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2022 Lexus RZ (EV)
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What Car? review of the RZ
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Lexus RZ review
WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
“A decent first attempt at a purpose-built EV from Lexus. Expensive though and you'd have to really like the yoke to pick it over rivals”
Clearly a huge amount of effort has gone into Lexus’ new steer-by-wire system, and although it won’t be hitting our streets until 2025 and we’re not fully sold on its effectiveness just yet, at least it provides the RZ with an interesting differentiator.
Unfortunately, the standard version is just a little too ‘generic EV SUV’ for our liking right now, and it’s an expensive one at that. We’ll have to drive one on UK roads in order to determine whether those traditional Lexus values of comfort, quietness and refinement shine through. But for now, we’re not sure it’s worth the extra outlay over some impressive competition.
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WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
“A decent first attempt at a purpose-built EV from Lexus. Expensive though and you'd have to really like the yoke to pick it over rivals”
Clearly a huge amount of effort has gone into Lexus’ new steer-by-wire system, and although it won’t be hitting our streets until 2025 and we’re not fully sold on its effectiveness just yet, at least it provides the RZ with an interesting differentiator.
Unfortunately, the standard version is just a little too ‘generic EV SUV’ for our liking right now, and it’s an expensive one at that. We’ll have to drive one on UK roads in order to determine whether those traditional Lexus values of comfort, quietness and refinement shine through. But for now, we’re not sure it’s worth the extra outlay over some impressive competition.
Lexus RZ Review 2023 | Top Gear
A decent first attempt at a purpose-built EV from Lexus. Quite expensive though...
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The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Is a Great Lexus, But a Bad EV
Toyota's first crack at an all-electric Lexus isn't brilliant out of the gate, but at least it's a super comfortable near-luxury crossover.
At the end of the day, the RZ is a fantastic Lexus crossover, but a terrible EV. It’s comfortable and luxurious enough to make most people happy, but it’s so far from being competitive with vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Genesis GV60, I have to wonder why you’d buy this Lexus over anything else.
jalopnik.com
Toyota's first crack at an all-electric Lexus isn't brilliant out of the gate, but at least it's a super comfortable near-luxury crossover.
At the end of the day, the RZ is a fantastic Lexus crossover, but a terrible EV. It’s comfortable and luxurious enough to make most people happy, but it’s so far from being competitive with vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Genesis GV60, I have to wonder why you’d buy this Lexus over anything else.
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Is a Great Lexus, But a Bad EV
Toyota's first crack at an all-electric Lexus isn't brilliant out of the gate, but at least it's a super comfortable near-luxury crossover.
jalopnik.com
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Redline Reviews review of the 2023 RZ 450e
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Autogefuhl review of the RZ 450e
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Electrifying review of the RZ 450e
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Alex on Autos first drive of the RZ 450e
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The Lexus RZ’s Steer-by-Wire Tech Is a Neat Idea Implemented Poorly
Lexus' first electric crossover, the RZ 450e, will soon offer steer-by-wire with a Tesla-style yoke. I drove a preproduction prototype, and it left me confused.
jalopnik.com
Lexus' first electric crossover, the RZ 450e, will soon offer steer-by-wire with a Tesla-style yoke. I drove a preproduction prototype, and it left me confused.
The Lexus RZ’s Steer-by-Wire Tech Is a Neat Idea Implemented Poorly
Lexus' first electric crossover, the RZ 450e, will soon offer steer-by-wire with a Tesla-style yoke. I drove a preproduction prototype, and it left me confused.
jalopnik.com
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MotorWeek first drive of the RZ
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We drove the new Lexus RZ with ‘yoke’ steering, and it was a pleasant surprise
There are a number of ‘firsts’ that warrant mentioning when discussing the new Lexus RZ 450e, which I recently spent some good quality time with on its international launch in the picturesque countryside of Southern France.
Due to reach South African shores in 2024, the RZ is the first battery-powered Lexus to be constructed around the new eTNGA dedicated electric car platform.
Although it shares its basic chassis architecture with the Toyota bZ4X, the new Lexus is a larger and more luxurious offering that’s sized between the current Lexus NX and RX models. Like those siblings, the RZ takes the form of a crossover with somewhat edgy and striking lines.
But Lexus clearly doesn’t want it to handle like your typical SUV, which brings us to another first: the One Motion Grip steer-by-wire system. Or the ‘Yoke’ as many have labelled it.
Lacking a top rim altogether, this butterfly-shaped steering wheel - if you could even call it that - looks like something out of Star Wars. But it does come with a caveat as the new system will not be offered in a production model until 2025 at the earliest, notwithstanding any regulatory hurdles that it might still face in certain regions.
There are a number of ‘firsts’ that warrant mentioning when discussing the new Lexus RZ 450e, which I recently spent some good quality time with on its international launch in the picturesque countryside of Southern France.
Due to reach South African shores in 2024, the RZ is the first battery-powered Lexus to be constructed around the new eTNGA dedicated electric car platform.
Although it shares its basic chassis architecture with the Toyota bZ4X, the new Lexus is a larger and more luxurious offering that’s sized between the current Lexus NX and RX models. Like those siblings, the RZ takes the form of a crossover with somewhat edgy and striking lines.
But Lexus clearly doesn’t want it to handle like your typical SUV, which brings us to another first: the One Motion Grip steer-by-wire system. Or the ‘Yoke’ as many have labelled it.
Lacking a top rim altogether, this butterfly-shaped steering wheel - if you could even call it that - looks like something out of Star Wars. But it does come with a caveat as the new system will not be offered in a production model until 2025 at the earliest, notwithstanding any regulatory hurdles that it might still face in certain regions.
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Lexus RZ 450e is now available in the US, starts from $59,650
The most expensive of the Lexus/Toyota/Subaru triplets has been finally launched in the US making it the first global Lexus ever. The RZ 450e is available in every market where Lexus vehicles are sold. It joins the lineup of 7 electrified Lexus models but is the first dedicated battery-powered EV from the brand.
The RZ 450e is a sibling of the Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra. While the Solterra is the bargain of the trio, Lexus sits right at the top of the range with its starting price of $59,650. The premium does buy some extras though.
Starting with the performance, the RZ 450e is only available with the 313 hp dual-motor AWD system which makes its siblings from Toyota and Subaru look lame. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) takes only 5 seconds but all that performance comes at a price - EPA certified range is only 354 km or 220 miles. Opting for the 20” rim and tire combo drops that down to 196 miles.
Lexus is trying really hard to portray the RZ 450e as performance oriented and minimalistic. Performance - sure, but the minimalistic part simply refers to its plain and uninspiring gray interior lifted from Toyota. Thankfully Lexus dressed up the RZ 450e in better quality fabrics but there is no getting away from the fact that this is just a dress-up party.
www.arenaev.com
The most expensive of the Lexus/Toyota/Subaru triplets has been finally launched in the US making it the first global Lexus ever. The RZ 450e is available in every market where Lexus vehicles are sold. It joins the lineup of 7 electrified Lexus models but is the first dedicated battery-powered EV from the brand.
The RZ 450e is a sibling of the Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra. While the Solterra is the bargain of the trio, Lexus sits right at the top of the range with its starting price of $59,650. The premium does buy some extras though.
Starting with the performance, the RZ 450e is only available with the 313 hp dual-motor AWD system which makes its siblings from Toyota and Subaru look lame. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) takes only 5 seconds but all that performance comes at a price - EPA certified range is only 354 km or 220 miles. Opting for the 20” rim and tire combo drops that down to 196 miles.
Lexus is trying really hard to portray the RZ 450e as performance oriented and minimalistic. Performance - sure, but the minimalistic part simply refers to its plain and uninspiring gray interior lifted from Toyota. Thankfully Lexus dressed up the RZ 450e in better quality fabrics but there is no getting away from the fact that this is just a dress-up party.
Lexus RZ 450e is now available in the US, starts from $59,650
The all-electric Lexus RZ 450e is the first Lexus to be available in all markets as it is finally launched in the US.
www.arenaev.com
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Lexus reveals RZ 450e as first ground-up BEV expected for SA
www.carmag.co.za
Lexus reveals RZ 450e as first ground-up BEV expected for SA
Set for South African introduction in 2024, Lexus' all-new RZ BEV will serve as their primary crossover moving into an electrified future.
www.carmag.co.za
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EV Buyers Guide first drive of the RZ 450e
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Drive.com.au first drive of the 2023 RZ450e
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Lexus RZ 450e electric crossover confirmed for South Africa
The new Lexus RZ 450e is the company’s first purpose-built electric vehicle and South Africans will get to experience it in the not-too-distant future.
Lexus SA has confirmed that the new EV model is set to arrive on local shores during the first quarter of 2024, with pricing and specifications set to be finalised closer to launch.
IOL got an early preview of the new RZ model back in February, so click here to see our driving impressions from the international launch in France.
The RZ is based on Toyota’s e-TNGA architecture that was designed exclusively for EVs, and its dual electric motors send 230kW and 434Nm to all four wheels through the Direct4 all-wheel drive system.
Lexus claims a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.3 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 230km/h.
The juice comes from a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for a claimed driving range of more than 400km, under ideal urban conditions.
The new Lexus RZ 450e is the company’s first purpose-built electric vehicle and South Africans will get to experience it in the not-too-distant future.
Lexus SA has confirmed that the new EV model is set to arrive on local shores during the first quarter of 2024, with pricing and specifications set to be finalised closer to launch.
IOL got an early preview of the new RZ model back in February, so click here to see our driving impressions from the international launch in France.
The RZ is based on Toyota’s e-TNGA architecture that was designed exclusively for EVs, and its dual electric motors send 230kW and 434Nm to all four wheels through the Direct4 all-wheel drive system.
Lexus claims a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.3 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 230km/h.
The juice comes from a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for a claimed driving range of more than 400km, under ideal urban conditions.
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Carwow review of the RZ