The 2023 Lexus RZ Is Lexus's First Fully Electric Model

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This is the Lexus RZ, Lexus's first fully electric model. Today I'm reviewing this Lexus RZ, and I'll show you all the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel of the Lexus RZ and show you what it's like to drive.

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DOUGSCORE CHART:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:13 THIS...
00:46 Overview
01:56 Power and Range
04:36 Styling
05:16 Yoke Steering Wheel
06:36 Interior Quirks & Features
07:07 Magic Sunroof
07:47 Full Alcantara Seats
08:18 Magic Center Console Lid
08:40 Gear Selector
09:10 Infotainment
11:16 Gauge Cluster & HUD
12:28 Rear Seating
14:05 Cargo Area
15:05 Exterior Quirks & Features
17:05 Driving Experience
21:13 Final Thoughts
21:46 DougScore

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[tayzonday]

Those wheel wells look like they ordered Toyota Tundra tires but only Sienna tires were in-stock 🧐

[thetypicalhomeowner]

Sub 200 mile range in a 2023 electric midsize SUV is flat out unacceptable. They should’ve waited to debut this until they could find a way to get at least 250 miles out of it.

[DaveDVideoMaker]

The RZ is Lexus’ first EV for the North American market. In Europe there is a Lexus EV launched before the RZ called the UX300e.

[Vorael]

doug talked a lot about the trio of price/range/power but i feel like honestly it's probably just the range holding this car back. if the interior is nice enough and "premium" feeling enough you can justify the 60k price tag, and 0-60 in the mid 5 second range is more than fast enough for 99% of people who would want to buy a lexus crossover. if they could just boost the range by 100 miles or so i think this car would go from kind of a joke to totally viable.

[flowmastaflam]

How did they make the wheel wells look so stupid lol

[baimun]

Just realizing why Lexus never should have made the black fender flares GLOSS black.... When the video cuts to Doug standing next to the vehicle it looked like GIANT gaping Fender holes with teeny tiny roller skate wheels inside. 😳 The next sequence of competitors with MATTE fender flares were fine, and then it cut back to the black holes on the sides of the RZ and I couldn't stop staring at them. 🤣

[KaiPonte]

Thank you for the honest Doug interview. I was so looking forward to this car last year. I love Lexus, having owned a LS430 and owning a 200, 000 mile SC400. But when I saw what the BZ4X offered, I opted for a Ford Mach-e. This video reinforced my good decision. One year and 19, 000 miles later, I'm still very happy. I'll still enjoy my SC400 on the weekends.

[BeefIngot]

Holy God that gauge cluster looks straight out of 2013. How are they selling this thing for a premium 10 years later.

They dun brought over the land cruiser crew to do their EVs. They missed that this segment ain't looking for it ain't broke, they're looking for it don't look broke.

[stevel]

"this is a small luxury crossover" meanwhile its 4805mm in length. It's amazing you guys in USA call these vehicles SMALL 😂

[Southfloridelphia]

I don't understand the black wheel arches. Let's put big rims on the car but then but black wheel arches on it so it looks like the tires don't fill the wheel well.

[FifyKaqiqiPain]

"How much alcantara in the interior do you want"
*Lexus: Yes*

[damilolaakanni]

This ia about the size of the RX350, which means it's not small. Also, while it's the first Lexus EV in North America, there's the UX300e that has been on sale in Europe for a few years.

[jim]

Doug said the Tesla Model Y starts at $55, 000. What?
"*Price before incentives and savings is $47, 740. excluding taxes and fees. Subject to change."
That's without the tax rebate.

[phirunyin]

Considering optimistic range estimates of some manufacturers, it would be interesting to see a real world highway range test to complete depletion of battery against all competition. Wonder how big of a range advantage other manufacturers actually have .

[dannymartial]

Toyota needs to take EVs seriously instead of dipping their toe in, thinking that’ll be enough in a competitive market

[josemunoz]

America, the only place where they'd call this thing small

[dougsteimel]

You have to decide what is important to you. If you are looking for a practical car, then there are better choices. If you are looking for the best ride to and from work then I think this is a good choice. If taking long trips is in your plans, this car isn't for you. I bought the Luxury model and I love it. I wanted an SUV so that limits the choices. The assisted driving is different, but once you realize what it is and what it isn't it will completely change how you drive. It basically takes over having to worry about speed and staying in your lane. Those concerns are a thing of the past. When I look at the car in the videos, it does look odd. It looks completely different in person. I like how it looks. If you are looking for luxury this is a good choice. If you are looking for practical look at other options. I am 100% happy with my purchase.

[Nunya.Bidness]

Doug: “It doesn't look weird”
Me: 🙄

[hammersampson]

You forgot to mention that dealer markups add another $50k to the price. Since Tesla is the only automaker that sells directly to consumers (e.g. no dealer markups), they’re the only EV that makes any sense. Let the dealers go out of business.

[scottriley]

What category is the range accounted for in the Doug Score? For electrics, I'd be curious to see range, charge time, etc. represented in the score if possible?