Lexus RZ 2023– car dimensions: 4805 mm long, 1895 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,095 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin centres on a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control includes nanoe-X purification on most grades. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control maintains set speed and distance. Front and rear parking sensors with auto braking are fitted, along with a reversing camera. Lexus Safety System+ brings automatic emergency braking for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, and lane tracing assist with steering support.
Boot space measures 522 litres with rear seats up. Folding the 60:40 split rear seats expands capacity to 1451 litres. The load floor is level with a modest lip and includes underfloor storage for cables.
Braked and unbraked towing capacity is rated at 750 kg across the 2023 RZ 450e. Gross vehicle weight sits at 2640 kg with kerb weights from about 2055 kg, leaving moderate payload for passengers and cargo. The setup suits light trailer use but is not aimed at heavy work duties.
The cabin feels open and airy with good headroom and legroom in both rows plus a flat floor. Front seats are eight-way power adjustable with lumbar support, heated and often ventilated. A heated steering wheel is standard and radiant knee heaters warm occupants efficiently. Higher grades add heated rear seats, acoustic side glass for quietness and a panoramic glass roof that can be dimmable. Dual-zone climate with nanoe-X keeps air fresh.
Fully electric with up to 220-mile range on 18-inch wheels
Service every 6 months or 5,000 miles
Euro NCAP five-star rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 with pre-collision, radar cruise, lane tracing and more
Complimentary scheduled maintenance under LexusCare
The RZ is a battery-electric vehicle with a 71.4 kWh pack. Range reaches up to 220 miles with 18-inch wheels and about 196 miles with 20-inch wheels under manufacturer estimates. Efficiency sits around 107 MPGe combined depending on wheels. DC fast charging reaches 150 kW.
Servicing follows Lexus intervals of six months or 5,000 miles. The first two scheduled services are complimentary. As an EV there are no oil changes. focus stays on tires, brakes, cabin filter, coolant and battery checks. Warranty coverage and LexusCare amenities support ownership.
Safety scores five stars from Euro NCAP with high marks across adult, child, pedestrian and assist categories. It also earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Good crash ratings. Standard kit includes Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 covering pre-collision with pedestrian and intersection support, all-speed radar cruise, lane tracing, blind-spot monitor, safe exit assist and multiple airbags.
Length 4805 mm, Width 1895 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2850 mm (RZ 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, media.lexus.co.uk.