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2024 Lexus RZ 450e Luxurious AWD
Specs
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Nation of Manufacture: Japan
Coloration: Copper Crest
Miles pushed: 171
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | A |
| Energy and Efficiency | A- |
| Match and End | A |
| Gas Economic system | A |
| Worth | B+ |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and should not replicate Shopper Information’s impressions of your entire mannequin lineup. | |
| Massive & Tall Consolation | |
| Massive Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Massive & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 308 horsepower |
| Engine Kind | 2 electrical motors |
| Transmission | Computerized |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Battery capability: 72.8 kWh
EPA-estimate MPGe: 95 metropolis/102 hwy/87 mixed
EPA-estimated driving vary: 196 miles
Shopper Information vary estimate (ultimate circumstances): 225 miles
Cost Port Location: Entrance driver-side fender
Snow Efficiency: N/A
Base value: $64,430 (not together with $1150 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at car: Chilly Space Package deal ($200), 20-inch dark-finish wheels ($200), illuminate grille badge ($550), panoramic glass room ($1295), puddle lamps ($325), illuminated cargo sills ($360), mats (140)
Worth as examined: $68,650
Professionals and Cons
The nice: Fashionable look, elegant cabin
The nice: Glorious trip, sporty character, quiet
The not so good: Restricted vary, stiff costs (2024)
Evaluation
For those who’ve seen a RZ on the street, and questioned what the rakish Lexus compact crossover was wish to drive, we have now excellent news, and we even have a number of lot of future information.
First, the excellent news: The RZ is a totally fashionable compact crossover boasting thrilling exterior design, an open and luxuriously completed cabin, and Lexus-typical driving dynamics.
Now, the long run information: The 2025 RZ enjoys two new entry trim ranges, successfully reducing the price of entry—plus, present trim ranges have come down in value. And for 2026, the RZ is handled to an influence bump, and a much-needed increase in battery vary. A high-performance Sport trim degree can be a part of the 2026 replace. Extra 2026 information to observe quickly.
Although Shopper Information lately frolicked in a 2024 RZ—the electrical Lexus is unchanged mechanically for 2025–so we’re together with costs and trim-level data for the later mannequin 12 months. Notice that specs and costs reported above are for our precise take a look at automobile.
For 2025, the RZ is obtainable in six trim ranges:
- Base RZ 300e: $43,975 (new for 2025)
- RZ 300e Premium: $48,175 (down $12,730)
- RZ 300e Luxurious: $53,095 (down $11,700)
- Base RZ 450e $48,675 (new for 2025)
- RZ 450e Premium $52,875 (down $7000)
- RZ 450e Luxurious $58,605 (down $7000)
Notice that RZ 300e fashions function a single 201-horsepower motor, front-wheel drive, and between 224 and 266 miles of vary. RZ 450e fashions include two electrical motors which mix for 308 horsepower, AWD, and between 196 and 220 miles of driving vary.
Although the RZ retains its luxurious credentials, the newly adjusted costs make the RZ price aggressive with such like-size standard mainstream EV choices because the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6.
Shopper Information lately frolicked with a 2024 version of the RZ, on this case the AWD, RZ 450e in top-trim Luxurious trim. All informed, our Copper Crest crossover got here to $68,650, together with vacation spot cost. A like-equipped 2025 RZ, due to the Lexus value changes, would price simply over $60,000.
You’ll be able to learn out full evaluate of the RZ 450e right here. At present we’re sharing 5 cool issues in regards to the 2024 and 2025 RZ. Take a look:
Vegan Cabin (Nearly)
In different markets, together with Australia, the Lexus RZ enjoys the tag, “vegan.” This imply that the cabin is freed from animal hides of any type. Oddly, although completed with elegant Ultrasuede upholstery, the U.S.-market RZ is supplied with a normal heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel. And, if you happen to’re asking, swapping steering wheels isn’t as straightforward because it was once.
Higher than Tesla
No, the RZ isn’t faster or longer-range than, say, a Tesla Mannequin Y, however it’s a lot, a lot better screwed collectively, and with a lot nicer stuff. Lexus is known for its construct high quality, and the RZ doesn’t disappoint. The cabin is lush, refined, and seemingly assembled by significantly devoted craftsmen.
Nearly Sporty
There’s simply sufficient jauntiness constructed into the RZ chassis to maintain the commute fascinating. Dealing with is fast and certain sufficient, and there’s really a little bit of steering really feel—all of which contributes to a drive expertise that’s simply partaking sufficient.
It’s Environment friendly
Whereas Tesla will get credit score for constructing energy-efficient automobiles, the RZ is definitely no much less stingy with a kilowatt. The front-drive RZ 300e returns an EPA-estimated 125 MPGe, beating each instance of the Tesla mannequin Y, whereas the AWD RZ 450e is nice for 107 MPGe on the usual 18-inch wheels—which is roughly the identical as AWD examples of the mannequin Y. Shifting as much as 20-inch wheels, on both the RZ or Mannequin Y, will decrease the car’s MPGe ranking.
It’s Fashionable
From the accessible Copper Crest coloration (seen right here) to the clear and open cabin, the RZ appears to be like and feels innovative. And, fortunately, the RZ’s infotainment-system controls are very very similar to these present in gas-powered Lexus fashions, which is an efficient factor. We’ve discovered some EV’s—and particularly their digital interfaces—are only a bit too fashionable.
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2024 Lexus RZ 450e Luxurious Footage
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