Auto 123 reviews the Lexus RZ 450e 2023, a model that comes with great qualities, but also some big flaws.
Lexus, like parent company Toyota, is late to the electrification race. The auto giant has shifted in the past year, however and it has promised to make up for lost time; several new models are expected by 2030. By 2035, the company aims to be 100-percent electric, like many of its rivals.
At the rear, the presentation is quite different. Lexus managed to fashion a new signature, which is interesting. The steeply sloping bezel and the light running from one side to the other add an eye-catching visual touch. Less convincing is the cutout seen at the ends, as if the body panel had been torn. That element is less likely to age well.
The layout is busy, especially towards the top where the air vents have been planted, as if the designers ran out of space further down. The size of the screen, at 14 inches, has something to do with that. As for controls, there are knobs and buttons for temperature, volume and defrost functions, but sadly, controls for heated seats and a host of other conveniences are only accessible on-screen.
2023 Lexus RZ 450e blue Photo: D.Rufiange 2023 Lexus RZ 450e versions Lexus offers its RZ in three configurations: Signature, Luxury and Executive. Our tester was the mid-range Luxury model. Technically, mind you, Lexus refers to that middle child as a Signature version with Luxury package, while the Executive model is all-inclusive. The base price of our version was $64,950, to which you add $9,100 for the Luxury Package.
Wheels of 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Photo: D.Rufiange Driving the 2023 Lexus RZ 450eAs for the driving experience, honestly, it's uneventful, but above all beyond reproach. The ride is exceptionally smooth, and the comfort level is exactly what you'd expect from a Lexus product. There is some heaviness, of course, but it's not as excessive as we’ve found with some rivals, notably Mercedes' EQE SUV, which is around 500 kg heavier than the RZ.
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