Very Good
2025 Lexus LBX review
Paying up for the top-spec Lexus LBX brings a suite of luxury extras and all-wheel drive, but it worsens an already shaky value equation.
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Lexus LBX vs Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
Lexus LBX
Alfa Romeo Tonale
2025 Lexus
LBX
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2025 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $78,240
$50,900 - $79,000
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Colours Available
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1618 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 206kW | 118kW - 208kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 185Nm - 390Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86.5 - 92.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
