2025 Lexus LX

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2025 Lexus LX

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Original MSRP

$107,350–$116,350

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Features We Love

For 2025, the Lexus LX gets some meaningful updates, including the addition of the first-ever hybrid model, the LX 700h. Lexus also introduces a new Overtrail trim, which is more focused on off-road capability. Across the lineup, you’ll now get Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard, along with a few added tech and convenience features.

Two LATCH positions in the second row outboard seats: you’ve got lower anchors behind both the driver and passenger seats, and installs feel really straightforward
Three top tether anchors across the second row: you can run a forward-facing seat in any second-row position, including the middle, which I always love to see
Two car seats fit comfortably side by side: I installed a Graco Extend2Fit and an UPPAbaby Mesa, and both fit well without fighting for space
Removable headrests for better installs: makes a big difference when you’re trying to get a secure fit with certain car seats
Ceiling vents for second-row passengers: airflow is actually great back here, which matters so much when you have kids in car seats
Second-row seats are super comfortable and plush: not car seat-specific, but if you’re sitting back there with your kids, it’s a really comfortable ride
Middle seat is usable with a car seat setup: it’s tight, but I was able to sit between two seats when needed, which isn’t always the case

Just know, this setup really shines with two car seats in the second row. Once you start trying to use the third row or push for three-across regularly, it gets a lot more limiting.

Car Mom Review

The Exterior

The Front End Feels Busy and Overdone

I’ll be honest, the front end is not my favorite. There’s just a lot going on. The grille is huge, the headlights are really aggressive, and those boomerang-style fog lights add even more to an already busy design. I actually prefer the look of the older LX models because this one feels a little overworked.

Side Profile Is Much Cleaner and More Balanced

From the side, I like it a lot more. It feels simpler and more put together, which is a nice contrast to the front.

Clean beltline design: one strong line running across the side makes it feel more streamlined
Running boards included: helpful for getting kids in and out, especially in a tall SUV like this
Roof rails and chrome accents: give it that classic Lexus look without feeling too flashy
Wheel design stands out: the two-tone wheels with that bold center detail actually look really good

Rear Design Is Simple and Works Well

The back of the car brings things back down to a simpler, more classic look, which I appreciate. It’s not trying too hard. The wraparound taillights are really well done, and Lexus generally does a great job here. The chrome detailing is subtle, and overall it just feels cleaner than the front.

It’s Big, But Still Feels Manageable

This is a large SUV, no question, and you do feel that when you’re driving it. But visually, it doesn’t feel as overwhelming as something like a Suburban. It still has that big presence, just in a slightly more refined, Lexus way.

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First Row

The first row is comfortable and drives really well, but once I actually start using it day to day, there are a few things that stand out pretty quickly.

You Can See Everything, But It Still Feels Big

Visibility is solid up here, which I appreciate in a car this size. The windows are wide and the mirrors help a lot, but you still feel like you’re driving a big SUV.

The Infotainment System Slows You Down

This is where it loses me a bit. It just doesn’t feel intuitive.

No touchscreen: everything runs through that center dial and it’s super sensitive
Too many steps for simple tasks: like switching between radio stations
Feels outdated for the price: especially compared to other SUVs in this range

Physical Buttons Save It

I do like that they kept some things simple and easy to access.

Dedicated climate controls: quick to adjust without digging through a screen
Volume knob and buttons: exactly what you want while driving
Climate concierge feature: automatically adjusts heated seats and steering wheel

Storage Feels Like an Afterthought

For a car this size, I want more usable space.

Not much open storage: nowhere easy to drop your phone or keys
Large control area takes up space: but doesn’t really help you

Cupholders Get in the Way

This is one of those small things that ends up being annoying every day.

Tight fit for larger cups: even a regular water bottle is pushing it
Placement interferes with controls: which just shouldn’t happen

Seats Are Really Comfortable, Design Feels Dated

The seats are plush and great for longer drives, so no complaints there. The overall look inside just leans a little older and doesn’t quite match how bold the exterior feels.

Second Row

You’ve got lower anchors behind the driver and passenger seats only, and they’re easy to get to. I didn’t have to fight for them, which I always appreciate.

Outboard LATCH only: one set on each side
Easy access: installs feel pretty quick and simple

Three Top Tether Anchors Across the Entire Second Row

This gives you a little more flexibility.

Tether anchors in all three seats: driver, passenger, and middle
Middle seat works for forward-facing: using a seat belt install

Two Car Seats Fit Comfortably, Middle Seat Gets Tight Fast

I installed a Graco Extend2Fit and an UPPAbaby Mesa, and both fit well. Sitting in between them was where it got tight.

Two car seats side by side work well
Middle seat is usable but snug: not a ton of extra space
Bench is not the widest: so three-across is not ideal for most setups

Rear-Facing Car Seats Limit Front Seat Space

This was noticeable right away. I wanted just a little more room up front.

Front seat has to come forward: especially with larger rear-facing seats
No sliding second row: you can’t adjust spacing to make it work better

Third Row Access Requires Folding the Seat Forward

Getting to the third row is technically possible, but not with car seats installed.

Seat folds and moves forward for access
Blocked once car seats are installed: not realistic for daily use
Makes this feel like a two-row car for families

Comfort Is Great, But Functionality Is Limited

The seats are really plush and comfortable, and I do like the ceiling vents and climate features back here. It just doesn’t feel very flexible once you start adding car seats and trying to use all three rows.

Third Row

Third Row Feels Like an Afterthought

I can get back here, but it’s not a space I’d plan to use often. It feels really tight, and it just doesn’t seem like this was designed with families in mind.

You Can’t Use This Row for Car Seats

This is the biggest issue for me. There are no lower anchors and no top tether anchors back here, so I wouldn’t plan on putting any car seats in the third row. If you need a true three-row setup for kids, this is where it falls short.

It’s Tight, Especially for Adults

Once I’m sitting back here, my knees are pretty high and close to my chest, which isn’t very comfortable. The middle seat is also extremely narrow, so realistically this is a two-person row at most, and even that feels like a squeeze.

Getting Back Here Isn’t Easy

You have to fold and move the second row forward to get into the third row. That works fine on its own, but the second you install car seats, it becomes a problem. There’s really no practical way to access this row with car seats in place.

There Are a Few Nice Features, But They Don’t Change Much

You do get ceiling vents and a couple of cupholders, which I always like to see, especially for airflow. But there are no USB ports, and overall it just feels pretty basic for a car at this price point.

This Really Works Better as a Two-Row Family Car

At the end of the day, I would treat this like a two-row SUV if you have kids. Between the tight space, lack of car seat support, and difficult access, the third row just isn’t something I’d rely on regularly.

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Trunk

Trunk Space Is Tight With the Third Row Up

This is where I start to struggle with this car as a family vehicle. With the third row up, there’s just not a lot of usable space. I tried fitting a stroller back here and was honestly surprised it even fit, but it was tight and not something I’d want to deal with every day.

Very limited space behind the third row: you’re working with a small cargo area
Barely fits a stroller: and that’s a smaller one, not a full-size option
Not ideal for daily mom life: groceries, gear, and everything else add up fast

Third Row Design Takes Up Valuable Cargo Space

The way the third row folds doesn’t help the situation. It doesn’t disappear into the floor, so you’re still losing usable space even when it’s down.

Seats don’t fold flat into the floor: they still take up room
Less functional cargo area: compared to setups that fully disappear

Split Tailgate Adds an Extra Step

This is one of those features that sounds nice but feels like more work in practice.

Half power, half manual tailgate: you have to lift part of it yourself
Extra step when your hands are full: which is almost always

This Feels Small for a Full-Size SUV

For how big this vehicle is, I expected more from the trunk. It just doesn’t deliver the kind of space most families need, especially if you’re planning to use that third row regularly.

Safety

The 2025 Lexus LX (including the LX 600 and new LX 700h) has not been evaluated by the IIHS, so there are no official crash test ratings available and it does not qualify for a Top Safety Pick.

Seatbelt Pretensioners Are in the Front and Second-Row Outboard Seats

This vehicle includes seatbelt pretensioners in the front seats and second-row outboard seats, designed to tighten the seatbelt in certain crash situations to help better secure passengers.

Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 Is Now Standard Across the Lineup

For 2025, the LX gets an upgrade to Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard equipment.

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: includes automatic emergency braking and detection for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists
All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: maintains distance and can bring the vehicle to a stop and resume
Lane Tracing Assist and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: help keep the vehicle centered and provide corrective input
Road Sign Assist and Intelligent High Beams: improve driver awareness and nighttime visibility

Car Seat Setup

Car Seat Setup Works Best in the Second Row

If you’re planning to use this car for car seats, here’s the reality. This is really a second-row-focused setup, and that’s where I’d keep all of my installs.

Two LATCH positions in the second row outboard seats: I have lower anchors behind the driver and passenger seats, and they’re easy to access. I installed a forward-facing Graco Extend2Fit on one side and an UPPAbaby Mesa on the other, and both fit well without any issues.

Three top tether anchors across the second row: this is a big win. You can run a forward-facing seat in any second-row position, including the middle, as long as you’re using the seat belt install with the tether.

Two car seats fit comfortably, but three-across is tight: I sat between the two seats I installed, and it was pretty snug. It works, but this is not the widest bench I’ve tested, so I wouldn’t plan on an easy three-across.

No LATCH or tether anchors in the third row: this is the biggest limitation for me. There are no lower anchors and no top tether anchors back there, so I would not plan on using the third row for forward-facing car seats.

Third-row access doesn’t work well with car seats installed: the second row needs to move forward to get back there, and once you have car seats installed, that’s just not realistic.

Rear entertainment can interfere with car seats: I skipped it when building this car because screens on the back of the seats can get in the way of rear-facing installs.

Overall, I’d confidently run two car seats in the second row, and you do have the flexibility of that middle tether if you need it. But if you’re someone who needs easy third-row access or multiple rows of car seats, this one is going to feel limiting.

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