Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings from the video review of the Lexus electric car:- The RZ 450e is Lexus’ first fully dedicated battery electric vehicle and shares architecture with the Toyota BZ4X.
- The car has standard dual electric motors and all-wheel drive, with up to 308 horsepower.
- Range is approximately 220 miles (but only 150 in testing).
- Lacking a front trunk.
- There is motor componentry but there is not very great packaging.
- Standard dual electric motors produce 308 horsepower.
- The range of the car is lower on larger wheels (196).
- The car's hood is supported by a prop rod, not hood struts.
- Unlike the traditional “spindle grill”, has a “spindle body”
- Has an illuminated front Lexus logo.
- The optional triple beam headlights, are not available.
- Offers only a 6.6 kW on-board charger for level 2.
- The charge port door looks like an afterthought.
- It has a manual opening charge door.
- No auto walk-away lock feature or auto-unlock with the key.
- Power folding and integrated turn signal mirrors.
- The reviewer wishes this car had good hood struts.
- 37.5 inches of legroom in the back.
- There is no third row.
- There are heated rear seats.
- Overall, it is quick like a gas powered Lexus RX and the interior feels well made.
- It falls short in real world range and has uninspired handling.
- The review concludes that as a luxury vehicle the car is great, but as an electric vehicle it's playing catch-up, especially concerning its range and charging time.
