Lexus' LX flagship SUV is now available as a hybrid. Photo: Courtesy of Lexus
I spent a week recently with Lexus' flagship luxury SUV, which is available for the first time with a hybrid powertrain and a new Overtrail package for "refined" outdoor adventures.
Why it matters: If you're glamping, you might as well travel in style.
Alas, I merely drove in and around Detroit, where the pocked pavement can sometimes make it seem like you're off-roading.
The specs: The LX700h combines a 3.4-liter, twin-turbo V-6 engine with an electric motor, but gets a mediocre 20 mpg for a hybrid.
You can run just on the electric motor for better throttle control while crawling on challenging paths, but as with most Lexus vehicles, the hybrid is really about extra performance for daily driving.
1 fun thing: The Overtrail's 2400-watt AC inverter turns the car into a power source when off the grid.
Everything else is pure Lexus: a leather-wrapped dashboard, massaging seats, three display screens and tons of technology.
The bottom line: All yours for $115,350.
I test-drive vehicles in my role as a juror for the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. Opinions are my own.
