Lexus RZ 450e 230kW Direct4 Premium + 71 kWh 5dr Auto Review

Category: Electric car

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Fuel type:
electric
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors
Lexus RZ front cornering
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RRP£61,095
Review

The Lexus RZ is compelling in many ways, being practical, good to drive, pleasant to sit in and – as long as you steer clear of the range-topping trims – reasonably priced. The updated model improves on the early version’s lacklustre range and efficiency, with the entry-level 350e making the most sense for buyers. The top-level F Sport with its ‘yoke’ steering wheel works well enough, but is more of a novelty than a necessity.

Two electric motors pump out a combined 308bhp, and the RZ can comfortably out-accelerate a BMW iX3. There isn’t quite the neck-jarring G-force you experience in some electric cars, but who really needs that from a family SUV?


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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH5.3 seconds
Fuel TypeElectric
GearboxAUTO

Available colours

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

522

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

0

g/km