8 WORST And 7 BEST Things About The 2023 Lexus RZ

Lexus RZ or Tesla Model Y?
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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:41 - Range
Unacceptable is the word that springs to mind
Dual motor
71 kWh battery
150 Kw fast charge (slow)
10-80% in 30 min
Range 196 miles - unacceptable
1:37 - Power
Not competitive
313 hp 320 lbft (low)
0-60 in 4.6 curb weight 4600 lbs
2:03 - no frunk
This is a dedicated BEV, even the Ioniq5 and EV6 have a little something
Also it’s got a prop rod…wtf is this Lexus
3:01 - no tow rating
Not that anyone was gunna tow with this thing anyway
Same with bz4x
3:21 - weird name
RZ= radient zero…whatever that means
3:42 - no rear wiper
Not on the BZ4X either…
This is a crossover…not a sportback or wagon even
4:22 - interior things that look nice, but aren’t
Wood center console is plastic
Gauge cluster is full digital…kinda..only changes from red to blue
5:11 - no glove box
Like the BZ4X
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GOOD:
5:56 - Looks
It’s not amazing but i think it looks fine
I like the two tone ($1200)
Looks very NX from the front
Spindle shaped grille
Classic running lights
Front logo lights up ($200)
Black wheel arches
Charger on front driver fender
2 inches shorter than RX, 6 in longer than NX
Digi door handles like NX
18 in wheel (220 mi) 20 in wheels (196 mi)
Pano roof
electro shading $500
still a bar across the middle
Dual roof wings
Sharp tapered trunk
Lexus script
Full width tailbar
8:30 - DIRECT4 AWD
8:49 - Trunk
Trunk is good sized
deep underfloor
9:09 - tech stuff
Touch sensitive steering wheel controls
can get the yoke steer by wire later
14 in infotainment
wireless
OTA
dual bluetooth
Climate on screen at all times
HUD
360 camera w/ egg view
Digi rear view mirror
10:11 - comforts
Heated and cooled seats
Heated steering wheel
6 - Rear seats
Rear seats are good size (bigger than NX and RX)
pretty flat floor
rear climate
rear heated seats
chargers
dual map pockets
recline
10:34 - The Ride
It’s not exciting or interesting, but it is very Lexus
It’s smooth and easy
4 levels of regeneration w/ paddles
no real 1 pedal drive - I don’t mind
Dial shifter like a nicer version of the BZ4X
Does have drive sound
No wheel spin or drama, it’s just smooth
Adaptive dampers
Ride is nice
13:19 - Outro

[@BonanzaPilot]

we have one of these and a performance model 3. For driving around town, the 450e will go futher on a charge than the model 3. I know that sounds ridiculous, but it doesn't phantom drain like the model 3. The model 3 we charge to 90% so we are starting at "250 miles", if you don't the car preheats itself the first 10%. Then it phantom drains all over the place. The Lexus basically blocks off that top 10%, so you charge it to 100%. We can drive it to work and still have 98% and it will stay there all day until its time to go. Now roadtripping is a whole different story. With the Tesla I will very comfortably travel any amount of distance. The Lexus, we don't fast charge at all. I certainly wouldn't plan on taking it anywhere that needed more than 80 miles of extra charge. The Tesla app and connectivity is WAY better than the Lexus but Lexus comfort is WAY better than the Tesla.

[@A48L16S091366]

Range - mine is an in-town car and I get over 250 miles range since there is no prolonged high speed range-sucking driving. Power - where in town traffic do I need zero to sixty in under 4.8 seconds? Frunk - Dude, look under the trunk panel, there is a big storage area under there. Did you not wonder why the floor of the trunk has a handle? Hood prop - no frunk so who is going to be opening the hood other than the service tech? Rear wiper - the rear view mirror view is from a rear camera, so you don't look through the rear glass anyway. No glove box - the radiant heat is great. And there is also a large lidded console box to store your valuable papers. Did you miss seeing it? I'll give you a C-minus for your effort at preparation.

[@Zero_cool79]

Im picking this over a tesla.

[@toms_garage]

rear wiper doesnt the x4 & x6 also not have rear wipers ?

[@avdp9095]

Will het software update like bz4x and Solterra, far better range and charging. 425km for the RZ adter update. Good, still 15 years warranty.

[@TheTom2video]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. I mostly agree with you on the good and the bad about the Lexus EV. Granted, this vehicle will sell because it’s a Lexus. If it wasn’t for the range and dc rapid charge time, I would’ve considered this vehicle in a heartbeat. Lexus and Toyota are way out in left field when it comes to range. Rapid charge time is a little acceptable. I travel back and forth between Baltimore and New York often. It will take forever get there. I purchased a Hyundai Ioniq 5 last November and traveled to New York twice. Range is over 300 miles and rapid charge time is less than 20 minutes. Made it from bay to New York with about 80 miles to spare without stopping for a recharge. I did recharge In Elizabeth New Jersey prior to crossing into New York. I had 96 miles remaining. Unfortunately, I’m a little disappointed with the Lexus RZ450e. They entered he the EV market a little late and not fully prepared to compete.

[@toms_garage]

Great video but not to be that guy online, however it is the 2nd fully electric Lexus :)

[@misaelramos83]

2:30 Americans will use anything but the metric system 😂

[@bam2xl14]

No way I’m buying a EV with less than 200 miles (with 20”). Once u set it at the recommended 80 percent battery that’s like real world 165 miles

[@James-dy6zh]

This just makes the model 3 a more budget friendly option and ten times more appealing

[@avdp9095]

Not at all. Better EV yes, but awful design, quality, limited warranty, materials, wow, plastic fantastic. Yes, I know what I'm talking about, we've 2 Tesla 3 models in our business fleet😢😢😢😢😢worst cars, ever. But Tesla EVANGELISTS are almost a sect in following cult leader Musk.

[@rbrown5141]

Let’s be honest if you own a tesla you know that the listed range by the manufacture is total BS! I have taken road trips on all of the Tesla models and never got close to their listed range. Hint its were this Lexus is listed at!

[@marekkurwa]

Blah Blah Blah Im still buying To-yo-ta. I have owned Genesis, Mitsu, Chrysler, GM and few others. ALL turned out to be GIANT POS, from experience not just conjecture. Do not waste your money on anything else.

[@tailslapguru]

I am l only getting this if they give me a huge discount

[@naveenthemachine]

Everything about the RZ is just bad. Not a single good thing to say about it no matter how hard you try

[@avdp9095]

What a nonsense, lexus buikd quality, super silent, 15 years warranty, 320km range, would choose this car anytime above a Tesla. Upgrade software will arrive for modelyear 2024, 425km range and faster charging.