Lexus just UPGRADED the 2024 RZ450e Electric Crossover // Now the best luxury EV to buy?!

#Lexus #rz450e #EV #crossover @lexus

Now Lexus offers some big upgrades and a new powertrain for its mass-market ev. Is it enough to bring buyers into a Lexus dealership? #rz300e

LEXUS has added a FWD model, the RZ300e, to its battery EV (hereinafter referred to as BEV) dedicated model "RZ" lineup, as well as some improvements, and released it at Lexus stores nationwide on November 30th.

Since the release of the RX400h in 2005, LEXUS has been a pioneer in electrification in the luxury market, constantly pursuing both excellent driving performance and environmental performance. Based on the electrification vision "Lexus Electrified" announced in 2019, we aim to realize a carbon-neutral society by popularizing electric vehicles such as HEV and PHEV while staying close to the needs of diverse customers and markets. In addition, we will use electrification technology to significantly improve basic performance and provide a driving experience and lifestyle unique to LEXUS battery EVs. As a luxury lifestyle brand, we will continue to respond swiftly and precisely to changes in the times and needs, and continue to take on the challenge of creating cars and providing experiences that exceed our customers' expectations.

As LEXUS' first BEV-only model since the release of the AWD model RZ450e, the RZ embodies the LEXUS-like car brought about by electrification technology with a ride and design that appeals to the senses, and is the starting point of the brand's transformation into a BEV-centered brand. This is a model.

The newly introduced RZ300e is a FWD model that inherits the driving concept "The Natural" that was established in the development of the RZ450e. Like the RZ450e, by adopting a BEV-specific platform (e-TNGA), we have achieved ideal inertia specifications through optimal placement of the battery and motor, as well as a lightweight and highly rigid body. Additionally, the rear suspension member was newly developed for FWD, and the concept of driving as an RZ was thoroughly developed regardless of the drive system.

In this partial improvement, we have adopted a "battery rapid temperature rise system" that contributes to improving rapid charging speed. By shortening the quick charging time at low outside temperatures, it contributes to improved usability for customers.

Additionally, in addition to installing additional reservable LEXUS charging stations to the LEXUS Electrified Program, a service program designed to enrich the time customers spend with their BEVs, we will also work with co-creation partners to provide new services and experiences. , to further expand the program.

Furthermore, we will additionally introduce the RZ in nine countries and regions, including Central and South America, to offer BEV options to even more customers. By adding the RZ300e to the RZ lineup, LEXUS will further accelerate its transformation into a brand centered on BEVs and respond to the diverse needs of customers.

[KirkKreifels]

Just got confirmation that RZ300e will have 266 mi EPA!

[susancurtis]

We leased two 2024 RZ 300e. We love them! We live in Southern California and presently there's a $16, 500 cash rebate on leases until July 31, 2024. Good review - thank you.

[anthonymitchell]

I live in the Wash DC area and the RZ(s) are just sitting on dealers' lots. Dealers are already starting to mark down the price. I'm a Lexus fan but highly disappointed in this product.

[robertwarren]

The RZ450e is perfect for me. With current technology I would not want to take any EV on a long road trip until solid state batteries get here. In my opinion, that is still the domain for gas or hybrid cars.

[YepYep]

I’m in the uk and waiting for my luxury rz 450e on a 2 year lesse. Fantastic deal. I could not miss the deal to get into such a premium car. What updates should be included with car. Will I get the percentage for battery ? And will I be getting extra range ? Or are these updates only fir the rz300e? Thanks for the great video .

[kevinyu]

I would be fine with the RZ if they give me a huge discount like I heard some of yall be getting

[arnegerhardsen]

We will get the Lexus RZ300e in Norway in mai/junei. It's no problem with the guessometer in RZ now, but I don't understand anyone will use 20" wheels because the consunption is much higherq, the 18" wheels also has better comfort and don't wear out the tires so fast with lower tire cost. With the 18" RZ450e in our driving the range is looking good in real range. Toyota bz4x was the best ev in two wintertests in Norway and is among the best selling evs in Norway. You must remember that not every markets has the driving a ross the states like you have in the US. When the handling and comfort is more importent, and by us many people don't need more range, and why driving around with the battery weight for 650 km if you may be one time would like to drive such a distance.

[arnegerhardsen]

Hello Kirk, thanks for many good reviews. I'm sorry that I'm a little critical now, but you might have done some guessing by using old results after the tests before the software updates in the comparison against the new FWD Lexus model with results from the new and updated software. I think they have increased the range a lot with higher efficiency after their software and system update. Because in the road test with the Norwegian Electric Car Assosiation, (which was one of the most critical before the updates) where they drove the opdated sister model of Lexus, Toyota bz4x and got a real range of aprox 500 km with a consumption of 1, 3 Kw per 10 km. The drive was along with an Nissan Ariya which as normal had some higher consumption also in this road test. Toyota bz4x was also the best car in two typical winter-conditions tests carried out by El-Car 24 (they were very critical to bz4x in 2022) together with some of the most common electric awd family cars on the Norwegian market. Toyota bz4x has been one of the best selling cars on the Norwegian market from the second half of 2023 and now in january 2024. I wish you a nice spring! Best regards from Arne in Norway

[pan]

solid state can't come soon enough. With lexus ditching the V8 and V6, their current powertrain options (hev, bev) are kinda underwhelming

[gerryc]

Furiously going through Kirks back catalogue to see where the denso inverter roadmap was featured, this looks to be 2 years early?

[willnye]

I'm actually glad Lexus brought this one to us because I have the 450e Premium and the range has been the biggest downfall to many of us owners. I'm making 150 miles of range (80% charge) last about 3 days for me for my daily commute but it is not suitable for everyone. This extra bump in range and the improvement to charging in colder temps will be interesting to see. 266 miles granted is not up to par with the competition but this seems more than enough if you charge at appropriate times. I currently get 200 miles at 100% charge and those extra 60 miles would really help with my daily commute and mini road trips. Hopefully, Lexus still offer the 30 days of loaner vehicles still for the 300e looking forward to seeing the reviews. Thanks again for the update and information.

[rishinarang]

I would be fine with a 300e awd and around 280 mi on a charge

[Javonn_]

It’s sad to say but the RZ and all the vehicles on that platform are half-assed, not competitive and worse, expensive. I wonder which one will be cancelled first.

[jamiu]

Kirk, i can confirm that the battery gauge percentage has been fixed - just got ours with the 20" wheel for $43k (15k lease incentive and 5k off MSRP)...Range is 200miles, but its our 2nd car...and only cost 4k more than an Accord touring....absolute steal for its luxury/comfort with all the bells and whistles.

[JogBird]

is regen braking better w front drive?

[twanjr]

Can we get a video on why you don’t like the RX? I think May of us feel the same way.

[Kellric]

I love Lexus, love the design of the RZ, it's even quite nice to drive (unless you want to drive in a sporty way), but the range AND recharge (especially by cold weather) are ridiculous for the price. Any BEV that cost 20k EUR less is better on those aspects. And sadly it's really a dealbreaker for me and for most people in Europe, as I've never seen a single one on the road here. They dropped prices by 10000 EUR since the launch but that's not even enough. I'm really sad as I'd love to buy it if it had decent range (say 500 km WLTP).

[davidgillham]

So much for Lexus Electrified... Seriously though this vehicle just isn't competitive enough for the price point, next!

[erictate]

Lexus needs more Gas and Hybrid vehicles, and don't just get caught up on EV'S only because not everyone is going to buying EV'S period !!

[michaelvella]

Why din't they make it a hybrid for now ????