2025 Lexus RX Hybrid vs 2024 Hyundai Kona
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MSRP$24,250 | MSRP$51,125 |
Listings333 | Listings42 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2024 Hyundai Kona Reviews SummaryThe Kona debuted for 2018 and got an electric counterpart when the Kona EV hit the market the following year. Hyundai's subcompact SUV got a refresh for 2022, which also saw the addition of the hot-hatch Kona N to the stable. Now, the Kona kicks off a whole new generation, with a new look, new tech, and, naturally, a new price tag to match. In a crowded segment, do the new features match–or perhaps even exceed–the added cost? | |
2025 Lexus RX Hybrid Reviews SummaryIs the popularity of Lexus’s midsize two-row SUV justifiable? Or does the RX sell on the strength of the Lexus brand and the model’s legendary reputation for reliability, a plush ride, and a quiet interior? The changes to the 2025 RX don’t help answer that question, unless you're looking for sportier choices such as the new F Sport Black Line special edition shown here. Verdict: Though it lacks substantial competition in the luxury hybrid SUV segment, the 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid is worthy of consideration. With hybrid, performance hybrid, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain choices, as well as a range of packages that cater to a variety of customer requirements, it checks a lot of boxes. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
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Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3005 lbs | Curb Weight4455 lbs |
Height62.2 in | Height67.3 in |
Length171.3 in | Length192.5 in |
Width71.9 in | Width75.6 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1085 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,250 | $51,125 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Kona debuted for 2018 and got an electric counterpart when the Kona EV hit the market the following year. Hyundai's subcompact SUV got a refresh for 2022, which also saw the addition of the hot-hatch Kona N to the stable. Now, the Kona kicks off a whole new generation, with a new look, new tech, and, naturally, a new price tag to match. In a crowded segment, do the new features match–or perhaps even exceed–the added cost? | Is the popularity of Lexus’s midsize two-row SUV justifiable? Or does the RX sell on the strength of the Lexus brand and the model’s legendary reputation for reliability, a plush ride, and a quiet interior? The changes to the 2025 RX don’t help answer that question, unless you're looking for sportier choices such as the new F Sport Black Line special edition shown here. Verdict: Though it lacks substantial competition in the luxury hybrid SUV segment, the 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid is worthy of consideration. With hybrid, performance hybrid, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain choices, as well as a range of packages that cater to a variety of customer requirements, it checks a lot of boxes. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3005 lbs | 4455 lbs |
Height | 62.2 in | 67.3 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 192.5 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 75.6 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1085 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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