Is the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e a new luxury SUV worth the price?

[@jordanoden9630]

I love how no matter what car it is or how he feels about EVs you would never know. The energy and enthusiasm stays the same in every video that’s why joe is the best at what he does. The best in the business.

[@JokerG16]

I know right?!? he's really good at hiding his biases, if he even has any. other channels should take notice.

[@loriraiti4924]

👏👏👏

[@bennynguyen3510]

🚘 Joe and Doug DeMuro are good and fun car reviewers. 🚖 The Car Care Nut and German Autogefuehl are the two reviewers with more details! I like all those four car KZbinrs 🤗👍

[@Thulebeez]

Agreed

[@arizonacolour8793]

Doug DeMuro is good too

[@thegoodman3810]

I love it. I just wish I had at least 250 to 300 or over miles of range, but hey, it's their first ev.

[@RaitisRides]

Tell me about it!

[@Alvarado2367]

Honda is also coming out with their first EV and comes with about 300 miles. They could have done better.

[@jefflee6975]

Marked my calendar for the ride portion of Raiti’s Ride. Great review and hi to the queen Lori.

[@RaitisRides]

Fantastic Jeff! Lori is the best in the biz.

[@Cobra_460]

Awesome I wouldn’t mind this suv joe! Big applause to you,Lori and Steven for busting your butt no matter what,you guys deserve the best!😊😊😊😊

[@RaitisRides]

That means the world!

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

I am excited to see the GMC Hummer SUV and Rivian R1T Bro!

[@Cobra_460]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425 especially the on throttle action bro! That’s the cherry on top of this electrifying sundae!

[@Cobra_460]

@@RaitisRides no problem Joe 😊

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@@Cobra_460 👍👍👍👍

[@davidwolf226]

Joe, as much as I really like the overall design of this BEV, that very limited range would be a deal breaker for me.

[@brianeisemann7075]

The limited range comes with another problem... According to the Lexus website, on a road trip, you can only do 3 sessions of DC fast charging in 12 hours. That's really bad for people who are taking longer road trips. Lexus clearly doesn't believe in BEVs. This vehicle is only here to make folks think they do. I used to drive a Lexus (had 3 of them). Not again. Giddyup, Lexus. Time to ride your palomino into the future.

[@savancleveland7756]

The “no wiper” trend never works. One that water gets “dirty” it’ll stick to your window and can only be removed with a wiper

[@RaitisRides]

That’s not what Lexus claims

[@Frizzionnare]

Wow, I can't believe these are out already! These are nice and all, but I don't think the range is nearly good enough for the price

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good point!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wrinbf buy it

[@jash2527]

The range and performance for the price tag is a huge miss for Lexus. Instead of competing with Tesla, they seem to be competing with its cheaper counter Toyota bZ4X. Which is disappointing.

[@jamisonz3365]

I don't understand why you guys care about range so much? Most people buy BEV for daily commute in the city. And almost nobody would buy an BEV as an only vehicle. You won't use a BEV for long trips like travelling to another city anyway. Is there a real difference between a 300 mile range to a 400 mile one?

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@DayTheKing]

I’ve been waiting on this one. I knew that their family company Toyota would give this same platform as the fellow Audi E-tron . Sleek and sweet design though. Thanks Raiti👍🏾

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy audi e tríñ

[@HitmanTheSwede]

@@sharonbraselton4302 or a ev6 325hp

[@omarcortes5754]

The interior is fantastic. Waiting to see it in action.

[@RaitisRides]

Stay tuned! I have something special on the way

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@@RaitisRides I do wonder what Toyotas suprise will be Joe 🤔

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

This brown leather interior looks stunning I enjoyed it Brother

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks my friend! I really appreciate it

[@S.Alonzo]

As a previous Lexus owner I fell in love with them. They are some of the most reliable cars. I was in three accidents and my car was barely damaged. I must note how much I love me some Lori. Joe she is the best videographer in the game. She does amazing work with her camera. Who edits your videos ?

[@susanjspaulding]

🇺🇸 *LOVE this NEW Lexus RZ 450e* !! *Happy that with the base price of this BEV* !! *Wish this had a lockable glove box and a shift knob* !! *Don't care for the short knob for the gears* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you Susan

[@VirtousStoic]

Lexus are the world's most reliable cars. But that's all they are good for. Their interior leave much to be desired, and the tech is a little lackluster. Performance isn't bad reminds me of a low entry jaguar suv. Which are good feeling wise I remeber a small jag crossover was suv buy of the year last year I think Great video love you buddy

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man fir the support

[@Rightonrightoff]

You’re a bozo and know nothing about cars.

[@jz7551]

The reliability line between EV fades away because batteries are mechanically simpler and less likely to have issues. I don’t think this car is more reliable than the EVs from Kia, Nissan, Audi, BMW, etc. And this car front end is awful.

[@osamaFXX]

10:55 The finish on the right side is catastrophic!

[@MattCC16Gaming]

It’s a preproduction model

[@jz7551]

@@MattCC16Gaming a very ugly one

[@alanklaus7774]

Nice review. Like the hide away cargo cover and the golf club cutouts. In this case the individual parts are better than the whole. Having owned a few Lexus products I feel their styling has gone downhill. Just because a car is electric doesn't mean it has to look goofy. This is an around town car and seems pricey to me.

[@fsdpro5461]

It’s because it’s priced up to adjust for the EV tax credit and it also costs toyota a shit ton of money to produce because they took too long to develop an EV platform

[@Big-Rouge]

Great Review Joe! I don’t know any Cowboys who would trade in their Big Diesel Trucks to ride in this BEV! LOL

[@snakeeyes9246]

They would rather drown in rising sea levels.

[@arnegerhardsen3755]

Hello Raiti. I will send you a big thanks for the proff way you showed us what we get with a RZ, it's just like our own experience with our Lexus RZ which we love and are glad we bought because this car has a smooth and comfortable driving experince at the highest level. We will not drive with a heavy battery we maybe will use some time in the future.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much for saying that and for sharing your ownership input on this one.

[@DasJaegar]

I’m glad they didn’t overstyle the vehicle but they should’ve made the wheel arches body color

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think.

[@KenDigital7]

That's a sharp looking ride!

[@jz7551]

Looks terrible, specially the front end.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Cool Lexus RZ450e I think this is the New Apostle to EV luxury SUV's and I love the way it looks.

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that I could bring it to you Luis

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

@@RaitisRides Thank you.

[@RaitisRides]

@@luiselapostolfeliz2421 you are so very welcome.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

@@RaitisRides A usted.

[@jz7551]

The car is so bland. It has nothing special. Seriously.

[@epicsupergeneration8017]

Before this video, I was on the Lexus KZbin channel with the documentary of the creation of the Lexus RZ450e. It's awesome, it's a must see!

[@chabbysrides]

Thanks for making the trip out west. Not enough range and charging too slow. Just not a fan of this one, but a great review as usual. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@FERNANDORODRIGUEZ-ld2nf]

Thank you for the entertaining shows!

[@markwashington7731]

10:40 this unclipped panel is bothering me on the right side by the door

[@MattCC16Gaming]

It’s a preproduction model

[@MrKcool25]

The crack on the side of the glovebox and cheap materials sold it to me ❤

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

Uuu that lower panel gap @10:32 is big enough i fit a calzone in there :) I'm sure it's not Lexus build quality, somebody probably desperately tried to open the non existing glove compartment. Anyway, great video as always, looking forward for the on throttle!

[@TLW896]

I am a big Lexus fan. Four RX 350s purchased. Way too many prominent lines at the charging port, wheel well and door. Need more monochromatic appeal as opposed to the material surrounding the wheel well. Diminishes luxury look as do the wheels themselves. The rear needs to be smoothed out; too many distracting lines. Pontiac Aztek overall approach. The two wings just add to the visual clutter. Regardless, I love my current RX 350.. HIGHLY reliable. Beautiful driving experience. My car is a 2022, Nebula Grey: FABULOUS paint that they use.

[@ginohaskins5623]

I agree I say put the charging port somewhere in the rear

[@stellantistom6881]

What up Joe? California weather over there is crazy lately. 😅

[@RaitisRides]

Hey Tom! It’s been super nutty!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides For sure!

[@RaitisRides]

@@stellantistom6881 never a dull moment on Raiti’s Rides

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides 🤣

[@fordTH7335]

Its odd and quirky but not bad lookin! Thanks for the review Joe. I love your channel

[@jz7551]

That front end looks awful. The interior side of the door is so bland, so are the wheels.

[@Sunjib12345]

Hi Raiti's Rides Can You Make Lexus RZ 450e Vs Toyota bZ4X And When is The - Live Q & A

[@RaitisRides]

You got it Sunjib.

[@Gazmeizster_Wongatron]

Does no-one else notice around the 10:30 mark the piece of trim that looks like it's falling apart at the seams? I expected better quality control coming from Lexus. 😳

[@RaitisRides]

Renee this is a pre-production model

[@johndemerse9172]

I was waiting for this vid Joe and it was great!

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

This will be my dream Lexus to buy it Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

Nice to hear Jeremiah

[@vivalasvegas702]

I can’t believe it only managed 220 miles of total range for a vehicle costing over +60K USD! 😂

[@flygonc3717]

I will pass, this doesn't live up to lexus standards very disappointed 😒

[@ghost2811-q7x]

I'm really into this

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that I could bring it to you

[@mystictk4149]

I’m excited to learn more about it Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so happy to hear that!

[@mystictk4149]

@@RaitisRides That’s awesome man.

[@frankkassongo3943]

You are the best in the game sir, i bought a Lexus UX based on your review!

[@Hadouken561]

Can't forget the Bev!

[@davidp2888]

A Lexus review! Let me grab my popcorn and get a front row seat!

[@RaitisRides]

Awesome David! Get some extra pop corn

[@Bmontepeque11]

For sone reason when you said "X Marks the spot" I expected the X to be the button to open the trunk 😂 After seeing your review, I think this is one of my favorite EVs now!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful Bryan!

[@Bmontepeque11]

@@RaitisRides Thanks Joe!

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👏 👍 💯💯💯

[@Thulebeez]

I will be tuning in next week to watch those driving hopefully charging impression.

[@pashedmotatos]

Now that’s a vehicle I cannot ignore.

[@JSM.]

Cool review. I have a new 2023 rav4 XSE tech pckg if you want to review one!

[@RaitisRides]

That’s awesome! Where are you located

[@JSM.]

@@RaitisRides san diego CA

[@RaitisRides]

@@JSM. I’ll keep that in mind the next time I am out.

[@Alex-cc3ol]

I go surfing in Encinitas 🙂 Welcome to San Diego, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow that is so cool Alex!

[@sleepyg2011]

I'll take hybrid equipped with regenerate braking which charges battery without charging, that said choose very before purchasing an full EV..

[@jamesryan9761]

Always a great job Joseph. There are cars that make you go "OOOOO" and then there are ones that make you go " EEWWW" and this is on of those cars.

[@chat2stephen]

One less in the queue.

[@ABC123-i2y]

Tomorrow is my birthday please do a special car please

[@RaitisRides]

Happy Birthday! I will see what I can get together

[@no40]

I wish Toyota put more investment into hydrogen technology. Not sure about the BEVs. The time for recharge and the access to charging stations are still issues for me.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They're putting enough investment into it. They get knocked by close-minded people who say "hydrogen won't work, it's too expensive" blah blah blah. BEVs are further along so Toyota has to go with market demands. This car is interim. Toyota is working on getting the cost to make these down because that's where Tesla excels. Lexus will lead and I think some of the car designs Lexus has shown are absolutely terrific.

[@RaitisRides]

It is going to be interesting to see how it all pans out.

[@ibbetn1]

I don’t like the rims on this one at all and I’m sure the range is under 200 miles if you drive 70 and have the a/c or heater on. I’m an NX fan and will stick with that for awhile. My local Lexus dealer already has a used RZ available with less than 300 miles on it. I’d like to read the review from whoever turned that one in. I always enjoy your reviews though.

[@MegaRetr]

A Lexus review!

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@hardcorehom]

Great looking BEV, but that poor range kills it. If you get the 20" wheel option, I heard it drops to ~190 range, which is a big let down....

[@edwindeoleo5258]

Nice video 👍🏽

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Edwin! I appreciate that!

[@bennynguyen3510]

🚘 Joe and Doug DeMuro are good and fun car reviewers. 🚖 The Car Care Nut and German Autogefuehl are the two reviewers with more details! I like all those four car KZbinrs 🤗👍

[@pedroborrero7203]

I never understand the issue with the car having a frunk before electric vehicle cars didn’t have it

[@RaitisRides]

You are right but some people now see it is possible with an EV to have one

[@bennynguyen3510]

💙🚘🤗 Finally, Lexus brings an EV to the market. It looks great with the dynamic design. The interior is nice and not blank and boring like the dashboard of all Tesla cars❗️Thank you for the detailed and fun review 😄👍

[@andymcpherson4896]

Some very interesting features but $61k and only a prop rod. The 220 mile range is on the low side and no rear wiper for snowy climes is a definite oversight.

[@terrellratliff2229]

That , Look Hard💯💯💯💯💯 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@terrellratliff2229]

That , Look Hard💯💯💯💯💯💯 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@draghrvacevic8481]

Everything looks great except that range Nice review like always.🥂

[@MarkAzali]

These cowboy jokes 😂. Never change, Raiti

[@dejonbuick6070]

Hey, Joe this is a good looking futuristic SUV, however I don't know if the average American has access to charging stations just yet so that it is convenient for them to charge their cars.???.

[@RaitisRides]

That is the challenge

[@joe718gt4]

I hope you got to enjoy some seaside restaurants in Encinitas or Carlsbad

[@RaitisRides]

Unfortunately not this time.

[@dsell37]

Goodness was this a preproduction model? Did you guys see that large panel gap where the glove compartment usually goes? Never seen such a flaw in a Lexus before.

[@jz7551]

Lexus and Totoyra reliability will fade away in the EV realm. Mechanically there’s not much difference in powertrains between EVs.

[@dsell37]

@@jz7551 I disagree. While the componentry may be similar, the fit and finish is something that every manufacturer (some better than others) can control especially when it comes to the interiors.

[@bryanwashington9511]

It can do without the black trim along the bottom and the wheel wells. The color is striking though. The car is sharp and I dig the interior.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one Bryan!

[@modmondays]

RZ or Grecale? I drive a 2022 NX. Exterior style is gorgeous, but interior feels cheap (vinyl and plastic). I might go for The Pasta Rocket, but the RZ in Iridium looked amazing in Black Panther.

[@killerXover707]

If I wanted to install a charger at home does it work for this

[@fan_cool_007]

Love the review. Starting at $53k, but yours equipped is $61k. Like to know where $8k worth of options are? Also 220 range that sucks. Thought that was only on the prototype. Was thinking of trading in my 2022 NX 350h for this, but now I am thinking of staying with the NX.

[@RaitisRides]

I would stick with your NX.

[@user-if3yp1td4m]

Just looking at the left front quarter panel, wheel well, and charging port: Looks very bleh and understyled, as if toyota ran out of shaping ideas and decided to throw on a fender trim taken from another car. And am I seeing a large gap in the left front fender trim? The rest of it looks great, I think a style refresh down the road will be amazing

[@theresalee2610]

Wish the range was longer. And what about being able to lock registration and valuables in the glove box? Will the car makers think about this?

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great question.

[@OneEyedRascal]

Heard anything on 2500 Silverado zr2 joe?

[@geoffl.3247]

The styling is hideous and looks too much like a Toyota. It's a hard pass for me.

[@jz7551]

Agreed.

[@LoveForeverMoore]

Love the design, wish it could have been on the RX. 😢

[@nephilymbass1]

I don’t get people buying luxury brands like Lexus anymore. We have a Toyota highlander limited. All the same luxury and we have a lot more room. Room inside the vehicle is a luxury in itself.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Lexus is quieter and has more refinement. True, Toyota has a measure of luxury in its limited models. But Lexus goes further with the refinement. My sister has a Lexus and had a Toyota. There's a difference. As for room, this car has it as BEVs are usually more space efficient than ICE cars.

[@RaitisRides]

You need to drive one back to back and you will see the difference.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right Benjamin!

[@jz7551]

@@benjaminsmith2287 those differences are fading away in the EV world

[@nephilymbass1]

@@benjaminsmith2287 I guess difference in interior noise isn’t as big deal to me as I tend to always have some music or a podcast or something on while I drive. I have gone for a ride in a new Lexus. They are nice but I’ll take the space of the highlander over a smaller Lexus for similar money.

[@TheTimePostChannel]

Looks amazing, but I think there's one zonk you forgot to mention, if the whole glass sunroof can't be opened, then what is that crossbar even doing there? 🤔

[@chat2stephen]

I take that you have not look up Mechanical Engineering?

[@bradleywatkins17]

10:48 the seam where the glove box would be and dash is coming apart.

[@RaitisRides]

Good eyes! Remember this is a pre-production model.

[@urideamabal]

Woo hoo

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that you are excited!

[@grannys_bug]

One year later I am about to buy one for $20k under msrp. Not a good sign that people are finding them worth the price. Cheaper than a used RX.

[@infamous_MB]

Oh I already love it It cost the same price of a Kia EV6 so I'm going with the Lexus

[@jz7551]

The EV6 looks better, and offer more performance. Even the Nissan Ariya looks better than this Lexus. Inside and out

[@maodijim]

Nice try from Lexus, but consider longer range, bigger screen, better charging network and cheaper the price I would sacrifice some quality and luxury to get the model Y instead.

[@Hubertusss]

the dashboard on the right side near the door sticks out really Lexus

[@RevanDBT]

Wish it came with the wheels from the concept.

[@desmondgurley]

😂😂😂 Joe I think this the first time I was waiting for you to ZONK the heck out the fender, not only should they have left it the same as the body color... Those caps are huge on this little car, lol they belong to a Tundra 😂😂😂... Other than that Wow it's beautiful, great work as usual to Raiti's Rides

[@onokono1270]

Thanks for the great review. I’ve been tracking the arrival of this “BEV”. The price $53K is a fair price, but I doubt it will be the same price in Hawaii. I love the light blue color, it’s way better than all the other bright kiddie blue vehicles out there. The design is awesome. Sleek curves on the body and well planned painted color that adds to the overall look of the car. The interior is beautiful, love the contrast black and palomino combo. Glad to see that it’s spacious enough to fit adult size people. I was worried that the glass roof would be hot but you mention the opaque feature, no worries anymore! It really seems like a perfect car to me. I just need to know what’s going to be the price hike once it hits Hawaii. Thanks again!

[@jz7551]

The Nissan Ariya looks way better than this. Inside an out. I’ll take that over this for sure.

[@bennynguyen3510]

😊 Good idea. I am watching Doug DeMuro’s review on Ariya to get a comparison 👍

[@tommboy8]

Wish the range was 300+ at least Match the model Y range. Hopefully Lexus makes a Longer Range option.

[@ida529200]

what a shame when you say "very responsive touch screen" when in fact it's just lag as hell while you are touching it

[@lloydlee8512]

It was beautiful car but we’re all need to know how much for replace the battery for this crossover SUV I don’t want anything happen like Tesla did after people buy it. I don’t want to see anything ripped off but want to see the honest answer and I know it not the same as Hybird cars

[@Rqlwebdesign]

whats up with the glove box area bottom right corner @10:50 looks like bad build quality

[@RaitisRides]

It is a pre-production.

[@ivandoneshefsky4762]

Good first review Joe and Lori. I’m not a fan of this Lexus. The styling is over the top,(the black fender flares spell cheap @ unnecessary IMO), the range is mediocre and I didn’t find the interior luxurious. It seems practical enough but to me, it’s more top level Toyota than Lexus. If you’re looking at BEV’s at this price point, there are better choices mainly the Koreans.

[@blackvq3759]

Got them 10th gen EX-T 😅civic wheels

[@MasaoJPN]

Zonk galore man! That flat portion on front is so flat that it looks like my cutting board in my kitchen. Gloss black wheel arches is not matching up very well. I would not option that color either. It looks economy. And in real world it probably gets less than 200 miles and that to me is the biggest zonk of all.

[@RaitisRides]

I think you made very good detailed points.

[@jz7551]

I’d rather take a Kia EV6 or a Nissan Ariya over this.

[@porfiriato84]

Here before Naveen the Lexus hating machine

[@RaitisRides]

Interesting

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Yeah, his anti-Toyota, anti-Lexus comments are predictable. And he's everywhere.

[@Mr.Helper.]

Looks nice .. not a fan of the rims … also heard body color fenders are coming, I think that would look nice

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I don't think it's expensive. The problem is the specs but cars aren't just about specs. What's the point of the "embargo"? I want to hear how it drives. Now we see the car and then have to wait 12 days before the driving impressions are posted. I think the car looks fine. At least you got the one with the lighter interior. It's fairly understated. The stuff about range doesn't interest me. It's a vehicle and I care about the vehicle aspects first: build quality, NVH levels, useful acceleration, ride, quietness, comfort, space and then if the interface works reasonably well. What actually interest me about this car is not what is in this model: the variable steer by wire steering.

[@RaitisRides]

Lexus is the boss.

[@JokerG16]

embargo really are the dumbest thing

[@Jaysun1]

The infotainment screen looks aesthetically cheap for a Lexus product. Using the Toyota system doesn't scream luxury vehicle to me.

[@jz7551]

Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq and Nissan Ariya are way better than this.

[@scarletraven984]

Is the starting of $53k accurate? I thought it was slated to start at $59 because $53k would make it cheaper than the NX 450H+ PHEV, right?

[@Quinton0520]

I hope you get to review the Volvo ex90 one day!

[@Toyota4Life]

The front end looks unfinished

[@RaitisRides]

I know some others feel the same way

[@jz7551]

Looks awful

[@GoHighOctane500LC]

Flying tombstone grill? Ford Edsel directed mind to more pleasant regions... Sure those are vortex generators not devil in the back seat ? Joe, you deserve danger pay and a case of Twinkies for this one. Electrocute me. I love it I was just waiting to trade my LC.

[@DavRod-123]

Wow the range (for me) is problematic… I would have preferred for it to have a range of at least 300 miles or so…

[@RaitisRides]

That would have been so much better!