Model In America

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Top Lexus Is A True Range Rover Rival

When Lexus originally arrived on the scene with the first LS sedan, it was pitched at a lower price point than its rivals from Germany, a move that played a significant role in that car’s success. Over 35 years later, Lexus is established enough as a trusted luxury brand to push the luxury envelope further, without paying as much attention to pricing. One model in particular, the most expensive new Lexus in America, is on a mission to see just how far upmarket the brand can go. Let’s see what the most expensive new Lexus is.

The LX 700h Ultra Luxury Is The Priciest New Lexus

Starting at exactly $140,000, this is Lexus' most expensive car, and by some margin, too. It's also the most expensive Lexus SUV ever. This price excludes the destination charge of $1,450, but thankfully, there are hardly any optional extras, as everything is standard.

The LX, of course, is the brand’s full-size luxury SUV with seating for up to seven occupants. The LX 700h Ultra Luxury is unique, though, as it comes with a four-seater configuration that prioritizes rear-seat comfort over ultimate seating capacity. Typically, only full-size sedans have such a layout, not SUVs, making this LX a rarity.

Let’s look into what the most expensive Lexus offers in more detail.

Design: Impossible To Miss

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Although it’s not as large as a Cadillac Escalade ESV, the Lexus LX takes up plenty of space with its 200.5-inch length. At 74.6 inches in height, you need to be well over six-feet tall to see over its roof.

The front fascia is dominated by an enormous grille, giving this Lexus enough overtaking presence to intimidate a full-size pickup. This is a body-on-frame SUV, not a crossover, and the rest of it has the muscular stance that’s typical of a proper SUV; it strikes a neat balance between utility and luxury.

Being the most expensive new Lexus you can buy, the LX 700h Ultra Luxury has the following standard exterior features:

• Automatic door closing

• Power rear door with kick sensor

• 22-inch forged alloy wheels

• LED lighting with headlight washers

• Windshield wiper de-icer

• Power tilt-and-slide moonroof

For more of a military look, you can specify Nori Green Pearl paint, but there are also two greys, black, and white.

Interior: Impressive Luxury But Reduced Versatility

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It’s here where the Ultra Luxury differentiates itself from other LXs. Instead of a third row or a traditional second-row bench, this variant has two captain’s chairs in the second row. They don’t quite offer the stretch-out space of the back seat in an S-Class, but they’re still very comfortable. Remember, too, that you can enjoy this level of luxury while still going off-road. These back seats can also recline up to 48 degrees, while the right rear passenger can electrically move the front passenger seat forward for more space.

Diamond-stitch semi-aniline leather covers all four seats, and the Ultra luxury gets unique Takanoha wood trim. It's the most luxurious Lexus SUV you can buy.

These are some of the standard feature highlights:

• Power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats

• Massaging driver’s seat

• Power-adjustable, heated, ventilated, and massaging rear seats

• Powered right rear ottoman

• Heated and powered steering wheel

• 12.3-inch touchscreen and seven-inch vehicle information display

• 12.3-inch gauge cluster

• Dual 11.4-inch rear entertainment screens

• 25-speaker Mark Levinson sound system

• Hands-free parking system

• Panoramic-view monitor

• Multi-terrain monitor

• Head-up display

In our review of the LX 700h, we found it to be supremely comfortable and that Mark Levinson sound system to be phenomenal.

A downside to the lavish rear seating arrangement is much reduced practicality. These back seats can’t fold flat, so you’re left with the normal trunk for all your cargo. At 30.9 cubic feet, it’s not particularly large for an SUV of the LX’s size.

Performance: Quick Enough And Truly Capable Off-Road

Despite all the bling, this is still a proper body-on-frame SUV under the skin. This, together with the full-time four-wheel-drive system and electronic locking center differential, gives the LX true off-roading credentials. It also has Crawl Control with Turn Assist and the Multi-Terrain Select system that lets you choose between different drive modes. However, it’s not quite as capable as the LX Overtrail, which also has front and rear locking differentials.

The adaptive variable suspension provides a generally smooth ride on normal roads, but don’t expect the silky smoothness of a full-size luxury sedan.

To cope with a curb weight of 5,945 pounds, the LX 700h pairs an electric motor with the 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6. It produces 457 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, and will hit 60 mph in 6.4 seconds - a few tenths quicker than the non-hybrid LX. The powertrain is wonderfully smooth and quiet, and the combined 20 mpg rating is a slight improvement over non-hybrid models.

Towing capacity maxes out at 8,000 lbs, which is beaten by the biggest SUVs from General Motors, but it should still be enough for most.

How Much Is A Fully Loaded LX 700h Ultra Luxury?

There are no optional extras for this Lexus, as it’s already equipped with every available feature. However, Lexus has 155 accessories available for the SUV, from cross bars to a dashcam, a roof rack, an ARB Elements fridge/freezer, and much more to turn this into a dream camping trip vehicle. You can get much closer to the $150k mark by adding enough of these accessories.

Other Expensive Lexus Models

If you want the best possible Lexus money can buy, the two models below get closest to the LX 700h Ultra Luxury. There are also a few other LX trims for over $100k.

Lexus LC 500 Convertible Bespoke: $112,450

By far the brand’s most glamorous car, the LC 500 Convertible is also the most expensive Lexus sports car. It has jaw-dropping looks and a 471-hp V8 engine to die for. In Bespoke guise, it is available with more customization options than the normal LC Convertible. The 0-60 sprint takes 4.6 seconds and is accompanied by an engine note that the brand’s V6 hybrid couldn’t hope to match.

Lexus LS 500h: $115,210

This is the most expensive Lexus sedan on sale. Its V6 hybrid powertrain develops 354 hp, but the sleeker and lighter sedan body means it’s much quicker than the LX, hitting 60 in 5.2 seconds. Rear legroom is even better than in the LX, and you also get reclining seats. If you don’t need the capability of an SUV, this is a better pure luxury car than the LX 700h Ultra Luxury.

Summary: Most Expensive Lexus Fills A Unique Niche

Most people who want an SUV that can go off-road are willing to accept that they won’t be getting the most luxurious model. However, the LX 700h Ultra Luxury is one of the most comfortable ways to go on your outdoor adventures, while still remaining refined enough for normal commuting. If you only want a luxury car, we’d recommend saving a lot of money and getting an LS. But if you must have an SUV, we can see the appeal of the top LX. We’d also suggest taking a look at the Range Rover, though. It’s similar in concept to the LX - blending off-roading abilities with impeccable luxury - and the Autobiography model isn’t much more expensive than this Lexus.

This Is The Most Expensive Lexus Model In America first appeared on Autoblog on Jun 21, 2025

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