Review: The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Crossover

[krew]

Lexus Enthusiast was invited to the south of France to drive the new RZ 450e crossover. We covered the technical details in a separate article, and now have some thoughts on the first dedicated Lexus EV.
After spending a day with the new 2023 Lexus RZ 450e, I figured out a simple equation for those interested in the EV crossover:

Are you a happy Lexus NX or RX owner but wish there was a full EV option?
Do you travel less than 200 miles on the average day?

Answer YES to both statements and expect to be thrilled with the RZ. This vehicle may be the purest example of the Lexus brand so far — near-silent operation, reliability above all else, an understated but intuitive interior, topped off with just the right amount of innovation and novelty.
Answer NO to either statement, and it’s best to...

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[CRSKTN]

This will do fine and be enough for lots of folks

 

[DOC4Lex]

It would just fine for my mileage needs with only 180km of driving a day.

 

[ssun30]

I feel Lexus PR did a very great job this time. Most outlets glossed over its terrible range and compliance EV level engineering. Even the harshest EV sites were relatively mild on their criticism. But everyone made such a big deal about the yoke and how it embarrassed Tesla's "joke".

 

[Will1991]

Apparently you can't turn off the fake engine sound:


Is this true?