Video Summary
Here is the video review summary, presented as you requested:- This is the first look at the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Premium, Lexus' first ever battery electric vehicle (BEV).
- The RZ is a compact crossover SUV, similar in overall dimension to the Lexus NX, but with the wheelbase of the larger RX.
- The "Ether" color is unique to the Lexus RZ.
- The design started off designing a two-door sports car and morphed into this.
- The design is all about angles, such as on the front fender.
- Full LED lighting, headlights, daytime running lamps, and turn signals are standard on both trims.
- The front has a spindle body, not a spindle grille.
- The premium trim has a forward facing camera, and the Lexus badge illuminates at night and when charging. The degree of charge is communicated by illumination level.
- All RZ models have painted satin gloss fender openings.
- The charge port door is easily opened.
- Two different trims, premium and luxury, have two different wheel sizes, the Premium has 18" wheels with aluminum machined "Vs", and gun metal grey finish. Tire size is 235 width and 60 series sidewall.
- All models get a glass panoramic roof (non-opening).
- There are two A/C vents and two USB-Cs in the back with a 12 V.
- There's a flat floor for the rear seat with a good amount of legroom.
- The two-tone style exists on the door handle.
- There is no glove compartment for radiant heating instead.
- For power, two electric motors deliver a combined 308 HP.
- Lithium ion battery pack with 71.4 kW/hr capacity.
- 0-60 in five seconds.
- The Premium range is 220 miles (115 MPGe in the city and 98 MPGe on the highway).
- There are two sets of buttons to control door settings with the button with a lock needed for saddle transport.
- A rear window wiper is not needed as the air coming down clears the window.
- 14” infotainment is standard and the system is the same for the new NX, RX, and Toyota Tacoma.
- There is two stage heat for ventilated seats. There are heated seats standard. There are memory seats with 3 settings.
- Ten inch head up display is available as an option.
