All of Lexus' EVs from that preview look absolutely gorgeous, if they all go into production looking like they did I can see them being extremely popular
Wow, it really is gorgeous! I'm excited to see more of the Toyota/Lexus EVs coming out over the next several years. We got a distant view of a bunch of them before, but because this RZ looks so good up close, it gets my hopes up that their other EVs will also be just as beautiful as they looked from afar.
Lexus always has beautiful styling. My wife loves Lexus, I am a Tesla guy, but I have a special spot for Lexus. Can't wait to get one of these for the wife!
I think it looks pretty dang sweet. The look of the interior reminds me of the Toyota Century’s wool interior, so this car’s interior just screamed comfort to me. I do wish I was there checking out all that Toyota has to offer. Enjoy yourself and keep up the good work.
I would. The bZ4x is too fussy and the exterior is weird. Also the quasi-HUD dash is in an odd position and the power isn't particularly special next to rivals.
It can’t be perfect unless there were hydrogen fuel stations available for use on road trips. Perfect would be faster charging and not add more complexity with hydrogen fuel on an EV.
merc, hyundai, and currently renault is searched for that solution as range extender as well. toyota and honda now is researching fuel cells formula as well. so let see in future.
If you haven't own any Hydrogen car before let me sum this up for you. Hydrogen fuel cells is bull shit, just ask any owner of Mirai in California. The problem is that Hydrogen is as much expensive as gas if not more, lack of filling station is one problems but even when you have one it constantly running out of Hydrogen. When you do have Hydrogen the filling hose would be constantly froze due to many car filling, you would have to wait 5-10m between each fill when this happen. The capacity of the fuel cell also only last around 200 miles and it took a lots of space, you literally dont have any cargo space in the trunk of the Mirai.
@@nanowar1192 if the ultimate goal it's to reduce emissions. Then Hydrogen makes perfect sense. Especially with a Hybrid system. Smaller battery packs, means more affordable cars, and smaller Carbon Footprint. What Hydrogen needs is to invest in infrastructure.
I've had a few Lexus vehicles, all of which have been great cars. My current is a 2009 RX350. Fantastic vehicle, so reliable and smooth. You can tell that Lexus is competing very hard this year, and it is crazy cool to see how far they've come in only, what, 14 model years since my vehicle? The designs are really bold, but honestly look SO MUCH BETTER than the oversized grill throughout the 2010s. Hopefully these will be just as reliable as the gasoline models. We're going to have to wait and see what people's experiences are in the next 10-15 years. Since Toyota has been playing with batteries since the original Prius, I imagine they'll be pretty reliable vehicles.
I still drive the 2006 Lexus RX 400H and I can tell you it's a realiable car. Haven't had a single major repair and the batteries, although not as if brand new, still work great. That's one hell of a car!
@@del4ooo they're the best, genuinely love our 2nd gen RX. So roomy, PLUSH, fuel efficient, peppy... Honestly, it's just a beautifully designed vehicle! I will not be upgrading until it's wheels fall off 🤣🙏❤️
@@shane6115 you're right, all of the Toyota haters would disagree. Toyota is the most reliable car brand due to their way of doing things. Kaizen- Continuous improvement and respect for people (and their money). You buy a car from Toyota that you can expect to last for a long time. 🙏 I will always purchase Toyota/Lexus products
Fully electric by 2030 better mean solid state batteries are in the works and coming by then. Minimum 500 miles range for a luxury brand and faster charging
Thanks Kirk. The Lexus RZ is a very comfortable and well balanced car, and it's the first car there I have managet to go longer trips as passenger after I was disabled and bedridden of too high immune response from the corona vaccine which attacked my nerveous system. I have often been completely exhausted in shorter trips because of a sort of vibrations most people don't notice. The Lexus RZ450e had nothing of this with good damping. I knew Lexus can make comfortable cars because my wifes Lexus UX300e Luxury is also relatively good at the same, but in the RZ I didn't get tired at all. I'm looking forward to we will get that Lexus and be able to travel with my wife to visit grand children and other family. It's maybe other cars out there with the same level of comfort, but the Lexus RZ was the best we have tested, and besides the incredible service level and reliability by Toyota and Lexus this Lexus is a car which ticks all our boxes. A big thanks to Kirk for his review. Best regards from Norway
This is probably the best of the main stream EV's so far. I can't wait to see the pricing and some real world testing as far as the range in different conditions. When they say all electric, I think that includes hybrids so it is not like they won't have any gas engines.
No, that's incorrect: "Lexus aims to offer EVs in all segments of the market by 2030 when it will become a purely electric brand in North America, Europe, and China. Just five years later, there won’t be any models left with a combustion engine in the company’s global lineup."
I think the weakness in the design of the RZ is the rear and side. The side looks like it has too much going on with the crazy cuts and it looks like it wanted to be wider and lower(based on the concept) but production didn't allow it. I also don't really like the bar taillight. They couldve done something cool like the old NX jewel taillights. However the front looks awesome. The interior is also pretty cool.
I have been saving for the RZ electric to buy one in 5 years. I will wait until the side mirrors have cameras and there is more development in the charging infrastructure. I like the idea of the steer by wire and the direct 4 system. I hope Lexus add the Rear Wheel Steering to more models. I want the RZ to also have the Rear Wheel Steering to help with sharp turns. If Lexus does not incorporate the Rear wheel steering in the next three years, I will write a letter to Toyota Motor Corporation suggesting to add rear wheel steering to the RZ I will order.
Love the car but no mention of pricing and showing of trunk, frunk or front engine bay. Lexus have been known for really good quality cars so name alone will beat Tesla as for quality. And the interior looks much better than Tesla cars. Quick button controls are still prefered by many compared again to Tesla.
As much as I like the RZ. I wish it has the same level of detail, styling and luxury for the interior like the new RX's. Somehow the color combo, seats and door panels seem very plain and boring even though Lexus used top notch material. Not sure if Lexus trying to mimic Tesla's styling; Less is more approach on EV's.
That front grill is going to be a rock and debris magnet. I'm shocked they put that much of vertical surface at the front of vehicle that depends on aerodynamics for mile range.
2:09 I like it however the glossy black wheel arches need to go. It fills out the wheel well making the wheels and tires look smaller than they are. A design fopa. Id argue to color match the arches to the car. Id bet that would look better. Someone quick do a photo shop render...
Hi Kirk they are saying 450 Kms on a charge, question; if you drive 246 Kms with out air conditioning on and if you do have the air conditioning on how much more power do you use for air conditioning in (Kms) ?
Great overview. Can't wait to drive this. Am looking at an EV and was considering the Ionic 5, BZ4X, and Mach-e. I will have to see if this RZ450 can join my 1993 and 1999 Lexus SC400 cars.
I can get over the snout on the RX. But this design is really exciting. I really have to see it rolling. I can see this exciting design really growing on me. The interior...not so much. Waiting for that UX update!
HP/torque doesn't matter much, considering none of the EV (minus sports EV like porches) have sport suspension to properly use all the HP. But that range kinda is troublesome, especially if you are in cold weather region
Not sure about suede seats for Florida weather. Not mass produced with 5000 imported into US first year. Since RX & RZ have same wheelbase now what will happened to RX in the future? It can’t stay a hybrid if everything will be full EV down the road.
They are covering all their bases. The new RX will continue to be their best seller many people not ready to go full EV. Lexus can’t manufacture enough EV anyways. I have an order place for nx450h Plug in and been told 9-12 months.
@@u2oasis I was looking at the NX 350H for my daughter and at the time the plug in weren’t even allowed into the USA yet. Such a short supply on redesigned model. Bought a Limited Venza instead. Don’t like the run flats and NX has older style tire pressure stems. Still a nice car. I have 2 GX’s (the 2004 when my twins were born) and a 2017. 2004 best car I ever owned.
I kinda find the RX500h Side windows to be more-better implemented than the RZ, it looks more cohesive? Not a big deal though, but great preview of these two incoming cars fromLexus! Such beauties!
3:02 I hate that Yoke. I was doing some parking lot maneuvers and was thinking to myself OH MY GOD if this were a yoke id be going nuts right now. And Toyota of all companies to first have this of the legacy automakers. Just wow. That was a jump in the wrong pool guys.
They have to artifically boost steering at low speeds. They don't cause I've heard ppl use this have issues do a 3 point turn. But they should. If your going to do this at low speeds that wheel should allow for extremely delicate high turns. There is a lot of programming to be done on that. It needs to allow for those maneuvers w/ out the need for a complete turn of the yoke yet be resistant to bumps or jerks from the driver who would snap a neck if the programing were not tuned.
I stand corrected the 3 point turn yoke problem was on a Model S from a diff manufacture. So not sure how Lexus has tuned this. Perhaps they did what I said.
Lexus exteriors always stand out from the crowd and there interiors are always stunning. Though I'm not a big fan of the _yoke (Joke!)_ steering wheel.
😍😍😍OMG I LOVE IT I WANT IT. I'M TRADKING MY KIA EV6 GT-LINE IN FOR THIS AFTER HAVING AN ACCIDENT IN THAT LITE WEIGHT VEHICLE, THIS LEXUS LOOKS GOOD AND BUILT WELL I WAS WONDERING IF I HAD A PHONE CHARGING DOCK?
For sure it needs a Paint Protection Firm on the front bumper if the owner plan on keep it for at least a year without missing paint. It’s gonna be a pain in the ass to have to gone through all those tiny curves at the both sides near the black paint.
Dang is it really that hard for Tesla to catch up to these interiors and materials quality? I love my Tesla but it would be 100x better with these type of materials and interior details.
That does look damn nice. Already one of the best looking EVs I've seen so far.
I give the styling 10 out of 10. It's GORGEOUS!.
It’s better than the RX lol,, RX in the front looks outdated
@@franki3Ru550 Basically all petrol cars are outdated for futuristic designs.
Finally an EV that looks like a normal car. Now get that up over 500 mile range and I'll buy it
thats whats killing me. this limitation
All of Lexus' EVs from that preview look absolutely gorgeous, if they all go into production looking like they did I can see them being extremely popular
Tesla will soon loose its faked top position on the stock exchange.
Did you get footage of the UX?
I will 😊
Wow, it really is gorgeous! I'm excited to see more of the Toyota/Lexus EVs coming out over the next several years. We got a distant view of a bunch of them before, but because this RZ looks so good up close, it gets my hopes up that their other EVs will also be just as beautiful as they looked from afar.
These are going to sell very well for the brand. Excellent excecution.
Lexus always has beautiful styling. My wife loves Lexus, I am a Tesla guy, but I have a special spot for Lexus. Can't wait to get one of these for the wife!
I think it looks pretty dang sweet. The look of the interior reminds me of the Toyota Century’s wool interior, so this car’s interior just screamed comfort to me. I do wish I was there checking out all that Toyota has to offer. Enjoy yourself and keep up the good work.
Just WOW 😮
Would you get this over the bz4x model ?
I would. The bZ4x is too fussy and the exterior is weird. Also the quasi-HUD dash is in an odd position and the power isn't particularly special next to rivals.
Loving the RZ and RX interiors
Great video , Kirk.
I think the "fully electrify" Lexus line up, also includes Hydrogen Fuel Cells. That would be perfect as range extender to BEVs.
It can’t be perfect unless there were hydrogen fuel stations available for use on road trips.
Perfect would be faster charging and not add more complexity with hydrogen fuel on an EV.
merc, hyundai, and currently renault is searched for that solution as range extender as well. toyota and honda now is researching fuel cells formula as well. so let see in future.
If you haven't own any Hydrogen car before let me sum this up for you. Hydrogen fuel cells is bull shit, just ask any owner of Mirai in California. The problem is that Hydrogen is as much expensive as gas if not more, lack of filling station is one problems but even when you have one it constantly running out of Hydrogen. When you do have Hydrogen the filling hose would be constantly froze due to many car filling, you would have to wait 5-10m between each fill when this happen. The capacity of the fuel cell also only last around 200 miles and it took a lots of space, you literally dont have any cargo space in the trunk of the Mirai.
@@nanowar1192 if the ultimate goal it's to reduce emissions. Then Hydrogen makes perfect sense. Especially with a Hybrid system. Smaller battery packs, means more affordable cars, and smaller Carbon Footprint. What Hydrogen needs is to invest in infrastructure.
sure,,it will be possible,,but then car will be 8m long and have no foot space for passenger like in mirai....
Pretty cool but doesn’t that front create a ton of drag?
Hey Kirk!
Compared to the ES, how is the interior space?
Did you see the new ambient lighting design for the doors
Do you know when you can preorder
I've had a few Lexus vehicles, all of which have been great cars. My current is a 2009 RX350. Fantastic vehicle, so reliable and smooth.
You can tell that Lexus is competing very hard this year, and it is crazy cool to see how far they've come in only, what, 14 model years since my vehicle? The designs are really bold, but honestly look SO MUCH BETTER than the oversized grill throughout the 2010s. Hopefully these will be just as reliable as the gasoline models. We're going to have to wait and see what people's experiences are in the next 10-15 years. Since Toyota has been playing with batteries since the original Prius, I imagine they'll be pretty reliable vehicles.
I still drive the 2006 Lexus RX 400H and I can tell you it's a realiable car. Haven't had a single major repair and the batteries, although not as if brand new, still work great. That's one hell of a car!
Lexus won’t make it unless it’s reliable, it’s a simple philosophy from a brilliant company.
@@del4ooo they're the best, genuinely love our 2nd gen RX. So roomy, PLUSH, fuel efficient, peppy... Honestly, it's just a beautifully designed vehicle! I will not be upgrading until it's wheels fall off 🤣🙏❤️
@@shane6115 you're right, all of the Toyota haters would disagree. Toyota is the most reliable car brand due to their way of doing things.
Kaizen- Continuous improvement and respect for people (and their money). You buy a car from Toyota that you can expect to last for a long time. 🙏 I will always purchase Toyota/Lexus products
Yes! I have an 07 RX400H with the original battery and it runs so great, I just love it.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada my sister lives in Vancouver and she is waiting for the toyota bz4x
Maybe I missed it, but did we hear about range or price?
This RZ is the second full electric Lexus. The first one have been out for quite some time, the UX 300 E.
Guess technically the UX wasn’t purpose-built as a full electric.
Omg Toyota Lexus IS absolutely incredible ❤️ I love this company for real 👑
Beautiful! What is the starting price?
Beautiful vehicle. Love the exterior and interior is excellent too.
Thank you for the video Kirk!
Fully electric by 2030 better mean solid state batteries are in the works and coming by then. Minimum 500 miles range for a luxury brand and faster charging
Thanks Kirk. The Lexus RZ is a very comfortable and well balanced car, and it's the first car there I have managet to go longer trips as passenger after I was disabled and bedridden of too high immune response from the corona vaccine which attacked my nerveous system. I have often been completely exhausted in shorter trips because of a sort of vibrations most people don't notice. The Lexus RZ450e had nothing of this with good damping. I knew Lexus can make comfortable cars because my wifes Lexus UX300e Luxury is also relatively good at the same, but in the RZ I didn't get tired at all. I'm looking forward to we will get that Lexus and be able to travel with my wife to visit grand children and other family. It's maybe other cars out there with the same level of comfort, but the Lexus RZ was the best we have tested, and besides the incredible service level and reliability by Toyota and Lexus this Lexus is a car which ticks all our boxes. A big thanks to Kirk for his review. Best regards from Norway
Wow that’s a stunning vehicle.
Hope they change their mind on bring that steering wheel to production
How many miles ranches do we need to recharge?
when is the 2023 Lexus RZ450e coming out and what mileage is it going to have
Price range?
This is probably the best of the main stream EV's so far. I can't wait to see the pricing and some real world testing as far as the range in different conditions. When they say all electric, I think that includes hybrids so it is not like they won't have any gas engines.
No, that's incorrect: "Lexus aims to offer EVs in all segments of the market by 2030 when it will become a purely electric brand in North America, Europe, and China. Just five years later, there won’t be any models left with a combustion engine in the company’s global lineup."
front is too weird and interior is straight up toyota to me. it's underwhelming, but it will sell well
@@joec.5009 give them a couple years to do a facelift lol
I think the weakness in the design of the RZ is the rear and side. The side looks like it has too much going on with the crazy cuts and it looks like it wanted to be wider and lower(based on the concept) but production didn't allow it. I also don't really like the bar taillight. They couldve done something cool like the old NX jewel taillights. However the front looks awesome. The interior is also pretty cool.
I have been saving for the RZ electric to buy one in 5 years. I will wait until the side mirrors have cameras and there is more development in the charging infrastructure. I like the idea of the steer by wire and the direct 4 system. I hope Lexus add the Rear Wheel Steering to more models. I want the RZ to also have the Rear Wheel Steering to help with sharp turns. If Lexus does not incorporate the Rear wheel steering in the next three years, I will write a letter to Toyota Motor Corporation suggesting to add rear wheel steering to the RZ I will order.
Will the front logo light up and yoke be the actual production car in US? or just the demo car only
Looking sharp as always! Lexus styling always reminds me of a razor sharp katana!
Is it the size of nx300h?
Love the car but no mention of pricing and showing of trunk, frunk or front engine bay.
Lexus have been known for really good quality cars so name alone will beat Tesla as for quality. And the interior looks much better than Tesla cars. Quick button controls are still prefered by many compared again to Tesla.
I'm so hyped for the release of this car
Do a video on new UX
As much as I like the RZ. I wish it has the same level of detail, styling and luxury for the interior like the new RX's. Somehow the color combo, seats and door panels seem very plain and boring even though Lexus used top notch material. Not sure if Lexus trying to mimic Tesla's styling; Less is more approach on EV's.
Agreed. The RZ has a better exterior but the RX has a better interior!
i really like it
I said the same thing!! It looks better then the RX. Why you trying to be like me Kirk.
Good video
Price?
Damn a concept vehicle for the road. Love it.
I am disappointed that the range is only 200.. It should be more closer to 300-400..
is the interior blue?
Really love the whole driver-focused steering wheel!
That front grill is going to be a rock and debris magnet. I'm shocked they put that much of vertical surface at the front of vehicle that depends on aerodynamics for mile range.
Aren't many other ev's the same way ?
@@srujan2482 yes bcs ev car doesnt need high air flow from the grill
Do I dedect a bit of a "shark nose" on the front?
Yep, looks better than the new RX. Can't wait to hear your driving impressions later this fall.
Is the Lexus RZ 450e better than the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra? What about its price?
2:09 I like it however the glossy black wheel arches need to go. It fills out the wheel well making the wheels and tires look smaller than they are. A design fopa. Id argue to color match the arches to the car. Id bet that would look better. Someone quick do a photo shop render...
hey, just fyi it’s “faux pas” not fopa 😅
Hi Kirk they are saying 450 Kms on a charge, question; if you drive 246 Kms with out air conditioning on and if you do have the air conditioning on how much more power do you use for air conditioning in (Kms) ?
I don’t care for the front grille. I’ll still buy one though.
Fantastic !
OMG. How much?
Great overview. Can't wait to drive this. Am looking at an EV and was considering the Ionic 5, BZ4X, and Mach-e. I will have to see if this RZ450 can join my 1993 and 1999 Lexus SC400 cars.
I can get over the snout on the RX. But this design is really exciting. I really have to see it rolling. I can see this exciting design really growing on me. The interior...not so much.
Waiting for that UX update!
why there is no electric modle on rx?!?!
Absolutely beautiful with the exception of the door handles that just look too conventional compared to the rest of the design.
It looks like this one has charging ports on both sides. Will that be an option?
Do you know if it’s 225 useable range or 225 x 80%? Because 180 range sounds very low
225 total
this is so fucking good looking inside and out.
When they use the term " fully electric" does that include hybrid?
WOW ! Are you serious ?
Hybrid is - Hybrid !
Fully electric is, very obviously - Fully electric !!
No indication of this vehicle being the "F sport" model, do you know if there's going to be an F sport trim level for the RZ?
How can you call this a walk around without showing us where it plugs in????
DOES LEXUS COME WITH A CLASSIC CD PLAYER?
Front view looks like E.T phone home! 8:42 Now I can't unsee it! Urghhhh!
Hey Kirk, will you be able to get your hands on the new Sequoia too?
Yes. Stay tuned
HP/torque doesn't matter much, considering none of the EV (minus sports EV like porches) have sport suspension to properly use all the HP. But that range kinda is troublesome, especially if you are in cold weather region
It looks “modern,” but it doesn’t really look luxurious inside though.
Maybe a different color interior and richer materials might help.
Those suede on the door actually have a design when light illuminates to then
I agree Kirk like the styling way more than the RX
It’s like a BZ4X on steroids. Might have to trade in my Prius Prime for this.
I'd probably get the RZ in two tone once it is orderable.
Who in the right mind puts a stronger motor in-front ON AN EV?
Is this the Lexus version of Toyota BZ4X?
Not sure about suede seats for Florida weather. Not mass produced with 5000 imported into US first year. Since RX & RZ have same wheelbase now what will happened to RX in the future? It can’t stay a hybrid if everything will be full EV down the road.
They are covering all their bases. The new RX will continue to be their best seller many people not ready to go full EV. Lexus can’t manufacture enough EV anyways. I have an order place for nx450h Plug in and been told 9-12 months.
@@u2oasis I was looking at the NX 350H for my daughter and at the time the plug in weren’t even allowed into the USA yet. Such a short supply on redesigned model. Bought a Limited Venza instead. Don’t like the run flats and NX has older style tire pressure stems. Still a nice car. I have 2 GX’s (the 2004 when my twins were born) and a 2017. 2004 best car I ever owned.
I kinda find the RX500h Side windows to be more-better implemented than the RZ, it looks more cohesive? Not a big deal though, but great preview of these two incoming cars fromLexus! Such beauties!
I agree the RZ is better looking than the RX. Inside and out (minus the yoke) purely because the centre air vents are above the screen and not below.
Tbh way better overall design than the new rx release
Did I read that right, only 200 miles a charge?
3:02 I hate that Yoke. I was doing some parking lot maneuvers and was thinking to myself OH MY GOD if this were a yoke id be going nuts right now. And Toyota of all companies to first have this of the legacy automakers. Just wow. That was a jump in the wrong pool guys.
It looks fantastic but if im giving up operational ease for looks that's a problem.
They have to artifically boost steering at low speeds. They don't cause I've heard ppl use this have issues do a 3 point turn. But they should. If your going to do this at low speeds that wheel should allow for extremely delicate high turns. There is a lot of programming to be done on that. It needs to allow for those maneuvers w/ out the need for a complete turn of the yoke yet be resistant to bumps or jerks from the driver who would snap a neck if the programing were not tuned.
I stand corrected the 3 point turn yoke problem was on a Model S from a diff manufacture. So not sure how Lexus has tuned this. Perhaps they did what I said.
Lexus exteriors always stand out from the crowd and there interiors are always stunning. Though I'm not a big fan of the _yoke (Joke!)_ steering wheel.
Homely looking rig!
Wait time….3 yrs?
The only things missing are flush door handles and the electrochromatic glass roof from the Venza. Everything else is clean.
Other than the yoke, I much prefer the RZ over the RX. Maybe because I'm spoiled by EVs already.
😍😍😍OMG I LOVE IT I WANT IT. I'M TRADKING MY KIA EV6 GT-LINE IN FOR THIS AFTER HAVING AN ACCIDENT IN THAT LITE WEIGHT VEHICLE, THIS LEXUS LOOKS GOOD AND BUILT WELL I WAS WONDERING IF I HAD A PHONE CHARGING DOCK?
You can sell me anything, Kirk. Good job 👍🏽
If it's not fully electric, I'm interested.
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4 the price and range ney come on lexus.... but 4 the looks yey....
Minus the yoke..I’ll buy it..
Awesome. But will the wheels stay on? 😂
For sure it needs a Paint Protection Firm on the front bumper if the owner plan on keep it for at least a year without missing paint. It’s gonna be a pain in the ass to have to gone through all those tiny curves at the both sides near the black paint.
Dang is it really that hard for Tesla to catch up to these interiors and materials quality? I love my Tesla but it would be 100x better with these type of materials and interior details.