When it comes to premium compact SUVs, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV and the 2026 Lexus NX 350h are ahead of the pack, offering two very different approaches to electrified driving. Both are AWD luxury SUVs with hybrid powertrains, but the similarity ends there. The Tonale is a full plug-in hybrid with 53 kilometres of pure electric range and a turbocharged engine that delivers 285 combined horsepower. The NX 350h is a self-charging mild hybrid focused on efficiency and long-range comfort, returning an exceptional 914 kilometres of total range. Continue reading with the team at Alfa Romeo of London as we pit these titans head-to-head to figure out which one makes the right case for you.

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2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV vs. 2026 Lexus NX 350h Performance & Powertrain

The Tonale PHEV's turbocharged 1.3L four-cylinder paired with a 90-kW electric motor produces 285 combined horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque, delivered through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The NX 350h pairs a 2.5L four-cylinder with a small 1.7-kWh battery for 240 combined horsepower through a CVT. It's smooth, refined, and efficient.

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV vs. 2026 Lexus NX 350h Interior & Comfort

In the Tonale, you’re greeted with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that makes the NX 350h’s 7-inch display undersized by today’s standards. The tonale also throws in a 12-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, wireless charging, a fully digital TFT instrument cluster, remote start, and more as standard.

The NX 350h isn't without its own strengths. Ventilated and heated front seats come standard, along with memory seats that include steering wheel memory and a thoughtful windshield wiper de-icer.

But, at $58,025, the NX Premium still lacks wireless charging, built-in navigation, and a larger infotainment display. That's a gap against what the Tonale delivers as standard equipment. Throw in the Tonale's more generous front and rear headroom and legroom, and the Italian entry pulls slightly ahead on interior space, too.

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Interior Highlights

• 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Full Voice Activation
• 12-Speaker Harman/Kardon Audio
• Wireless Charging Pad
• Alfa Romeo DNA Selector with Drive Mode Control
• Heated Front Seats & Heated Steering Wheel
• 360-Degree Camera & Panoramic Sunroof

2026 Lexus NX 350h Interior Highlights

• Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
• Memory Seats with Steering Wheel Memory
• Panoramic Sunroof
• 10-Speaker Audio System
• Windshield Wiper De-icer
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV vs. 2026 Lexus NX 350h Verdict

The 2026 Lexus NX 350h is a refined, efficient, and well-warranted hybrid SUV that excels at long-range comfort. But here's what the NX 350h simply cannot offer. The 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV delivers 53 kilometres of electric range, 45 more horsepower, a larger and more capable touchscreen and wireless charging.

For drivers who want a luxury PHEV that moves them emotionally as much as it moves efficiently, the Tonale PHEV is the clear choice.

Shop the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV at Alfa Romeo of London

At Alfa Romeo of London in London, ON, our team is ready to help you find the perfect 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV for your lifestyle. Contact us today to find out when you can come in and test drive this exceptional plug-in hybrid SUV for yourself!