“The LX 700h is about dual personality, highly capable on-road and off, and a nice, comfortable feel with massaging seats,” said Hollingsworth. “Then off-road you’re still going to have that comfortable ride. It’s one of few vehicles in the segment that can take you to that level off-road and still have the luxury.”

The latest iteration of the LX arrived in the U.S. for the 2022 model year. The LX 600 grade features a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6, making 409 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic gearbox hooks up to a full-time four-wheel drive system.

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