LEXUS RZ

THE DRIVE IS EVERYTHING

Embrace features on the RZ 450e that combine innovation with safety for you, your passengers, and other companions on the road.                                                                     

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT 

Find out how the Lexus RZ 450e’s design was inspired by a cheetah.                                                                                                                                                                                        

RZ 450e WORLD PREMIERE

Discover advanced new world-first technologies like a forthcoming steer-by-wire system with steering yoke (available 2025) and e-Axles with DIRECT4 drive control.                                     

MEET THE ALL-ELECTRIC RZ 450e

The RZ 450e is the first Lexus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) developed from the ground up. The quality and characteristics of its new platform are the foundation for delivering the Lexus Driving Signature. The new e-TNGA platform is incredibly strong, with the battery unit integrated into the chassis, beneath the cabin.

This also helps lower the car’s centre of gravity, which in turn secures better balance, handling, and response. High-strength materials and metals are used, with advanced construction processes to ensure exceptional strength, while keeping weight down.

Not a vehicle that simply adopts battery electric power in place of a conventional engine; it goes much further to realise the exciting potential of new technologies that enhance performance and driving pleasure. With its zero-emission performance, the RZ will help us progress towards carbon neutrality and a sustainable society.

ELECTRIC E-AXLE

The Lexus e-Axle is a compact, modular package which consists of a motor, gearing and an ECU, located between the driven wheels. On the RZ 450e they are used front and rear and operate in conjunction with the DIRECT4 all-wheel drive control system to adjust posture, traction and power distribution. The e-Axles are quiet, efficient and deliver precise power. The front motor produces 150 kW and the rear 80 kW, giving a total power output of 230 kW. Their compact dimensions also contribute to the car’s packaging, helping secure more space in the cabin and load compartment.

DIRECT4 DRIVE CONTROL

The RZ 450e features the new DIRECT4 drive control system, working with the two e-Axles. DIRECT4, an exclusive Lexus technology, is an intelligent system that constantly balances the traction to front and rear axles, automatically and seamlessly distributing drive force. The result is stress-free performance and stable handling, with intuitive operation strengthening the sense of connection between driver and machine. The front/rear torque bias can be adjusted from zero to 100 or 100 to zero in milliseconds – faster than any mechanical system. With enhanced communication between the road and steering wheel (or yoke), DIRECT4 also improves steering response.

THIRD GENERATION LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM +

The RZ 450e benefits from the advanced active safety and driver assistance systems featured in the latest third generation of Lexus Safety System + with upgraded and additional functions offering increased accident risk detection. Further advances introduced with the new RZ 450e include Proactive Driving Assist with steering assist and a new Driver Monitor to check drivers for signs of fatigue or distraction. Additionally, Proactive Driving Assist uses the front camera to determine the angle of a bend, adjusting the steering appropriately when approaching and making a turn.

ENHANCED PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM

Alongside detecting motorcycles during daytime, the Lexus Pre-Collision System allows more potential collisions to be avoided, such as at right / left turns, and with cut-in traffic. It can also recognise collision risks with oncoming traffic or crossing pedestrians when making a turn at a junction. The ability to avoid an impact is increased by Emergency Steering Assist.

DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL

This system uses the millimetre-wave radar sensor and a camera to detect the vehicle in front and maintain an appropriate distance. If the vehicle in front comes to a halt, the RZ 450e will stop too. When the vehicle moves off again, you will too. It quickly recognises traffic cutting in front and, in conjunction with Lane Trace Assist, follows a more natural line through bends. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control will also prevent you from driving inside a slower vehicle driving in the outside lane.

‘SEAMLESS E-MOTION’ DESIGN / SLEEK LED HEADLIGHTS

Inspired by the “Seamless E-motion” design concept, the front clearly positions the RZ 450e as an all-electric vehicle. With no conventional engine, the bonnet has been lowered and the air intakes reduced. The bold Lexus signature spindle shape is applied three dimensionally to the front of the vehicle, resulting in a new, simple form, which captures technological evolution, function and performance. The headlights are unified with the spindle body. Sleek and ultra-slim, they add extra emphasis to the Lexus L-motif of the daytime running lights, while the principal headlight lamps and turn indicators are less prominent. 

POWERFUL SILHOUETTE, WIDE STANCE

                                                                                        The car’s flowing side profile peaks towards the rear creating a powerful silhouette, while the sharp frontal design generates a sense of power and movement. From behind, the rear section affirms the car’s SUV qualities of comfortable space and strong driving capabilities. The long, 2,850 mm wheelbase adds to the impact, expressing the low centre of gravity and excellent balance. The wheels – standard 18” or 20” for higher grades – are placed at the corners of the car.

HIGH-TECH REAR LIGHT, LEXUS REAR LOGO

                                                                                       The RZ 450e’s futuristic character is underlined by its sophisticated high-tech rear look. The split rear roof spoiler extends the design rearwards and contributes to the car’s stable performance. The elongated LED light bar across the width of the car is a hallmark of Lexus design. Here it has a sharp, minimalist look to give the impression of simplicity and precision, underlined by the distinctive new Lexus badge.

EXTRA LARGE 14” TOUCHSCREEN / 10” HEAD-UP DISPLAY

Perfectly positioned for relaxing interaction while you drive, this 14” High Definition touchscreen is one of the largest available today and allows you to smoothly access information like navigation, audio and climate control. Additionally, vehicle data is projected in colour directly onto the windscreen via a large 10” Head-Up Display, which lets you check navigation, safety features, car information and audio settings without taking your eyes off the road ahead. Its operation is seamless, thanks to touch switches on the steering wheel.

LEXUS LINK PREMIUM CONNECTIVITY

                                                                                   As an RZ 450e owner, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of Lexus Link Standard Connectivity free of charge over the entire lifetime of your car. The Lexus Link Premium Connectivity pack is also free for the first 4 years of ownership, and thereafter on a subscription basis. It includes pioneering features such as:

• Cloud-based navigation & Voice Assistant
• Road Events & Real Time Traffic information
• On- and off-street parking availability
• Remote Climate: All RZ grades offer remote control of steering wheel heating, seat heating and adjustment of the cabin temperature

13-SPEAKER MARK LEVINSON® SOUND

                                                                                    The RZ 450e’s new 13-speaker Mark Levinson® Premium Surround system is tailored to the acoustic properties of the cabin. Featuring a 224 mm subwoofer and 1,800 Watts of amplified power, it delivers a 12-channel amplifier sound to create a digital home-theatre experience with Clari-Fi™ that rebuilds sound lost in MP3 digital compression.