Lexus RX vs Audi E-Tron
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Lexus RX

$101,200 - $111,100

2026 price

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Audi E-Tron

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2022 price

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Summary

2026 Lexus RX

2022 Audi E-Tron

By Emily Agar

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Electric motor type

Multi-Motor – Mixed Types

Fuel Type

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Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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Electric range

320 km

Energy consumption

27.0 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

95.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Smooth & refined
Premium features
Family-friendly rear seat

Mean looks
Understated power
Mind-bending handling

Dislikes

Relatively short EV-only range
No spare tyre, just a repair kit
Raised rear seat cramped for tall people

Feels its weight around town
Lacking some EV innovations
Energy efficiency

2026 Lexus RX Summary

Lexus has finally brought a plug-in hybrid to the Australian market with the RX450h+, and we’ve been testing the second-from-the-top Sports Luxury grade to see how it stacks up.

Promising a blend of electric efficiency and the high-end comfort Lexus is known for, this large SUV steps into a competitive segment. But does it deliver on both fronts?

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2022 Audi E-Tron Summary

The e-tron S was inevitable.

The marriage of the latest automotive trends – sporty electrified SUVs with specific performance bits, the e-tron S is as much rooted in Audi’s future as it is in the present.

Having been one of the earliest fully electric German cars in the space, and now with a few years of age on it. Can the e-tron S shine as one of the best? Read on to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lexus RX 2022 Audi E-Tron

Verdict

The new Lexus RX450h+ Sports Luxury is packed with a wealth of premium features and strikes a solid balance between refinement and practicality. There are enough thoughtful touches that make everyday driving a little easier.

You’ll get the most out of the plug-in hybrid powertrain if you’re able to charge it regularly; ideally every day. That might not always be practical for busy people on the go, but overall, the RX450h+ manages to blend efficiency with Lexus’ signature comfort and quality.

Verdict

The e-tron S looks mean, feels premium, and blends serious power with surprising grace under pressure. I still can’t shake the feeling I had with the standard e-tron, though, that this car is an Audi sports SUV first and an electric car second, and its weight holds it back from being as fun to drive as I think some rivals are.

If you love Audi and you want to go electric without stepping into something too unfamiliar it’s a great option. If you want an electric car which takes full advantage of what the next generation of technology can offer, keep an eye out, there’s plenty of fresh metal on the way.

Lexus RX vs Audi E-Tron What's the difference?

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Lexus RX vs Audi E-Tron
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