Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review:- The RZ 300e starts at around £50,000, while the RZ 450e starts at around £55,000.
- Urban, Premium, Premium Plus, and Takumi trims are available.
- Claimed range for RZ 300e is up to 297 miles with 18 inch alloys, dropping approximately 30 miles with 20 inch alloys.
- Claimed range for RZ 450e is up to 272 miles, dropping by roughly 20 miles with 20 inch alloys.
- In mixed driving conditions, test vehicle (RZ 300e) netted only 160-180 miles.
- Subaru Solterra performs better, despite sharing the same basic technology.
- There is customizable regenerative braking with paddle shifters; no one-pedal driving mode is available.
- A 150kW DC charging allows charging from 20% to 80% in approximately 25 minutes.
- The single motor configuration has 150 kW of power and 266 Nm of torque, achieving 0-62 mph in 8 seconds. The all-wheel-drive version has 230 kW of power and 435 Nm of torque, achieving 0-62 mph in 5.3 seconds.
- Both models reach a top speed of 99 mph.
- Handling is impressive, and drivers have a good sense of connection with the front axle.
- Both cars have an interior design with high-quality stitching and upholstery.
- Physical buttons are found on the steering wheel and central console.
- The infotainment system is intuitive and responsive, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the latter only supported via a wired connection.
- Practicality is maintained by under-console storage, a two-way opening center armrest, and an organized 522-liter boot (1,451 with seats folded). There is no front trunk.
- Safety features include Lane Change Assist, Driver Monitor, Lane Departure Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision System, Emergency Steering Assist, and Road Sign Recognition
- All trims have heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
- The top Takumi trim upgrades the suspension system with an additional performance rod and dampers. The top spec and premium plus trims also come with a panoramic view.
- Concluding, although comfortable and engaging, and with many safety features, the lacklustre electric range and the cost of approximately £50,000 makes the Lexus RZ less competitive to key competitors.
