Although both Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra have premium functionality and design, what many lack in the eyes of luxury, so the Lexus RZ 450e was built. To take the e-TNGA platform to the next level of excellence

Yes, it is the Lexus RZ 450e that was launched last night. We see each other now as an electric crossover built on the same foundation as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra with the e-TNGA platform

. We can see that the new crossover is from this premium camp of the brand. How many proportions do not escape from the common twin? Head-to-tail on the pillars and roofline or even the location of the charging plug socket on the left front wheel arch or rear spoiler split left to right

But as a Lexus, the parts design around the RZ 450e cars has been completely modified. It is completely different from the bZ4X and Solterra by changing the lines to look more sporty, elegant and sharper. Both are in the front bumper, headlights, taillights, rear bumper, tailgate frame line, and all four wheel sets. And indispensable is the camp’s unique floating roof.

The RZ 450e’s interior is different from the twins, which also share a common foundation. Especially with the gauge screen that is not mounted above the console. But it’s still built into the regular console slot while the infotainment screen in the middle has shifted to a size of 14 inches, which is larger than the center screen. The 12.3-inch bZ4X / Solterra uses the vents or buttons on the center console, Ambient Light or the “One-Motion Grip” steering wheel.

Providing the safety system is still stocked with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 or ADAS package like Pre-Collision System and the Superior Radar Dynamic Cruise Control. If it is a European-spec vehicle, the electronic latch is an electric door system that will not open if the radar detects an object approaching within the door opening radius. (Prohibition of opening and facing pedestrians or driving in a collision The other system is Proactive Driving Assist or Turning Assist in changing road lanes, etc.

The other thing that was raised above the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra in the Lexus RZ 450e was the powertrain. Because while the first two cars two electric motors are used to drive both the front and rear wheels. The maximum power of 218 PS is then combined with the maximum torque of 309 N

m. The RZ side will have a more powerful twin engine. Powered by a front-wheel drive motor that produces 204 PS of peak power, 109 PS at the rear (yes, the front motor is more powerful than the rear motor), for a total of 313 PS and a maximum combined torque of 435 Nm. It will distribute torque between each wheel from 0-100% according to the situation in just a split second. It is the first Lexus car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds (or 5.3 seconds for a national specification car of China) and the top speed is limited to 160 km/h.

The battery supplied is a 96-cell Li-ion battery with a capacity of 71.4 kWh and a maximum range of 450 km according to J-WLTC standard or 400 km according to European WLTP standard with a power consumption of 18 kWh per 100 km. , but not disclosed. Information in the number of times shipped in any way.

The Lexus RZ 450e has yet to be revealed for the entry-level model. The only price that will be announced for the “limited” model in the US is $48,780.