Renault Scenic E-Tech vs Lexus NX450H+

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Renault Scenic E-Tech
Renault Scenic E-Tech

$55,990 - $65,990

2026 price

Lexus NX450H+
Lexus NX450H+

$82,990 - $103,598

2025 price

Summary

2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech
2025 Lexus NX450H+
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

1.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • No physical spare tyre
  • Modest (steering) road feel
  • Uncompetitive warranty

  • Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
  • Not as flashy inside as rivals
  • Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone
2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Summary

What’s 15 years between friends? Well, in this instance quite a lot because this is the all-new, pure-electric Renault Scenic E-Tech small-medium SUV.

The Renault Scenic we knew here until the late noughties was a petrol-powered, five-seat family car or an upright, seven-seat people mover.

But this is an altogether sleeker proposition, priced and specified to compete with other electric SUVs like the BYD Sealion 7, Hyundai Elexio, Kia EV5, Skoda Elroq and Zeekr 7X.

So, could this fresh Euro contender have what it takes to steer you away from such an impressive set of pure-electric competitors?

We attended its local launch to find out.

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2025 Lexus NX450H+ Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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