ANCAP has released the results of its first round of vehicle testing under strict new 2023-2025 test protocols, confirming a five-star safety rating for the battery-electric Lexus RZ. All up, the Lexus RZ scored 87% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection, 84% for vulnerable road user protection […]
Lexus RZ 450e
Fully electric RZ 450e SUV priced from $123,000 in Australia, arrives in May
Lexus will launch its second-ever electric vehicle in Australia in May, following the UX 300e, with the RZ 450e to go on sale from $123,000. When it arrives, the Lexus RZ 450e range will be offered in two variants, with the 450e Luxury and 450e Sports Luxury. Both come powered […]
Lexus debuting infrared radiant heating technology with new RZ SUV
Lexus is set to debut an industry-first method of radiant infrared cabin heating in its upcoming RZ battery-electric vehicle, which the company says is far more efficient than current heating technologies. Rather than heating the air with a traditional convection approach, Lexus is going to install two infrared-emitting panels sitting […]
Lexus RZ 450e confirmed for Australia, arrives in 2023
Lexus has confirmed it will be introducing the RZ 450e in Australia in 2023. It will come in as the brand’s first dedicated electric model, and second EV outright following the UX 300e. The RZ 450e is based on the wider company’s e-TNGA platform, with the batteries mounted under the […]
Lexus Electrified Sport (LFA successor) making US debut at 2022 Monterey Car Week
Lexus will unveil the “next chapter” of its design philosophy and path to electrification at Monterey Car Week, this weekend, showcasing its stunning Electrified Sport concept for the first time in the USA. The company confirms it will be showcasing its Electrified Sport concept at the prestigious event, giving the […]
Lexus reveals its first dedicated electric vehicle, the RZ 450e
Lexus has taken the wraps off its new battery electric SUV, the RZ 450e, which offers a real-world driving range in excess of 400km. The RZ 450e rides on Toyota’s e-TNGA battery electric platform, which it shares with cars like the Subaru Solterra and the Toyota bZ4x SUVs thanks to […]
Lexus RZ 450e previewed as first dedicated EV, debuts April 20
Lexus has sent out a teaser of its all-new fully electric model, called the RZ 450e, giving us a glimpse of the front end and the interior ahead of its debut later this month. The new model will wear the badge RZ 450e, as per a trademark finding about a […]
Lexus ‘RZ 450e’ trademark found, production LF-1 Limitless?
Lexus has filed a trademark for the name RZ 450e, which could be the name of its upcoming fully electric large SUV inspired by the LF-1 Limitless concept from 2018. Toyota Motor Corporation filed the trademark with the Australian Intellectual Property agency in August, and it was accepted in November […]