2023 Lexus RZ 450e - POV First Driving Impressions

Опубликовано: 13 Март 2023
на канале: TheTopher

316,243

4.7k

2023 Lexus RZ 450e PREMIUM AWD
Estimated MSRP as Equipped: $63,415
-------
2023 Lexus RZ 450e LUXURY Steer by Wire AWD
Estimated MSRP as Equipped: $67,300
-------
Exterior: Ether
Interior: Dapple Gray

SPECS/PERFORMANCE
Battery Type: Lithium-lon
Total Power: 71.4 kWh
Max Output: Front 150 kW; Rear 80 kW
Total System Power: 308 hp (imperial), 313 hp (metric)
Transmission: Automatic, single speed
Max Torque: Front 196.4 Ibs-ft.; Rear 124.3 Ibs-ft.
EPA Estimated All-Electric Range: Up to 196 mi
Level 1 vehicle-charging cable for 120v outlet
Length/Width/Height/Wheelbase (in.): 189.17 in/74.61 in./64.37 in./112.2in.
DIRECT4 All-Wheel Drive
Independent McPherson strut front suspension; Multi-link rear suspension
Tires: Front - 20' 235/50 Rear - 20" 255/45
WHEELS: 20-in. × 8-in front and 20-inx 9.5-in rear split-10-spoke alloy wheels with Black and Machined

INTERIOR FEATURES
Five-passenger seating
Heated steering wheel
NuLuxe®@-trimmed seats and interior door trim
Heated and ventilated front seats
Paddle shifters with regenerative braking force indicator
Electric tilt-and-telescopic steering column
Single-color Ambient Lighting with Shadow Illumination
Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
Drive Mode Select with Sport, Normal, ECO, Range and Custom drive modes

MULTIMEDIA / CONNECTED SERVICES FEATURES
Lexus Interface with 14- in touchscreen display
10-in. Head-Up display
Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration
Wireless Android Auto compatibility
Five USB type-C Ports
Wireless phone charger

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Panorama glass roof
Charging port located on left-front fender
Auto-dimming outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse
Headlamp washers
Windshield wiper de-icer
Illuminated front badge

SAFETY & CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 with:
o Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection
All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA)
Road Sign Assist (RSA)
Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)
Intelligent High Beams
Digital Latch with Safe Exit Assist
Panoramic View Monitor
Blindspot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Advanced Park
Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
Digital Rearview Mirror
Digital Key (requires Remote Connect, available with three-year trial or paid subscription)

PRICING - Starting MSRP:$59,740
+ Cold Area Package: $200
+ Digital Rearview Mirror: $200
+ Illuminated Front Badge: $200
+ Premium Paint: $500
+ Technology Package: $1,425
+ Dealer, Processing and Handling Fee (DPH): $1.150

PRICING - Starting MSRP: $64,000
+ Steer by Wire: N/A
+ Cold Area Package: $200
+ Illuminated Front Badge: $200
+ Dynamic SkyTM Panorama Glass Roof: $550
+ Bi-Tone Paint: $1,200
+ Dealer, Processing and Handling Fee (DPH): $1,150

Thanks to Substitute Topher for filming this review! Go subscribe to his personal channel
@TopherDrives

TheTopher on Instagram:   / thetopher2
The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are highly recommended!

Here's the equipment I use (with affiliate links):
-GoPro Hero 11 Black https://amzn.to/3CWWeRQ
-Binaural Audio - Roland CS-10EM Microphones http://amzn.to/2qKRbwA
-Connected to & powered by the Zoom H2n recorder http://amzn.to/2pQqVkq
-Don't forget the Hat Clip mount for that perfect POV angle: https://amzn.to/2GW7nmd

-The best place to get tires: https://bit.ly/2JyRg3j

Need a Bluetooth OBD-2 reader? Order FIXD for only $20 with my affiliate link (normally $60)! https://bit.ly/3eDN8gN

Off The Record makes it easy and affordable to fight your traffic tickets. Sign up with the code "TheTopher" for 10% off your first ticket whether you need it now or later: https://fight.offtherecord.com/TheTopher

Sound system test track playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3D9...

You can help support the channel by whitelisting TheTopher on your browser's AdBlock or becoming a patron:   / thetopher
Facebook:   / thetopheryoutube

I'm also the producer for the Winding Road YouTube Channel:
   / windingroadmagazine

Thanks for watching!