The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e electric vehicle is one of the most well-equipped and capable sport utility vehicles the company has to offer. It comes with a set of incredibly cool features that make every drive an enjoyable experience. Read on to see what this impressive E-SUV has to offer.
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e electric vehicle is one of the most well-equipped and capable sport utility vehicles the company has to offer. It comes with a set of incredibly cool features that make every drive an enjoyable experience. Read on to see what this impressive E-SUV has to offer.
Trim Levels and Core Features
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is available in two trim levels: Premium and Luxury. Both are all-wheel drive, providing greater handling potential at the cost of a small amount of power. Both trims include a 65.6 kWh battery, a pair of electric motors, and a one-speed, continuously variable direct-drive transmission.
This type of transmission enhances low-gear operational efficiency, provides a quieter driving experience, runs at lower engine rotations per minute, enhances energy economy, and increases shift responsiveness. It’s lighter and simpler in design than a standard transmission, making it easy for technicians and knowledgeable drivers alike to work on. This core combination provides 308 horsepower and 321 lb-ft of torque.
Exterior Styling, Features, and Options
This electric SUV has sleek and futuristic-looking exterior styling features. It’s got an A-shaped body panel with a serrated edge in place of the traditional grille, eye-catching headlights with daytime running lights, a slim but sturdy bumper, and flowing body lines along the flanks and hood. It’s available in a single paint shade, such as Eminent White, Cloudburst Gray, Ether (blue), Iridium (bluish gray), or Caviar, or you can opt for a two-tone version in Ether and Black or Cloudburst Gray and Black. These options have Black on the upper body and the other color on the lower body.
Standard exterior features for the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e include 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with a machined dark metallic gray finish, deeply tinted glass, LED brake lights, first- and second-row power sunroofs with sunshades, automatic auto-leveling projector-beam headlights, laminated glass, a power rear cargo gate, and heated auto-dimming power-folding side-view mirrors with turn signal indicators. An upgrade to 20-inch premium alloy wheels with a machined black finish is available with both trim levels. The wheel upgrade and the accompanying Supermoto brand tires are the only available options for the exterior.
Interior Layout, Features, and Options
The interior layout and design of the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e are particularly ergonomic and user-friendly. The steering wheel has a unique pseudo-rectangular shape and incorporates a multitude of controls, including audio and cruise control interfaces. The driver’s gauge cluster is compact and digital, allowing for more button-based functionality on the left side of the console than is found in most vehicles. The large touch-screen infotainment center measures 14 inches and offers you wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay programming. The Premium trim comes with a 10-speaker sound system, while the Luxury is available with a 13-speaker Mark Levinson set.
Standard tech features include voice-activated radio, distance-pacing stop-and-go cruise control, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, auto-locking doors, push-button start, and Wi-Fi Connect mobile hotspot access. To make your El Monte commute more comfortable, the RZ comes with heated and ventilated bucket seats, a heated leatherette steering wheel, and NuLuxe synthetic leather upholstery. The Luxury trim level is available with memory settings for the door mirrors and steering wheel, one-touch up-and-down power windows, a head-up display, and semi-aniline simulated suede interior trim.
Both trims of the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e come with a 10-year trial of the Safety Connect tracker system, which allows drivers to keep tabs on their vehicle at all times through a handy app. It also allows authorities to swiftly find and return a Lexus that has been taken without permission from the owner.
Our Comprehensive Performance Review
Most all-wheel-drive systems offer superior functionality in terms of handling and cornering, but the 2023 RZ 450e is ahead of its time in both these areas of performance. This is because its motors are 100% variable in their power distribution and they aren’t mechanically connected to each other. This RZ 450e can distribute as much power as needed to each individual wheel, which greatly improves traction. The steer-by-wire system improves the vehicle’s handling even further. This E-SUV can travel 225 miles on a single charge while riding on the standard tire setup.
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e can go from zero to 60 mph in an impressive 4.8 seconds. This soundly defeats most of its in-class competition, especially given its horsepower and torque ratings. Other EVs have to crank out a good bit more of both to make the same time. The unified multi-link strut suspension system gives the RZ 450e a great deal of flexibility for an on-road vehicle. This kind of setup is generally reserved for off-road vehicles geared toward activities such as desert racing.
High-Tech Safety Features
To Lexus’ credit, the only optional safety features on this E-SUV are parking related: cross-traffic alert systems and parking sensors. Everything else is standard on both trim levels because this automaker believes that no one should be less secure because they didn’t go with a higher trim level. Other safety features on the RZ include a panoramic camera system, a driver monitoring and alert system, a blind-spot monitoring system, frontal collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking, and a 10-year trial of Safety Connect Emergency SOS.
Further high-tech safety additions include lane departure alert, active lane-keeping steering assistance, an aerial-view camera system, ABS driveline traction control, rear child safety locks, and a tire-specific low-pressure warning system. The onboard air bag cluster includes first- and second-row curtain, dual-stage driver and front passenger, knee, and seat-mounted side units. The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e will come to a complete stop on its own if it detects that the driver is incapacitated or otherwise unresponsive, so this is an ideal E-SUV for elderly drivers or those with certain health conditions who want an extra layer of protection.
Find out more about the fantastic 2023 Lexus RZ 450e here at Longo Lexus of El Monte, California. Our experienced team of automotive professionals will gladly help you customize your RZ 450e to fit your needs. Please feel free to reach out to us and set up an appointment, or visit us at your leisure. Patrons, old and new, are always welcome at our dealership.
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