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Lexus RZ BEV launches in Australia beginning at $123K

The battery electrical SUV Lexus RZ 450e just lately arrived in Australia following its launch in the US. The Lexus RZ is predicted to assist Toyota obtain its EV gross sales objective for 2026. 

Lexus’s newest battery electrical car (BEV) follows the UX 300e launched in 2021. The Lexus RZ options an all-new electrical powertrain with e-Axle electrical motors. Lexus claims that the RZ 450e’s DIRECT4 all-wheel drive applies the corporate’s luxurious ‘Takumi’ craftsmanship and high quality to the car. 

Takumi is the traditional Japanese time period which means artisan. It could additionally confer with a craftsperson with unequalled experience in a selected discipline. Lexus has utilized takumi-level craftsmanship to the all-electric RZ 450e. 

“Lexus designers have labored to make sure the all-new RZ maintains the well-known Lexus benchmarks of remarkable luxurious and dynamic driving trustworthy to the Lexus Driving Signature,” commented John Pappas, the Chief Govt of Lexus Australia. “The RZ is the suitable car for these wanting a luxurious SUV evoking the sensation of Lexus driving with the addition of a easy and quiet battery-electric powertrain.”

Lexus Australia launched the RZ in two variants, the 450e Luxurious, and the 450e Sports activities Luxurious. The bottom Lexus RZ 450e Luxurious begins at $123,000 (USD $81,313), together with on-road prices, whereas the 450e Sporty Luxurious variant begins at $135,000 (USD $89,243). The posh automaker additionally provides an RZ 450e Sports activities Luxurious with a two-tone end for $139,200 (USD $92,344). Lexus launched the RZ 450e in the US earlier this yr. Within the US, the Lexus RZ base mannequin has a beginning value of $59,560. 

Each variants are powered by a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with an estimated driving vary of 470 km (292 miles). The 450e Luxurious and 450e Sport Luxurious deploy 230 kW of energy and 435 Nm of instantaneous torque to all wheels. 

Lexus’ guardian firm Toyota expects to promote 200,000 BEV models by 2024 with assist from BZ3 and RZ 450e gross sales. The RZ is Lexus’ first battery electrical car for the worldwide markets and will assist outline Toyota’s future within the vehicle trade transitioning to BEVs

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Lexus RZ BEV launches in Australia beginning at $123K