2024 Lexus RZ

2024 Lexus RZ

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2023 Lexus RZ first drive review (inc. 0-100) with wireless yoke!

Date

Nov 17, 2022

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Lexus is about to release its first ever ground-up EV. It's the 2023 Lexus RZ and Paul Maric has been behind the wheel. Our test car is a one off hand built prototype that has its own steer-by-wire system in the form of a yoke!

Reviews

Our expert's reviews of the Lexus RZ

2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV review

2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV review

While it's not the first luxury electric SUV, the RZ is Lexus' first dedicated EV and faces stiff competition from Germany and Korea.

2023 Lexus RZ review

2023 Lexus RZ review

EVs have been thin on the ground for Toyota, but that's all about to change as the brand begins its all-electric rollout.

News

All the latest Lexus RZ news

More affordable Lexus RZ electric car on the cards for Australia

More affordable Lexus RZ electric car on the cards for Australia

The single-motor Lexus RZ 300e isn't confirmed for Australia yet, though Lexus Australia is looking at all its options.

Lexus ups capped-price servicing coverage to five years

Lexus ups capped-price servicing coverage to five years

From May 1 the entire Lexus lineup will be covered by five years of capped-price servicing, including the LX and GX off-roaders.

Lexus' Tesla Model Y rival gets racy makeover

Lexus' Tesla Model Y rival gets racy makeover

William Stopford

The Lexus RZ 450e F Sport Performance has retuned suspension and aerodynamic enhancements, but no extra power. Just 100 will be made.

Cheaper Lexus RZ electric car revealed with less power

Cheaper Lexus RZ electric car revealed with less power

Lexus has added a RZ300e model to its Japanese range, which serves up less power, but weighs less and has a lower price.

Lexus RZ earns first five-star safety rating under tougher ANCAP rules

Lexus RZ earns first five-star safety rating under tougher ANCAP rules

William Stopford

ANCAP has announced its first vehicle assessed under its tougher new testing criteria, with the Lexus RZ earning five stars.

Lexus reveals Australian price changes for 2024

Lexus reveals Australian price changes for 2024

Jade Credentino

Pricing across the Lexus range has been adjusted, headlined by a $19,704 increase to the LC – while the LS, RZ, RX and LX all received price drops.

2023 Lexus RZ: New electric car priced for Australia

2023 Lexus RZ: New electric car priced for Australia

The Lexus RZ electric SUV will be priced from $123,000 before on-road costs in Australia. It's set to arrive in May this year.

Lexus RZ EV arriving in May 2023

Lexus RZ EV arriving in May 2023

The first Lexus EV built on a dedicated platform will hit Australia before the middle of 2023. Pricing and supply are still to be revealed.

Lexus EV takes new approach to heating

Lexus EV takes new approach to heating

Lexus calls its heating panels an example of 'omotenashi', meaning to wholeheartedly look after guests. But there are other benefits.

Sporty Lexus RZ EV among company's Tokyo Auto Salon reveals

Sporty Lexus RZ EV among company's Tokyo Auto Salon reveals

Lexus exhibited sporty and off-road versions of its RZ, RX, and LX at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon and Tokyo Outdoor Show.

Lexus RZ EV coming to Australia mid-2023

Lexus RZ EV coming to Australia mid-2023

Lexus will bring its first dedicated electric vehicle to Australia next year, with the RZ450e confirmed for a mid-2023 arrival.

Design Exposé: Lexus RZ vs Toyota bZ4X

Design Exposé: Lexus RZ vs Toyota bZ4X

The Lexus RZ may share a platform with the more mainstream Toyota bZ4X but it looks markedly different inside and out.

Lexus RZ electric SUV revealed in full

Lexus RZ electric SUV revealed in full

Lexus has revealed its first ground-up EV, called the RZ. It has a steering yoke, dimming glass roof, and two-motor AWD.

Lexus RZ450e electric SUV teased ahead of April 20 reveal

Lexus RZ450e electric SUV teased ahead of April 20 reveal

William Stopford

Lexus' first dedicated electric vehicle will feature familiar design cues for the brand... plus a wild new steering yoke.

2023 Lexus RZ revealed - UPDATE

2023 Lexus RZ revealed - UPDATE

Ahead of its full launch next year, the exterior of the Lexus RZ electric crossover was unveiled overnight at a massive Toyota event.

Lexus RZ: Brand's first dedicated electric model teased

Due to be unveiled in full in 2022, the Lexus RZ will be the brand's first model to utilise a dedicated EV architecture.

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In our latest review the Lexus RZ scored 7.8 out of 10. Read the full Lexus RZ review here.

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