Recently, official images of the new Lexus RZ (US version) were officially released. The new car is positioned as a mid-size all-electric SUV, with a starting price of $45,000 (approximately RMB 324,400).
In terms of exterior, the new car cancels the grille but retains the classic spindle shape. The brand's iconic headlights are retained, and the black decoration below the light cluster is integrated with the hidden air intake. The side of the body looks very dynamic, the ducktail shape is quite distinctive, and the through-type taillights also conform to the trend of the times.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with paddle shifters in front of the steering wheel. The air-conditioning vents are located above the central control screen. The central control screen adopts an embedded layout and retains physical buttons. The electronic gear shifter is designed as a rotary knob.
In terms of power, the RZ 350e version of the new car uses a single-motor drive. The motor's maximum power is 165 kW, acceleration from 0-100 km/h is 7.2 seconds, and the range is 482 km. The dual-motor combined power of the RZ 450e AWD version is 230 kW, acceleration from 0-100 km/h is 4.9 seconds, and the range is 418 km. The dual-motor combined power of the RZ 550e F Sport AWD version is 300 kW, acceleration from 0-100 km/h is 4.1 seconds, and the range is 362 km.
Dada Review: The Lexus RZ continues the brand's consistently high standards of workmanship and materials. The four-wheel-drive system is DIRECT4 electronic four-wheel drive, which can distribute front and rear wheel torque in real time according to road conditions, improving handling while also better filtering road bumps, with excellent ride comfort and quietness. The power parameters of the Lexus RZ are much lower than those of electric cars at the same price, and acceleration performance is not its strong point. This is also Toyota's consistent style, focusing on balance. The starting price of the 2024 Lexus RZ on sale in China is RMB 355,900. After the new version is introduced, the price should remain the same as the current model.
