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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Josh Nevett
Lexus LBX vs Renault Megane E-Tech Comparison
Lexus LBX
Renault Megane E-Tech
2024 Lexus
LBX
vs
2024 Renault
Megane E-Tech
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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7.5
7.9
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Renault Megane E-Tech TECHNO EV60
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$54,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Competitive new price point
- Concept car looks, cool details
- Fun little thing to drive
Misses
- Back seat, boot on the smaller side
- Omitted features available abroad
- Slow real-world charge speed
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
- Metallic Paint (+$400)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Two-tone Solid Paint (+$400)
Colours Available
The 2023 Renault Megane E-Tech is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Solid White
- Diamond Black
- Shadow Grey
- Rafale Grey
- Flame Red
- Night Blue
A Black Diamond contrasting roof is available with Solid White, Shadow Grey, Rafale Grey, Flame Red, and Night Blue. A Shadow Grey contrasting roof, on the other hand, is available on Solid White, Diamond Black, Flame Red, and Night Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | - | |
