Lexus RX vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
What's the difference?

Lexus RX

$101,200 - $111,100

2026 price

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Hyundai Ioniq 5

$42,449 - $92,950

2024 price

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Summary

2026 Lexus RX

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5

By Emily Agar

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Fuel Type

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Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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Electric range

500 km

Energy consumption

18.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

84.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Smooth & refined
Premium features
Family-friendly rear seat

Refinement
Safety
Still looks great

Dislikes

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

Awkward exterior door handles
No spare wheel
Big turning circle

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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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Summary

What is it about single letters and performance cars?

BMW has M, Volkswagen has R, Lexus has F, and with only 23 choices left Hyundai opted for N - which stands for Namyang, site of the brand’s sprawling proving ground and development centre in South Korea, and Nurburgring, the famous German racing circuit where its performance cars are fine-tuned.

And like BMW M Sport, VW R-Line and Lexus F Sport, the Korean giant has N Line as a ‘lite’ option. Sporty models that add a little more punch and visual flair without crossing the line into hardcore hot-rod territory.

And this is one its latest examples, the pure-electric Ioniq 5 SUV in top-spec Epiq AWD trim and equipped with the N Line Option Pack as well as the tricky Digital Mirror Pack.

In this configuration it slots into the $90K price band, which means it has a lot to live up to in terms of performance, safety, driving dynamics, value and more.

So, stay with us to see if this premium five-seater is the kind of sporty EV SUV that gets your heart racing.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lexus RX 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Epiq N-Line AWD leverages an electric powertrain’s best attributes brilliantly well.

It’s ultra smooth and comfortable with ample performance and great dynamics thanks in part to this car’s N Line spec.

Its price tag pits it against formidable competition from the German Big Three, Tesla and others. But it has what it takes in terms of quality and value to fight that battle. It’s an impressive machine.

Lexus RX vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 What's the difference?

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Lexus RX vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
What's the difference?