7.5
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
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2024 Lexus
LBX
vs
2024 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
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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
137 km
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$50,900 - $78,500
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$1,600)
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 | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 8 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 118kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 240Nm - 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10.5 - 12.5 | |
