New Lexus RZ review: It's finally here!

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Video Summary

The Lexus RZ video review finds the following:
- It's Lexus' first ground-up electric car.
- The design's rear is good, specifically liking the Lexus badge and full-length light bar.
- The car’s shape looks good in profile with working creases.
- Alloy wheel sizes start at 18 inches. 20-inch wheels look really nice.
- The car is available in two-tone paint.
- The "spindly" shape works well with the lights on the front.
- There’s cooling for the motors and batteries down below.
- It has some fake vents which is not good.
- The interior is liked even more than the exterior.
- The "driver's pod" is futuristic and blends with the dash, which feels high quality.
- Buttons, dials, and switches have good damping.
- Steering wheel is some fake leather with a velvety feel.
- Has three USB-C ports and a charging pad.
- Starting price is just under 65,000 pounds and can go up to 75,000 pounds.
- Starting price is just under 65,000 pounds and can go up to 75,000 pounds.
- With a range-topping “Takumi” model, you cannot tow anything.
- The car has a range topping “Takumi” Model.
- All models have fake leather.
- All models have a full glass roof as a standard.
- Limited footwell space exists. Seats are close to the floor, resulting in a lack of under-thigh support.
- Rear window view is awful and small.
- Car makes a lot of warning "beeps" and "bongs."
- Car does not have a glove box.
- Total load capacity on a Tesla Model Y is higher.
- Electric steering is smooth and accurate.
- Battery is mounted low, helping the car handle.
- At-home charging can take 10 hours, but the car can rapidly charge as well.
- 0 to 60 mph in 5.41 seconds.
- There is no through-loading hatch.
- Towing capacity is rubbish, 750 kg.

In conclusion, the Lexus RZ is recommended to be a short-listed consideration for a comfortable, well-handling electric SUV.

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