Lexus has unveiled its all-new electrical SUV. The new Lexus RZ 450e is the corporate’s first bespoke electrical sport utility automobile. It relies on Toyota’s devoted EV platform, e-TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform. This all-electric SUV is claimed to supply a driving vary of as much as 362 km on a single cost.
Talking concerning the design, the Lexus RZ 450e has sharp and edgy styling parts, similar to most different Lexus fashions. Moreover, the electrical SUV’s footprint is alleged to be just like the Lexus’ current NX crossover. It measures 4,805 mm in size, 1,895 mm in width, 1,635 mm in peak, and has a 2,850 mm wheelbase.
The Lexus RZ 450e shares its powertrain with the lately unveiled Toyota bZ4X. It is powered by a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and is claimed to supply a driving vary of as much as 362 km on a single cost. The electrical SUV will get a dual-motor setup, a 203 hp unit on the entrance and a 108 hp unit on the rear.
The mixed output of this powertrain is rated at 312 hp of energy and 435 Nm of peak torque. It will get a four-wheel-drive structure. Upon launch, the brand new Lexus RZ 450e will rival the likes of the Toyota bZ4X, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq5, and many others. Speaking on the event, Takashi Watanabe, Chief Engineer, Lexus Electrified, Lexus International, stated, “We believe that Lexus, an established luxury automaker, should continue pursuing the creation of exciting cars while respecting nature and the global environment to achieve a carbon-neutral society.”
He additional added, “The RZ has been developed with the aim of creating a uniquely Lexus BEV that feels secure to ride in, is pleasing to the touch, and is exhilarating to drive. With the transition to BEV, we pursued a special design with functional simplicity featuring the evolution of the spindle grill to the new Lexus spindle body architecture and a cockpit space incorporating the tazuna concept focusing on driver operation. We will continue to take on the challenge of providing customers with new experiences and a uniquely Lexus BEV driving experience.”
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