Lexus RZ

Lexus RZ
Lexus RZ
Overview
Manufacturer	Lexus (Toyota)
Production	2022 (to commence)
Model years	2023 (North America)
Body and chassis
Class	Luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive;
Platform	e-TNGA
Related	Toyota bZ4X
Powertrain
Battery	Lithium-ion

The Lexus RZ is an upcoming battery electric luxury crossover SUV from Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. It is the first dedicated battery electric vehicle of the Lexus marque and based on the e-TNGA platform shared with the Toyota bZ4X/Subaru Solterra.^[1] It was introduced in a concept form as the LF-Z Electrified in March 2021,^[2] and as a prototype model in December 2021. It will go on sale in 2022 (as the 2023 model year in North America), initially in RZ 450e grade.^[3] It will be equipped with a fully variable "Direct4" four-wheel drive system and steer-by-wire technology.^[4]

References[]

^ Bruce, Chris (2021-12-14). "Lexus RZ 450e Design Unveiled As The Posh Toyota bZ4X Alternative". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Lexus Accelerates Its Electrified Future with LF-Z Electrified Concept Debut | Lexus | Global Newsroom". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2021-12-14). "Preview: 2023 Lexus RZ crossover is brand's first dedicated EV". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ Page, Felix (2021-12-14). "New 2022 Lexus RZ shown ahead of imminent official reveal". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

External links[]

Official press release

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[1] Bruce, Chris (2021-12-14). "Lexus RZ 450e Design Unveiled As The Posh Toyota bZ4X Alternative". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[2] "Lexus Accelerates Its Electrified Future with LF-Z Electrified Concept Debut | Lexus | Global Newsroom". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[3] Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2021-12-14). "Preview: 2023 Lexus RZ crossover is brand's first dedicated EV". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[4] Page, Felix (2021-12-14). "New 2022 Lexus RZ shown ahead of imminent official reveal". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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