The Lexus RZ 450e which shares a base with the Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra, is Lexus’ entry into the EV market. Being a Lexus, it has a much more upscale interior to match its more upscale external style. Although the Lexus and the bZ4X share the same 65.6 kWh battery pack, the Lexus’s powertrain is a more potent dual-motor arrangement with a higher output of 308 horsepower. This all-wheel-drive powertrain, known as Direct4 by the luxury brand, comes standard. With a floating roof, a ducktail spoiler, and aggressive headlamps, the RZ has a slick exterior design. The appearance of the inside is more understated, and the majority of the controls are located on a sizable 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display.
The vehicle is the company’s first global battery EV (BEV). According to the brand, the car will be made available on the international market by the end of this year. The new RZ is built on a base designed specifically for BEVs and features a new Direct4 all-wheel-drive system. The adoption of a BEV-specific platform (e-TNGA) and a light-weight, extremely stiff body have improved the vehicle’s fundamental performance by achieving the best weight distribution and positioning the battery and motor.
Lexus RZ 450e Price
Although the vehicle’s pricing has not been disclosed, it is anticipated to be in the Rs 60–70 lakh (ex-showroom) range in India. The vehicle will be accessible on the international market by year’s end.
Lexus RZ 450e Powertrain
Two electric motors and a 71.4 kWh battery pack power the RZ (one at each axle). A total of 308 bhp and 435 Nm of torque are produced by the front and rear motors, respectively, each producing 201 and 107 bhp of power. The top-of-the-line Toyota Bz4X is outperformed by the RZ in terms of power, though. The RZ 450e has a 450-kilometer range on a single charge, according to WLTC.
Lexus RZ 450e ExteriorÂ
It resembles previous Lexus SUVs in terms of exterior styling quite a bit. It has a spindle grille, daytime running lights that resemble swooshes, geometric design cues, and an LED light bar at the back. In addition, it sports a little ducktail spoiler and a roofline that slopes.
Lexus RZ 450e Interior
The Lexus RZ incorporates the Lexus Interface infotainment system, a 14-inch touchscreen previously exclusive to the NX and LX SUVs. Additionally, it has a panoramic sunroof that extends the entire length of the car, from the front seats to the back. Among the available safety systems are adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alert, and automated emergency braking.
