FEEL EXHILARATED “We are not making an EV; we are making a Lexus.” TAKASHI WATANABE LEXUS CHIEF ENGINEER ELECTRIFYING PERSONALITY BRIMMING WITH LEXUS CHARACTER, THE ALL-ELECTRIC RZ 450e DRIVES LIKE IT LOOKS. With its stunning design, the first fully dedicated Lexus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) instantly stands out as the most contemporary of luxury SUVs. The RZ’s spindle body styling is sleek and elegant, with a striking bi-tone bodywork option and sculpted lines that hint at its sporty temperament. From first glance, its wide stance lends it a commanding presence. ELECTRIC PERFORMANCE LIKE NO OTHER Behind the wheel of the all-new RZ, the feeling is a personal one, as if finetuned for you alone. The lower centre-of-gravity and breakthrough DIRECT4 electric all-wheel-drive deliver exhilarating acceleration, precision handling, and ultra-responsive braking. The drive is remarkably smooth and effortless, masking the efforts of Lexus designers, engineers and ‘Takumi’ master drivers in crafting what we call the electrified ‘Lexus Driving Signature’. You’re experiencing something unique. ‘ONE MOTION GRIP’: INTRODUCING A WORLD-FIRST IN VEHICLE CONTROL Unique, too, is Lexus ‘One Motion Grip’, which debuts as an option on the RZ. This is the world-first combined application of steering yoke and ‘steer- by-wire’ technology, replacing the conventional steering wheel. Dispensing with the need to cross your arms while manoeuvring, One Motion Grip advances control to a level you have never before enjoyed in a car. THE DRIVE IS EVERYTHING Complementing its silky road manners is a real appetite for breath-taking corners. Here the RZ’s character again shines: DIRECT4 utilises high-output 150 kW front and 80 kW rear e-Axle motors, constantly shifting from front- wheel drive to rear-wheel drive and everything in between. Captivated by the thrill of the drive, it’s easy to forget the practicality of this car. Alongside a range of over 400 km*, you can fast-charge from 0 to 80% in little more than 30 minutes, whilst benefitting from class-leading battery efficiency and savings. But behind the wheel, the RZ is about more than numbers. This is Lexus Electrified at its most exciting. * WLTP combined cycle 02 RZ
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