The 2023 Lexus RZ Is Lexus's First Fully Electric Model

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @thetypicalhomeowner6006
    @thetypicalhomeowner6006 Год назад +1015

    Sub 200 mile range in a 2023 electric midsize SUV is flat out unacceptable. They should’ve waited to debut this until they could find a way to get at least 250 miles out of it.

    • @rebellucy6200
      @rebellucy6200 Год назад +128

      Even worse is the actual range is typically about 80% of what manufacturers claim.

    • @dave_riots
      @dave_riots Год назад +40

      ​@@rebellucy6200 Sometimes it's less than that lol. Chinese and some Indian startup manufacturers are already getting more than double the range of this out of their electric cars, while we're capped at 300 for some reason.

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 Год назад +21

      As cool as it looks, it really is a disappointment. I'm definitely taking a Genesis GV60 or Electrified GV70 over this.

    • @RichardFraser-y9t
      @RichardFraser-y9t Год назад +47

      If you regularly drive around 200 miles in a day then you are doing something wrong.

    • @Link_1129
      @Link_1129 Год назад +85

      @@RichardFraser-y9tThat is NOT the issue, and you know it. Stop gaslighting.

  • @Vorael
    @Vorael Год назад +390

    doug talked a lot about the trio of price/range/power but i feel like honestly it's probably just the range holding this car back. if the interior is nice enough and "premium" feeling enough you can justify the 60k price tag, and 0-60 in the mid 5 second range is more than fast enough for 99% of people who would want to buy a lexus crossover. if they could just boost the range by 100 miles or so i think this car would go from kind of a joke to totally viable.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine Год назад +10

      No it’s the performance too
      My Toyota does 0-60 in the mid 5s has 300hp and a lot more range and it’s not a hybrid

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot Год назад +31

      Did you see the awful packaging or straight out of 2013 gauge cluster?
      This thing has literally nothing this has over any competitors.

    • @Lantec1000
      @Lantec1000 Год назад +20

      Yeah, I think for majority of the buyers for these crossovers, 5 seconds is completely fine. Considering the NX and RX are Lexus's best selling models, and those are both slower to 60 than this EV. The big let down is the range.
      I might be biased but here, there are still plenty of people buying the bz4X simply because in Vancouver, driving distances are quite short and people like the Toyota/Lexus brand simply for their reputation (whether still true or not) of being reliable and easy to operate. Consistency is more important to these shoppers than driving excitement.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine Год назад +2

      @@Lantec1000 evs offer the same consistency and more range and better performance and better design tech materials etc

    • @Lantec1000
      @Lantec1000 Год назад +15

      @@naveenthemachine yeah, don't get me wrong, this product is very meh compared to the competition. Doug touched on it too, I think there's a subset of Toyota/Lexus shoppers that just don't cross shop. They literally get their camry, drive it until they want a new one, and they go back and get another camry, probably without even test driving it. It's like no-brainer default for them. But as Doug said, EVs are just starting to get mass market appeal, and to many, EVs are still "early adopter" cars so those buyers tend to look at other cars to cross-shop which is where Toyota is running into issues. They can't just phone it in now because EV drivers are looking more into the details and competition. There's just so few models compared to ICE cars.

  • @tayzonday
    @tayzonday Год назад +333

    Those wheel wells look like they ordered Toyota Tundra tires but only Sienna tires were in-stock 🧐

    • @RECE4ER
      @RECE4ER Год назад +5

      Hey Tay 👋

    • @dumbodum
      @dumbodum Год назад +19

      it looks bigger than it is due to the black trim, but yea not a great look

    • @maxmike181
      @maxmike181 Год назад +2

      They way the rear one is stamped makes it look like it's missing a piece too

    • @felipenw
      @felipenw Год назад +7

      I've now seen Tay Zonday on the Overwatch League channel, Primitive Technology, Doug de Muro, Daniel Thrasher and even Cathode Ray Dude of all places. Why do I have the same subscriptions as you? 🤣🤣

    • @maxmike181
      @maxmike181 Год назад +2

      Yes, but they have the extra stamping around them unlike the fronts. It's disjointed.

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker Год назад +92

    The RZ is Lexus’ first EV for the North American market. In Europe there is a Lexus EV launched before the RZ called the UX300e.

    • @bob808
      @bob808 Год назад +3

      We got that in Australia too. UX300e is probably a ROW car.

    • @gamby16a
      @gamby16a Год назад +4

      My wife owns a UX250h and it's tiny. Perfect as her commuter and for us not having kids, but Lexus barely sells any in the US. Something like 17,000 units. It's far too small for the average American family.
      It's a brilliant car, tho. I absolutely love it.

    • @toms_garage
      @toms_garage Год назад +3

      That’s so true, I was thinking that. I reviewed it for my channel last year

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      ​@@bob808UX300e is a little underpowered compared to RZ.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад +1

      ​@@gamby16aUX250h despite had less power it also less weight.

  • @KaiPonte
    @KaiPonte Год назад +87

    Thank you for the honest Doug interview. I was so looking forward to this car last year. I love Lexus, having owned a LS430 and owning a 200,000 mile SC400. But when I saw what the BZ4X offered, I opted for a Ford Mach-e. This video reinforced my good decision. One year and 19,000 miles later, I'm still very happy. I'll still enjoy my SC400 on the weekends.

    • @highatyt
      @highatyt Год назад

      EVs are mined by slaves

    • @MikeForsythe
      @MikeForsythe Год назад +10

      Mach e is nice. I like this too.

    • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
      @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 Год назад +4

      Mach E is pretty sweet at it's price point.

    • @StarJoker2
      @StarJoker2 Год назад +7

      Still have my 04' LS430 with the bigger 18' Five spoke rims, 170,000 miles on it. Hard to give up the LS for me since I've driven LS for 15+ years, including the LS400. Very reliable in general. Although I do drive the Toyota BZ4x (company car) for work, and it is quite comfortable, quiet, and simple to drive. I do see Lexus RZ's around when I charge the BZ4x at work too, I've always thought the RZ looked ok. Maybe a hybrid/ electric car as a daily in the future.

    • @saxoeeee
      @saxoeeee Год назад +3

      How do you like your Mach e?? I catch myself checking every single one I see on the road.

  • @flowmastaflam
    @flowmastaflam Год назад +246

    How did they make the wheel wells look so stupid lol

    • @julianr6283
      @julianr6283 Год назад +6

      Not sure , but hang on to ur gas guzzler 🎉

    • @WFHJr
      @WFHJr Год назад +3

      Makes it look like a lifted CUV on stock wheels.

    • @ImARealHumanPerson
      @ImARealHumanPerson Год назад

      ​@@julianr6283cringe comment lmao

    • @oscarsadler7873
      @oscarsadler7873 Год назад +14

      From a distance it looks like they overestimated how big the wheels would be.

    • @julianr6283
      @julianr6283 Год назад

      @@ImARealHumanPerson js woke up who gives af tho 🤪

  • @BeefIngot
    @BeefIngot Год назад +37

    Holy God that gauge cluster looks straight out of 2013. How are they selling this thing for a premium 10 years later.
    They dun brought over the land cruiser crew to do their EVs. They missed that this segment ain't looking for it ain't broke, they're looking for it don't look broke.

    • @jonc4403
      @jonc4403 Год назад +3

      There were actually better gauge clusters in 2013. The Chevy Volt was much nicer looking.

    • @lopakavolmer6723
      @lopakavolmer6723 8 месяцев назад

      sheeeeit. dun gud it theyud.

  • @dougsteimel6685
    @dougsteimel6685 Год назад +8

    You have to decide what is important to you. If you are looking for a practical car, then there are better choices. If you are looking for the best ride to and from work then I think this is a good choice. If taking long trips is in your plans, this car isn't for you. I bought the Luxury model and I love it. I wanted an SUV so that limits the choices. The assisted driving is different, but once you realize what it is and what it isn't it will completely change how you drive. It basically takes over having to worry about speed and staying in your lane. Those concerns are a thing of the past. When I look at the car in the videos, it does look odd. It looks completely different in person. I like how it looks. If you are looking for luxury this is a good choice. If you are looking for practical look at other options. I am 100% happy with my purchase.

  • @scottriley3774
    @scottriley3774 Год назад +20

    What category is the range accounted for in the Doug Score? For electrics, I'd be curious to see range, charge time, etc. represented in the score if possible?

    • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
      @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 Год назад +3

      Should be reflected in practically...this Lexus should be a 7 not an 8, but Doug is Doug...he really doesn't care what anyone else thinks, and that's why we love him.

    • @vladvulcan
      @vladvulcan Год назад +4

      @@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 given how bad its range is, it should've gotten a lower score in the value or practical categories

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад +1

      ​@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785Demuro should've given this RZ Lexus a 43/100.

  • @Southfloridelphia
    @Southfloridelphia Год назад +9

    I don't understand the black wheel arches. Let's put big rims on the car but then but black wheel arches on it so it looks like the tires don't fill the wheel well.

  • @baimun
    @baimun Год назад +69

    Just realizing why Lexus never should have made the black fender flares GLOSS black.... When the video cuts to Doug standing next to the vehicle it looked like GIANT gaping Fender holes with teeny tiny roller skate wheels inside. 😳 The next sequence of competitors with MATTE fender flares were fine, and then it cut back to the black holes on the sides of the RZ and I couldn't stop staring at them. 🤣

    • @spiritedgarage
      @spiritedgarage Год назад +6

      Great! Now you got Me staring at them 👀. Looks like my old Matchbox toys 😂

    • @davec8921
      @davec8921 Год назад +5

      Sames. They look terrible. And after they get some scuffs and scratches it'll be even worse

    • @jc_so_riyl
      @jc_so_riyl Год назад +3

      It's also interesting how Doug's review of the bZ4X is gone or deleted

    • @cub35guy
      @cub35guy Год назад +1

      noticed that instantly, too.

    • @ydmf2
      @ydmf2 Год назад +1

      Ugh, who approved that design

  • @phirunyin2344
    @phirunyin2344 Год назад +16

    Considering optimistic range estimates of some manufacturers, it would be interesting to see a real world highway range test to complete depletion of battery against all competition. Wonder how big of a range advantage other manufacturers actually have .

  • @josemunoz0
    @josemunoz0 Год назад +52

    America, the only place where they'd call this thing small

    • @kevinpenfold1116
      @kevinpenfold1116 Год назад +3

      Wow. Thank you for this extremely unique comment.

    • @motoboy6666
      @motoboy6666 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@kevinpenfold1116.. zipping on his big gulp

  • @jim97405
    @jim97405 Год назад +8

    Doug said the Tesla Model Y starts at $55,000. What?
    "*Price before incentives and savings is $47,740. excluding taxes and fees. Subject to change."
    That's without the tax rebate.

  • @Kryotek7
    @Kryotek7 Год назад +46

    Interested to know the drag coefficient on it as that frontend must cause immense drag with it being so flat. That won’t be helping the highway range.
    Also, Doug can you please talk about charging speeds for EV’s pls. It’s important when talking about road trips as range is only part of the story if it charges fast.

  • @damilolaakanni
    @damilolaakanni Год назад +46

    This ia about the size of the RX350, which means it's not small. Also, while it's the first Lexus EV in North America, there's the UX300e that has been on sale in Europe for a few years.

    • @sueddo2634
      @sueddo2634 Год назад +2

      if you look at this in person compared to the RX350, this is significantly smaller.

    • @banginbadger75
      @banginbadger75 Год назад +2

      It makes sense that they would release an electric version of the UX in euroupe. The UX is their compact SUV crossover, so it would work well in euroupe with the smaller roads & such.

    • @camryt
      @camryt Год назад +1

      @@sueddo2634RZ is only 95mm shorter than current RX. not significant by any means

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      ​@@sueddo2634RX350 is noticeably smaller than this RZ.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      ​@@banginbadger75well yes. It also not even sold in India either.

  • @FifyKaqiqiPain
    @FifyKaqiqiPain Год назад +17

    "How much alcantara in the interior do you want"
    *Lexus: Yes*

  • @mcann1306
    @mcann1306 Год назад +9

    You can get a Variable Light Control roof on a Porsche Taycan. It will do full opaque or a mix of clear and opaque. It's very cool!

    • @thedumbconspirator4956
      @thedumbconspirator4956 Год назад

      Except the taycan is incredibly expensive and sort of mediocre imo compared to a lucid air or a model S. Though a taycan refresh is due soon so I'm eager to see what they're cooking

  • @stevel3788
    @stevel3788 Год назад +16

    "this is a small luxury crossover" meanwhile its 4805mm in length. It's amazing you guys in USA call these vehicles SMALL 😂

    • @MT-dh2tr
      @MT-dh2tr 7 месяцев назад

      Its small…

    • @empowerimpact6324
      @empowerimpact6324 6 месяцев назад +1

      Technically MID-SIZED same exact length as the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee which was not considered small

  • @williamdrijver4141
    @williamdrijver4141 Год назад +38

    In other markets Lexus introduced their fully electric UX 300e years ago, but there is a normal full hybrid on that same platform. So I guess the RZ is their first electric without a gas version being also available.

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb Год назад +2

      With a 45kWh battery, this car might have never existed, it was soo poor in terms of range...

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      Agree. Full hybrid basically is better in some regards.

  • @DrewGhee
    @DrewGhee Год назад +43

    When reviewing EVs, charging speed is an important factor that Doug seems to skip entirely. The Toyota bz4x set a new low record for charging speed in Kyle Connor's review (ruclips.net/video/Y9A73U-kAO0/видео.html). It would be nice to know if the Lexus version was any different. All through the video I kept saying "But how fast does it charge!?"

    • @thedumbconspirator4956
      @thedumbconspirator4956 Год назад +3

      In Lexus/Toyota's defense (not that I'm a fan of any of Toyota's EVs) charging speed is only relevant on long road trips. If you're charging at home overnight on level 2, it's irrelevant. Otherwise it's a half assed attempt at an EV that only people who aren't interested or cross shopping this with any other brand would buy

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      ​@@thedumbconspirator4956Lexus RZ always doing what Lexus does.

    • @Minizzan
      @Minizzan Год назад +4

      Also Toyota products you can’t use dc combo fast charger more than 3 times a day

    • @Rampage1979
      @Rampage1979 11 месяцев назад

      In all fairness the Toyota has had several updates to address some of the early complaints. It can now fast charge 3.8 times in a single day. it now shows battery percentage in the dash and it also improved range by approximately 20 miles and it also improved it's fast charging speeds.

  • @FifyKaqiqiPain
    @FifyKaqiqiPain Год назад +8

    12:33 We know Doug is quite tall, so anything more than 3 inches between Doug's knee and the front seat tells us that it is quite spacious

  • @chartreux1532
    @chartreux1532 Год назад +22

    Gonna be interesting how this one will do here in Germany where Lexus always had a hard time selling their Cars. but they even heavily market the RZ here, something Lexus never does.
    But since this is an EV and i noticed many Germans try out different Brands when it comes to EVs than the Brand they trust in for ICE Cars, it will be interesting to see them pop up here
    Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

    • @williamdrijver4141
      @williamdrijver4141 Год назад +1

      Heavily market the RZ to get their CO2 fleet average down because of EU rules?

    • @chartreux1532
      @chartreux1532 Год назад +2

      @@williamdrijver4141
      Possible, but definitely also because Lexus Sales are abyssmal in Germany and they saw that German Consumers are open to buy a different Brand than they used to when it comes to EVs

    • @LionheartLivin
      @LionheartLivin Год назад

      Interesting, THANK U FOR THAT!!!;)

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      ​@@LionheartLivinthe Lexus RZ had around 310bhp.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      ​@@williamdrijver4141agree.

  • @elliottmanning4116
    @elliottmanning4116 Год назад +1

    6:42 Corvettes have had those kind of door handles for years, so why when I watch a review of a new Lexus, it’s always mentioned?

  • @Tony_Rocklake
    @Tony_Rocklake Год назад +33

    Lexus's first EV model is the Ux300e, also how is this a "small" crossover! 😂 I took a peek inside one day and thought it was huge. Guess I'm used to smaller cars.

    • @Carlisho
      @Carlisho Год назад +1

      Its only small for americans, its ridiculous how big everything is here

    • @Rome1017Lights
      @Rome1017Lights Год назад

      ​@@Carlishoit's not small for "Americans" it's small for North American roads. Drivers here drive tend to drive longer and further than in Europe. Where as Europeans will use trains for long journeys. So historically carrying stuff for a 30 hour cross country trip required more space. So North American auto makers made larger cars and still do.

    • @Carlisho
      @Carlisho Год назад +1

      @@Rome1017Lights 99% North Americans dont use half the space the have in their SUVs and trucks, they just get the biggest vehicle because they dont know any better

    • @Rome1017Lights
      @Rome1017Lights Год назад

      @@Carlisho If you live there I'm going to assume you're new to the US. You ever been to rural areas? Where 99% of the people that live there use the size of their vehicles?
      I don't know about you, but where I live (not rural in any way), people live for the outdoors and use larger vehicles for camping, hunting, fishing and general outdoor activities regularly.
      I was simply giving a lesson on why cars in North America have always been larger... Bigger country and roads instead of train tracks.

    • @lazarskrbic
      @lazarskrbic Год назад

      @@Rome1017Lights so how many people go on 30 h journeys? 5 a year maybe? Also what's the point of all 7 seater giant SUVs if almost everyone has 1-2 kids?

  • @bowie2004
    @bowie2004 Год назад +2

    1:40 The Subaru Solterra does NOT have a FWD option, only all wheel drive. Just a tiny thing I noticed

  • @sm_flys
    @sm_flys Год назад +10

    Doug the type of guy to put the name of the car in the thumbnail, only to remove it later for no apparent reason.

  • @AJUZU2k-gy8yj
    @AJUZU2k-gy8yj Год назад +12

    3:04 model Y starts at $36K, 39K for the long range

    • @silverlex1
      @silverlex1 Год назад +5

      Also conveniently forgot to
      Mention that the teslas qualify for the tax credit and the Toyotas do not…

  • @Nunya.Bidness
    @Nunya.Bidness Год назад +7

    Doug: “It doesn't look weird”
    Me: 🙄

  • @batmanbatmobile
    @batmanbatmobile Год назад +1

    1:35 Minor correction here: the Solterra comes standard with AWD as well as the Lexus

  • @realcodyk1127
    @realcodyk1127 Год назад +3

    Doug is the type of guy to hate on people who call SUVs a truck.

  • @oscarm.d.3848
    @oscarm.d.3848 4 месяца назад

    8:16 Doug is the type of guy to call a Lexus crossover a hybrid, rather than an electric crossover.

  • @dannymartial7997
    @dannymartial7997 Год назад +5

    Toyota needs to take EVs seriously instead of dipping their toe in, thinking that’ll be enough in a competitive market

  • @toms_garage
    @toms_garage Год назад +3

    Great video Doug, I can’t believe this is $65k whereas it’s £76k in the UK😮

  • @hammersampson
    @hammersampson Год назад +9

    You forgot to mention that dealer markups add another $50k to the price. Since Tesla is the only automaker that sells directly to consumers (e.g. no dealer markups), they’re the only EV that makes any sense. Let the dealers go out of business.

    • @thedumbconspirator4956
      @thedumbconspirator4956 Год назад

      Dealer markups are correlated to demand. Dealers aren't gonna mark up every car they see. Only the ones in high demand. Mediocre stuff like this that won't attract a lot of buyers will be immune to markups or may even get marked down just to get em off the lot (though they'll try to screw you out of your money some other way).
      And Tesla also isn't known to have stable car prices. They frequently adjust prices whether that be increasing them or decreasing them due to stuff like demand, interest and competitor positioning. Treat Tesla vehicles prices like stock. Their prices are frequently adjusted though they won't try to swindle you out of your money and there is no middle man meaning a superior system imo.

    • @robgriffin4801
      @robgriffin4801 Год назад

      Great point. Even just not dealing with dealers is worth money, nevermind the chance of getting ripped off.

  • @heidiwilks5316
    @heidiwilks5316 Год назад +8

    I have no issues with the "subpar" 5.5 second 0-60 time, but big problem with its insipid range -- for the price, there's no excuse.
    Also, was expecting the Lexus version to at least do away with those absolutely horrid black wheel arch tack-on claddings, but evidently not.

    • @MikeForsythe
      @MikeForsythe Год назад

      Expect reviews have gotten 0-60 in the high 4 second range so it’s like he didn’t drive the car.

  • @miketeeveedub5779
    @miketeeveedub5779 Год назад +12

    Great range...for a 15 minute city, if you're one of the lucky few able to find and afford one in our modern economy. That's our future. Welcome to the machine.

    • @BaphomentIsAwsome666
      @BaphomentIsAwsome666 Год назад

      What did you dream? It's alright we told you what to dream!

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Год назад +3

      You'll own nothing and be happy. Remember when California asked EV owners not to plug in because there wasn't enough electricity to go around? Wait until that asking isn't optional. If your car refuses to charge or the charger refuses to charge your car, you're not going anywhere except on your feet or the bus.

    • @ASM31237
      @ASM31237 Год назад +3

      I can’t imagine someone being “lucky” to own one of these. More like an uninformed fanboy. I hate Tesla but would take one of those a million times over this. I can’t imagine a worse vehicle for the price.

    • @realjordanbelfort
      @realjordanbelfort Год назад

      DO NOT COMPLY

    • @burex5905
      @burex5905 Год назад

      Paranoid schizophrenia is real and you may be suffering from it.

  • @AdrianoCasemiro
    @AdrianoCasemiro Год назад +3

    Lexus and disappointing in the same sentence? Yes, times they are a-changin'

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine Год назад +1

      That’s always been the case. Toyota and Lexus consistently disappoint in the real world

  • @lorenzoaraiza5468
    @lorenzoaraiza5468 Год назад +7

    how am I supposed to know this is a Doug video if Doug's not standing next to the car in the thumbnail? I miss the old days when Doug would stand next to cars in the thumbnails :(

  • @PieterBreda
    @PieterBreda Год назад +4

    The 1.9 was especially prone to rear end in a ditch. In France, I must have seen 40-60 with completely damaged rear end. The French, being French, didn't repair them when they were still repairable. The 1.6 was less tricky.

  • @fenrirslip
    @fenrirslip Год назад +33

    You can tell that Toyota and Lexus are not 100% in on the EV bandwagon, and I have significant respect for their approach to electrification. I firmly believe that EVs won't become the norm by the deadlines they're claiming to meet, especially in the US.
    The infrastructure just isn't quite there yet as it always tends to fail for a lot of people. Unless you have a house, owning an EV is pretty difficult. Simply finding a fast charger or a regular charger can be a challenge in of itself and that's even if they work properly. The waiting times are also not ideal, but that's not surprising.
    Also, let's not forget that the prices right now for most EVs are ridiculous regardless of inflation. Not to mention, a lot of people aren't buying EVs and are left sitting in lots from what I've seen and heard on Kirk Kreifel's channel. It all has to do with the prices. Because of this, you're now seeing that hybrid and PHEV sales are increasing. Lo and behold, these hybrid and PHEV sales mostly consist of Toyotas and Lexuses. In my mind, hybrids and PHEVs are the best of both worlds. As of right now, they're the most logical purchase over EVs in my opinion, and Toyota/Lexus are thriving in this segment from what I'm seeing.
    I believe that EVs do serve a purpose in the world, but not in the way people think they would. EVs should really be commuter cars and commuter cars only for the foreseeable future. This isn't me trying to bash EVs, I'm simply stating what I currently believe to be the possible future of EVs in the next couple of years.

    • @jblyon2
      @jblyon2 Год назад +5

      On top of that, the former head of Toyota was actively blocking EV development. These models are rush jobs to get something out the door once his influence stopped preventing a pure EV. I'm a Toyota man, and am not likely to buy anything else as a daily driver, but I'd be really leery of buying one these. They're clearly rushed and chances are not everything else will be properly thought through either.
      I think EVs will become the norm quicker than a lot of us expect, but not as quick as current trends seem to suggest. I'm in one of those situations where I don't have a place to charge at home (apartment) or at work (small commercial park). It's a significant amount of time and distance for me to get to a charger that's not a trickle charger, and even then there's a good chance the fast charger might not work when I get there. There will also be situations for a very long time in remote areas where the infrastructure for charging doesn't exist at all, and would cost a fortune to get installed. That is a set of people who will need traditional vehicles for a significantly longer time than most.

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb Год назад +3

      EVs are the future of personal transport, whenever you like it or not. Infrastructure will follow (as it always did with rising demand of electricity) and so will chargers. Tesla has there beat everyone.
      Now about their slow and "sure" approach to EVs; this is going to cost them big time in the future. Toyota, being as big as they are, just isn't taking EVs seriously enough and investing enough money to catch up to competitiors. They are sleeping behind the wheel and that will bite them in the ass. Because to have a good mass market EV, it isn't just about styling and materials, it's also about motor, inverter and most importantly; battery tech. If they don't get these 3 right, they might as well kiss their EV marketshare goodbye. And world will be buying ICE based Toyota for only so long.

    • @fenrirslip
      @fenrirslip Год назад +2

      @@jblyon2 100% agree.

    • @fenrirslip
      @fenrirslip Год назад

      @@hojnikb I totally understand. I was mainly referring to the current state of how EVs are doing and how they could potentially turn out within the next 2 to 5 years. I personally believe that these deadlines that have been proposed are possibly not going to be met. I'm not saying that improvements aren't in the works. I'm simply pointing out that they may not come as soon as people were hoping. Toyota/Lexus can very easily catch up I think when it comes to electrification. They just don't want to immediately hop in on the hottest trend quite yet.

    • @RP-16
      @RP-16 Год назад +3

      PHEVs are the worst of both worlds. You get a shitty ICE and a shitty EV. Each has to haul the other one whenever it’s in use. Whole car is far more complicated as a result and I’m sure dealerships love it. More things that can break.

  • @MLHunt
    @MLHunt Год назад +2

    Add on the facts that the charging is relatively very slow AND that it's limited to 2 sessions per day, and duty as a road-tripper is pretty much out the window.

  • @livingcoconut1417
    @livingcoconut1417 Год назад +3

    is this toyota's way to get into the ev market aside from the bz4x?

  • @davec8921
    @davec8921 Год назад +2

    I truly don't understand why you'd add the cost and complexity of electronic doors while still keeping the old physical handle. Isn't getting rid of that the entire point of using those?

  • @thienthan324
    @thienthan324 Год назад +7

    This video was posted today. I don’t know when he actually filmed this video, but he said the Y starts at 65k. For the last few months, the Y starts at 47k up to performance model 55k.

  • @real_swiftydragon
    @real_swiftydragon Год назад +1

    I've never understood the concept of electronic door handles since it adds a redundancy when opening from the inside. Why have an electronic popper and a manual release at the same time when the manual release can do the same job with more reliability??

    • @mamutero21
      @mamutero21 Год назад

      People will complain that this car use old handles.
      Its the same as fingerprint sensors in the screen on phones, they are terrible but everyone want it because is new.

  • @ymtzlgn
    @ymtzlgn Год назад +13

    People in my tiny country (Israel) are all over this car. The range is not much of an issue when 200 miles covers around half of your territory 😅. As a Lexus it’s rather nice luxury car so it’s an interesting proposition

  • @adamstrachn
    @adamstrachn Год назад +2

    Those plastic bits on the wheel well make it look super goofy. Seems like it has a low rider wheel set.

  • @andyb9664
    @andyb9664 Год назад +3

    Well as a first try from the brand, it's totally ok. It will get better range etc with the later iterations.

    • @jonc4403
      @jonc4403 Год назад +1

      No it isn't ok. It's crap. Toyota management apparently hates electric cars, every attempt at doing anything electric out of them has been absolute garbage. They've still got the fantasy that hydrogen is anything but an idiotic sideshow.

    • @thedumbconspirator4956
      @thedumbconspirator4956 Год назад +1

      Honestly, in an alternate world where this is the only electric car that exists, this is great. But in a world like this where Tesla model y, Mach e, kia EV6/ioniq 5 exists.
      I'd get a Tesla model y easily over this

  • @tylerlake7821
    @tylerlake7821 Год назад +1

    Does anyone else see the door hinge through the panel gap on the front driver door when Doug is doing the wrap up description toward the end or am I imagining that?

  • @saman_tabieb
    @saman_tabieb Год назад +12

    Doug is the type of guy, who sticks his tongue while he is accelerating

    • @electrikoptik
      @electrikoptik Год назад +4

      I can only imagine what he does when he’s muff diving. What a stud!

    • @lazarskrbic
      @lazarskrbic Год назад

      @@electrikoptik THIS... is the hole where babies come from

  • @gabesolomon4887
    @gabesolomon4887 Год назад

    My 2007 Kia Optima has a sunroof that's even MORE magical. It opens and lets in fresh air.

  • @user-gd1vg4gw8j
    @user-gd1vg4gw8j Год назад +9

    at $65k this isn't really competing with the Volvo XC40, especially with that abysmal range. I've loved every Lexus I've owned (three) but this is a huge miss in my book.

    • @avdp9095
      @avdp9095 Год назад +1

      It is not a miss, the car has a small battery pack and given that....a good range. For me 200mls a day would be more than sufficient. The charging is oke to because Lexus doesn't want you the speed charge everytime, that's why they have a warranty of 15 years on the batteries, an industry first..... .

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb Год назад +1

      @@avdp9095 200 miles is ideal range. Crank up your AC, bomb around the highway at 80 miles and you'll likely be down to 140-120mls. In winter likely even less.

    • @Black-Villain
      @Black-Villain Год назад +5

      @@avdp9095 It doesn't have a small battery pack though, it's just inefficient. The battery on it is 71.5kwh, the battery on the base Model Y is 67.5kWh while getting almost 100 more miles of range.... And it's over 20 grand cheaper.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

      Much bigger than the Volvo and the Volvo doesn't have a competing vehicle. It will when the EX60 comes out. The XC40 is a bit bigger than the UX.

  • @FifyKaqiqiPain
    @FifyKaqiqiPain Год назад +1

    12:45 I both like and don't like the minimalist door design at the same time

  • @TheBreakfastLover
    @TheBreakfastLover Год назад +6

    the upcoming Acura ZDX Type S costs the same, but has 500 horsepower and somehow has longer range despite riding on 22 inch (!) wheels.

  • @1whoDoesSimply
    @1whoDoesSimply Год назад +2

    Has DeMuro ever roasted a car as much as this one in the first five minutes!?!? Havent felt this way since his older Cadillac Video

  • @FifyKaqiqiPain
    @FifyKaqiqiPain Год назад +7

    The Lexus RZ sacrificed the glovebox for styling, but I'm fine with that since I think the interior design is really cool

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Год назад +2

      It has radiant heating. That's why it is missing a glovebox.

  • @unloveableandre
    @unloveableandre Год назад

    Doug, Doug, Doug! Do like this: "This is the new 2023..." - break for Car and Bids ad - intro jingle - then beginning of the review.

  • @ahjeezrick
    @ahjeezrick Год назад +8

    This will fail guaranteed. Wheel arches are horrendous, piss poor range which is priority #1 for swaying people into an EV, and i can already see Starbucks slurping Michelle rolling the mf when she jerks the yoke to shoot a gap

  • @davidanddeborahcohen5341
    @davidanddeborahcohen5341 Год назад +1

    1 pedal drive? Strong regen?

  • @jaymontange8260
    @jaymontange8260 Год назад +6

    My thoughts exactly. When I saw the range I said they won’t sell this to anyone with knowledge of ev range.

    • @Yvaneify
      @Yvaneify Год назад +1

      Especially when you can get a full size long range Model X with 350mile range, 670hp, 3.8 0-60 for 5k more than the base price of this Lexus

    • @LionheartLivin
      @LionheartLivin Год назад +1

      ​@@YvaneifyWHOA

  • @ipodtouchguy039
    @ipodtouchguy039 Год назад

    No one’s talking about how Doug never even said “now I’m gonna drive it” just casually went into it. I couldn’t even tell he was driving the background noise was so quiet.

  • @ShleepShleep
    @ShleepShleep Год назад +10

    I love that Lexus, obviously knowing that electric vehicles don’t need a traditional grill, decided to sorta invert the design where the grill would be. They kept the signature Lexus grill shape as a panel, and maybe not everyone will really care that much about it but I think that’s just clever design. If only they applied the same amount of creativity and brain power when designing the wheels lol.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      The LFA and LEXUS RZ are some of the best.

    • @jonc4403
      @jonc4403 Год назад

      Difficulty: It's fugly. It's actually an incredibly ugly car.

  • @shanefederko
    @shanefederko Год назад +1

    Doug, please do a video on your take of the UAW strike and what it means for the auto industry. I would appreciate it!

  • @JbirdLABEL
    @JbirdLABEL Год назад +4

    I cant be the only one that thought this car had massive wheel gap from the thumbnail 🤣

  • @ThePlaceAndTime
    @ThePlaceAndTime Год назад

    8:17 You call it a hybrid? And you said bZ4X and Solterra have fwd but iirc the Solterra only has awd.

  • @codysteel3678
    @codysteel3678 Год назад +4

    I absolutely love your videos and everytime there's a new video I make sure to watch it right away as soon as you post it.

    • @julianr6283
      @julianr6283 Год назад

      As u should , all hail daddy Doug

  • @Theonestrongbusleader
    @Theonestrongbusleader Год назад +2

    I consider to buy the 23' Lexus RX EV Doug.

  • @Dntdgxj
    @Dntdgxj Год назад +3

    These black fenders are almost invisible, which makes the overall look strange

  • @ewadge
    @ewadge Год назад +2

    Honestly, I don’t know how Lexus can put this on the market at that price with a straight face.

    • @CC86CA
      @CC86CA 9 месяцев назад

      With that kind of range, it’s almost like they’re making fun of anyone who actually chooses to buy it.

  • @megatronusorionpax4900
    @megatronusorionpax4900 Год назад +4

    I may be the only one but I'm not a huge fan of the new thumbnails, I think they're just too similar to the Cars&Bids thumbnails (which may be the point idk) and doesn't look as distinctive as the traditional, maybe there could be a combination of both with the name of the vehicle at the bottom of the screen so we can have both designs in one

  • @joemccall8991
    @joemccall8991 Год назад +1

    $65k+ for a vehicle based on a platform whose wheels randomly come off.. Sounds like a winner, I'll take two /s

  • @amoryerenhouse5535
    @amoryerenhouse5535 Год назад +7

    Reliability in the Soltera/bz4x/RZ sucks, theyve been known to be unreliable and have already had like 1 or 2 major recalls in the first 6 months

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot Год назад +1

      And yet people will blindly buy these inferior options because of brand allegiance to Toyota of all companies.
      People just don't think too good sometimes man. They just don't.

    • @amoryerenhouse5535
      @amoryerenhouse5535 Год назад

      @@BeefIngot I know right, GM may be my least favourite brand of cars, but Toyota/Subaru/Lexus owners are my least favourite car owners, they always think that Toyota is the most reliable and the best value even though they use cheap ass materials, have god awful technology, and charge more than a Ford Escape or Nissan Rogue which are way nicer cars and way better values, my neighbour pays $900 a month for her RAV4 and my other neighbor pays $450 a month for her Ariya

  • @chaffeyman
    @chaffeyman Год назад +1

    You made a mistake a 8:15 - this is an electric car NOT a hybrid like you said

  • @mediumunwell
    @mediumunwell Год назад +3

    The rock chips on the front will look awful! That’s such a huge and shiny target

  • @modernwebdesigner9310
    @modernwebdesigner9310 Год назад +1

    Hey Doug! I love your reviews a lot. I’m interested in a VW id4. I’ve seen your review of it however it was the first edition . Can you do an updated review on the 2023 or 2024 VW id4?

  • @PhillipStewartYYZ
    @PhillipStewartYYZ Год назад +13

    Imagine reviewing an EV in 2023 and not mentioning the charging or charging networks you will have to use.

    • @ascari6460
      @ascari6460 Год назад +1

      Imagine wanting an EV in 2023…..

  • @mikoajsiedlaczek3675
    @mikoajsiedlaczek3675 Год назад +2

    Always baffling when Tesla is considered a luxury brand. The only "luxury" thing in this brand is the pricing.

  • @sterlingg2454
    @sterlingg2454 Год назад +3

    Why are we ignoring the Kia EV6?????

  • @atikovi1
    @atikovi1 Год назад

    How much to replace the trick sunroof glass after a hail storm? $5,000?

  • @IgneousEuro
    @IgneousEuro Год назад +4

    Lexus has a program that will allow RZ owners to leave their car at the dealership if they are planning a longer road trip and give them a traditional I.C.E Lexus as a loaner for up to 10 days at a time, multiple times per year. Definitely reduces the "range anxiety" complaint, all while keeping miles off your personal car.

    • @ASM31237
      @ASM31237 Год назад +11

      How is it possible the heads at Toyota knew their vehicle was so absolutely terrible that they had to create a program for trading it in to drive it? Holy cajoles if true they quite literally knew how terrible their EV is they have to offer an alternative to owners.

    • @IgneousEuro
      @IgneousEuro Год назад

      @@ASM31237 🤷

    • @alphaomega9650
      @alphaomega9650 Год назад +5

      Imagine having to have a second car just to go on a road trip greater than 250 miles

    • @davidtsoraev8863
      @davidtsoraev8863 Год назад +3

      Amazing. Instead of developing a car with proper range they give another car if i need to have a trip. Way to go!

    • @IgneousEuro
      @IgneousEuro Год назад +1

      @@alphaomega9650 don't buy an all electric car if you plan on traveling far distances exclusively. Maybe buy a plug-in hybrid? That's like saying imagine needing a second car to tow a boat. Purchase something that makes sense for your lifestyle 😆

  • @RageQtGaming
    @RageQtGaming Год назад

    Imagine Doug on a controlled substance. Specifically an upper. This guy would be incomprehensible!

  • @samtriglone8858
    @samtriglone8858 Год назад +6

    I assume there's some reason why Doug couldn't get his hands on the version with the yoke steering as that would have been much more interesting. The drive by wire completely changes the driving experience from what I've heard and is unlike driving any other vehicle. Hopefully there will be a separate video about that soon.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

      To me it should be about variable steer by wire with yoke rather than emphasizing the yoke. That's what Lexus calls it too, they don't really call it the yoke wheel. And yes, that is what distinguishes the car right now. I don't think it is available for customers yet as it is still being tweaked/refined.

    • @samtriglone8858
      @samtriglone8858 Год назад

      @@benjaminsmith2287 oh OK I didn't know that. I have seen a review on another channel and the reviewer was really surprised by how different the driving experience was. I think that was in Europe though and maybe he was given access to a prototype.

    • @aritakalo8011
      @aritakalo8011 Год назад

      Yeah. Since not only is it variable ratio steering, it's *variable* variable rate. fixed variable rate one can do by playing with steering linkage geometry. Where as the RZ steer by wire is completely different. It is true control drive by wire, meaning the steering is completely dynamic.
      I think that is why Lexus probably cares none about nothing else on this model. This model can flop all it wants, as long as it works a real world technology demonstrator of the steer-by-wire. Most importantly *in general public consumption* . Meaning Lexus demonstrating being able to pass certification for general sales. There is some amount of prototype and test vehicles with steer by wire, some specialty vehicles in production use. However that is completely different game than "certified for public sales and usage on public roads with no special licensing on part of vehicle owner" steer by wire. Completely without physical back like so other prior system, where there is still a steering column, it's just clutched out on steer-by-wire. However any fault with steer by wire and the clutch closes. Well not with this Lexus system. There is no steering column to go back to. Whole another level of "no this can never fail" of redundancy and reliability checks.
      In road use cars, really rare and as I understand this is first Lexus model. Which means... once they have certified the system on this model, well they have end to end certified system they can refer to on other models. "oh regulator, you already certified this steering system here for the RZ model, it's the same system. So this will pass inspection as grand fathered with just minor consistency checks? Right?"
      They can vary the steering with speed, current level of wheel angle, steering angle. Infact they can run whatever algorhitms they want. To true steer by wire the wheel/yoke is just a desire indicator depending on programming. "oh it seems driver wants to turn left" and after that it is completely on the steering algorhitm. They can do stability control and so on completely independent of the wheel. Infact what the wheel feels is even just force feedback system.
      That thing is closer to how modern jets fly, than any other car. It could be a wheel, a yoke, a joystick, a small nub of a pointer, a side to side rocker switch. The yoke has more in common with something like Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel, than any physically linked steering wheel.
      They can make the response as light or heavy as they want in software. Heck offer different profiles potentially for people preferences (obviously within limits of sanity and safety). They could make it go full lock to lock with just couple degree flick if wheel if they wanted. Which is why it is so big deal. *It takes large amount of due diligence and certifying* . Lot of redundancy and checks and rechecks "under no circumstances does this control system do a crazy". While at the same time having complete freedom. The actuators do what ordered. The signal comes it will freaking vibrate the wheels left to right at inhumane frequency and so on.
      Stability control? You panic and over steer? the control system can straight out over ride you without even having to slap the wheel out of the drivers hand with power steer. Pull as panicked turn as you want, just like with fly-by-wire planes, you can't over stress the controls, you can't flick out the rear, if they want you to not flick out the rear. Put in full wheel lock and you only get what the control system deems suitable given heck lot of things speed, road camber, outside temperature, inside temperature, air pressure, humidity, exact sensed wheel condition, slip sensors. It's stability control on steroids. You can't make it over steer, if it wants to prevent over steering. No amoung of physical forcing of the wheel will do it. Power steering one can try to over power with just the sheer physical linkage. This one... the car can let you just put in full lock being all happy and then just not actually steer that much in reality. With steer-by-wire unless in "direct control" mode, the steer input is a suggestion, not a command.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Год назад +1

      @@aritakalo8011 Excellent. Good to see a comment that gets into the meat of the steering. The yoke is just a cosmetic controller. So Lexus and Tesla implementations are completely different and have nothing to do with each other.

  • @rhyswaterfall4394
    @rhyswaterfall4394 Год назад +1

    You should review Shmee 150s zenvo at Peterson museum

  • @michelerangel6800
    @michelerangel6800 Год назад +7

    It really just needs mile range, boost it up between 250-300 mile range and this car becomes competitive and probably the best choice if you don't care about performance.

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot Год назад +2

      How would this be the best choice? the packaging is horrifically bad (like they just took a gas car and converted it), and the gauge cluster looks straight out of 2013.

    • @michelerangel6800
      @michelerangel6800 Год назад

      @@BeefIngot Styling and Reliability, simple as that. Not saying it would be my choice though.

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot Год назад +1

      @@michelerangel6800 Except the vehicle this is based on has a horrible track record for reliability so the only reason to buy it for that is fanboyism and it looks ugly as hell while having terrible range and packaging.

    • @michelerangel6800
      @michelerangel6800 Год назад

      @@BeefIngot So u think that this car with 250-300 mile range won’t be competitive or the best option for sum people in the segment? That was the point of my comment in the first place. Lexus (Toyota) its known for been a brand thats an step behind in tech , we all know that. I couldn’t care less if YOU find it attractive or not or if u buy it or not because i wont buy it neither, everyone likes different stuff buddy

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot Год назад +2

      @@michelerangel6800 Bro, how are you just going to skip half the comment to pretend like I didn't adress key points.
      Currently this brand isn't actually reliable in the Ev space, they do bad packaging and have poor tech.
      Why would anyone buy this over a competitor.
      You still aren't listing reasons other than (misplaced) brand loyalty.

  • @taylordugan4561
    @taylordugan4561 Год назад +1

    I work for lexus and I hate the way they marketed this. This cars full charge is actually 260 but they underquote on purpose unlike other manufacturers

  • @eddiestevenson-kaatsch6306
    @eddiestevenson-kaatsch6306 Год назад +3

    On its own, an 'OK' car. By comparison to the competition, mediocre at best, and downright outdated at inception before it left the factory floor. Toyota is THE most indebted car maker on the planet, and this lack lustre effort displays its contempt for the self evident transformation of the very industry it once was the master of. Toyota are very much in the top-ten most likely car businesses likely to go bust in the next very few years, and this car is evidence to that assertion.

  • @johannesamonhaase9685
    @johannesamonhaase9685 Год назад +1

    With the Yoke there comes steering by wire also.

  • @alvaro37nf
    @alvaro37nf Год назад +6

    missing the supercar reviews, the fly-bys and the dougscore explanations😢

    • @Jeff_Klein
      @Jeff_Klein Год назад +4

      Me too. A lot of non enthusiast cars reviews lately. But I think it’s how the market goes nowadays. Not much fun cars being launched anymore.

  • @heiniheinsen5866
    @heiniheinsen5866 Год назад

    How does the value score work? Can't figure it out

  • @PassportBrosBusinessClass
    @PassportBrosBusinessClass Год назад +3

    I drove it.
    It’s decent for a Lexus product but it’s too small for some people’s needs.
    You may do Better with Hyundai.

  • @1BXB
    @1BXB Год назад

    Does this offer any self-driving features beyond adaptive cruise control and lane monitoring?

  • @justanotherchannel9815
    @justanotherchannel9815 Год назад +1

    This is like Lexus’ version of the Mazda MX-30. Created just to meet CARB and regulations.

  • @JP-sw5ho
    @JP-sw5ho Год назад +3

    I use the front trunk on my model y all the time. Maybe 4 or 5 times a week- even though it's fragile and finicky to close

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot Год назад +1

      I feel like you touched on why the auto manufacturers are lying by ommisoon.
      The more usable the trunk, the more people will use it.
      Obviously if they half ass the trunk, no one will use it.

  • @plasmac9
    @plasmac9 Год назад +1

    I suspect that Lexus's claim of 196 miles of range is an actual true range under real world driving. Every other auto maker gives their range based on the most favorable conditions possible. No one I know that owns a Tesla says they get the quoted range on it. Model Y gets 330 miles? No way. Maybe if the outside temperature is a constant 65 degrees, there is no wind, no slope the road, you're driving in a straight line, with zero traffic, and never stopping. That's A LOT that has to go right to get that range. Model Y range is realistically about 75-100 less than what Tesla says. It's the same thing for BMW's i4. They claim 280 miles of range. I actually got to drive one these for a few days as a loaner. I drove the car like I would any other ICE car. I got 180 miles of range on a charge, 100 miles less than BMW claimed.
    Lexus 196 miles of range all of a sudden doesn't seem so bad. The crux of every EV has been the range. Battery technology just hasn't gotten to where it needs to be in the last decade. EV are great if you live in an urban setting and don't take many road trips. But if you're in the suburbs, commute daily, or take even a few road trips a year then EV just isn't there yet. Range has too either get over the 500 mile mark with real work driving or the charging needs to get much quicker to be around the 5-8 minute mark for 80% charge. I don't think EVs get there even before 2040.

  • @FifyKaqiqiPain
    @FifyKaqiqiPain Год назад +4

    Every automaker is starting to make EVs, and the Lexus RZ is a good attempt from Lexus in making a cool-looking, technologically advanced and high reliability luxury electric SUV

    • @R4M_Tommy
      @R4M_Tommy Год назад +6

      It's the worst EV of the last years, tied with the Toyota and Subaru brothers.

  • @SomeGuysGarage
    @SomeGuysGarage Год назад +2

    The Rav4 Prime is faster than the RZ...but you have the RZ at 6 in accel and the Prime at 4?

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine Год назад

      Rav4 prime doesn’t do 60 in 4 seconds. It does it in 5.4-5.8 seconds

  • @ws1814
    @ws1814 Год назад +4

    None of its competition is as classy or built with such high quality. That’s what makes it appealing to its customer base. Not everyone is running drag races or driving between the opposite state borders everyday. Some people want a quality product that looks and feels premium.

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 Год назад +1

      I think Doug's emphasis on acceleration is impractical. But the car has been tested about 5 seconds or below so I'm not sure where he's getting the 5.5 seconds acceleration time from. Still, this car has plenty of power. In a Lexus, I'm looking for smoothness and Doug didn't really talk about the Lexus-like driving characteristics, just about how he thinks it doesn't have certain metrics. That's not how what some people prioritize. They want feel and not metrics.

  • @timbrown9731
    @timbrown9731 Год назад +1

    Can someone step up and get Doug DeMuro to do a review on a 7 L Corvette? Also he needs to do a review on the Chrysler 300 6.4….

  • @rudym891
    @rudym891 Год назад +5

    I really like where Lexus is going with the design 😊