Just got to thinking about it today...I wonder if/when such a car will be made. The hybrid system from the LS put onto this truck with some extra luxo goodies would be pretty sweet

 

Yeah, with a vehicle this big and the fuel mileage could use a boost!

 

CVT in a full-time 4WD format....that will be tricky.

 

Lexus is commited to having a hybrid in every product line so it will happen but like the LS it probably will be a staggered release.

 

Why? That defeats the original intent of the SUV..oh wait, that's right the real LC died several generations ago

 

Why? It makes people feel better even though they probably won't recover the additional cost of the technology

 

Plus it could be the flagship LX with premium features and options, much like the LS 600hL.

 

Ouch! That hurts bit.

 

2011 or by the 4LX (2018) for a hybrid. Probably by then they will use the 600h engine for it.

Plus the LX570 the mpg is like 14 (combined) and the CO2 (is probably below 377 g / km)

If there was a LX hybrid it probably be like 219-250 g/km for the CO2, it be one of the cleanest large SUVs on the market. Nothing would come close to it. Plus it probably average 21 mpg.

Honestly how many SUVs do you know that weigh about 5000 pounds with 430+ hp that can get 21 mpg and pollute like a VW Jetta. (Lexus LX Hybrid) The LX hybrid could probably sell for like $80k USD.

 

off road and hybrid don't play too well together.

 

Yep. I remember when the RX400h first came out, Lexus said something about not being able to drive on sand as it would mess up the electronics or something.

Would be cool to see this. If they can get it to work in a Tundra, then I think they should definitely try it with the LX.

 

I'm pretty sure the last generation LX was pretty capable off road.

 

Yes, the Current LX/LC100 is capable. But the LC80 was even more so, considerably. I have/had both. It is not hard to see that the 570 will continue to improve in the 'on-the-road', gradually and slowly giving up the 'off-road' part of it.

 

Imagine the torque curve!

 

Interesting concept....but a hybrid suv with that much power, give it 5+ more years before we see em on the road