Lexus RZ Review, Specs & Performance
HI-TECH LUXURY ELECTRIC SUV
It might not immediately spring to mind; if you are in the market to lease an impressive electric SUV. But with Lexus's track record with reliability and their skill with electric powertrains, the RZ may be top of your list.
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Overview of the Lexus RZ
As a new all-electric Lexus model, leasing could be a choice method to procure your new RZ. Fixed monthly rentals and the ability to change your Lexus every two to four years is an advantage of car leasing. The bank takes on the risk of depreciation, which protects you from any loss.
FVL has been in the business of leasing vehicles online for over two decades. Our competitive tendering process across ten select lenders guarantees you'll get the best possible lease deal on your new Lexus RZ. You'll have a dedicated leasing agent who can walk you through the process from start to finish and answer any questions you may have. Shop around our wide selection of lease deals to find the one that best fits your budget.
LEXUS RZ FROM FIRST VEHICLE LEASING
Let's look at what makes a Lexus RZ car lease deal so appealing.
- Fixed Monthly Rentals
Set your budget and pay a fixed monthly price that you are happy with.
- No vehicle depreciation
When a new model is launched, no one can know what it could be worth in a few years. Car leasing protects you from this risk, and you don't have to fret about trying to trade your car in or sell it.
- Full manufacturer warranty included
Our Lexus RZ deals include road fund license and manufacturer's warranty. And you can choose to add a maintenance package too.
- Straightforward contract hire
Leasing a Lexus RZ from FVL is a hassle-free solution to driving a new Lexus. It's an extended hire of your RZ through a contract, which runs until its completion, then hand it back, easy.
- We're here to help you
When you lease a Lexus RZ with us, you'll have car leasing specialists dedicated to helping you with any questions or queries. We will make sure you understand all the details and will help you each step of the way.
- Free UK Mainland delivery.
Once your funding is in place with FVL, you can sit back and relax. Your new car will be delivered to your home or work address, whatever suits you.
Explore our range of Lexus car lease offers and pick the one that best suits your needs.
Lexus RZ in a nutshell
THE RZ 450E IS A GREAT ALL-ELECTRIC SUV
The contract hire Lexus RZ - or the RZ 450e to give it its full name - has been created from the ground up and is the firm's first bespoke battery-powered offering, and it's a cracker. The RZ is packed with technology, has great handling and is a refined and stylish car.
ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE LEXUS RZ
While the Lexus RZ 450e is a bespoke all-electric car, it shares the same underpinnings as the Toyota bZ4X - which is also an impressive EV.
The 450e has a 71.4kWh battery to offer a range of up to 250 miles.
There's plenty of power, delivered instantly, with an electric motor mounted on the front axle producing 201 bhp, while a rear drive motor offers 108 bhp, so the combined output is 309 bhp.
This new model has all-wheel drive, there won't be a two-wheel drive version available, and delivers a quick sprint from a standing start.
This will see the 450e sprinting to 62 mph in just 5.6 seconds which is helped by the mighty torque figure of 435Nm.
The battery's range is boosted with four modes for brake regeneration, and most will offer one-pedal driving.
EQUIPMENT AND HANDLING
The Lexus RZ 450e car lease model is entering a competitive segment. Still, there's enough to attract anyone wanting a middle-sized SUV to impress first-hand.
Firstly, there's the firm's optional steer-by-wire technology, One Motion Grip, which means no connection between the wheels and the steering wheel.
Lexus has opted to use sensors that will interpret the driver's input. This information is electronically relayed to a motor fitted to the steering rack, which will turn the wheels.
It sounds strange, and it also means there's no conventional steering wheel, with drivers using a butterfly-shaped steering yolk. Even when turning with full lock, there's no need to cross your arms as the system gives a good reaction and is intuitive and natural to use.
This means that manoeuvrability, particularly at low speeds, is made easier using the yolk – but Lexus also offers a standard steering wheel.
The other noticeable feature of the new EV is that Lexus is renowned for offering a quiet and comfortable cabin - being completely battery-powered enhances this further.
With the batteries mounted low, the chassis offers a supple ride with a good grip when cornering. With DC charging at 150 kW, the battery can be recharged to 80% of its capacity in less than 30 minutes.
As expected from Lexus, the RZ 450e's interior has been well-designed and packed with premium technology and materials. There's a 14.0-inch display that sits on a low-set dashboard with features including voice control, a cloud-based satnav and smartphone compatibility. There are over-the-air updates for the technology.
This is also a spacious EV to spend time in, particularly for those sitting in the rear seats, and the optional panoramic sunroof let's plenty of light in. And it's worth noting that the sunroof has a coating to help reduce the heat that is allowed into the car and is dimmable.
We also liked the layout of the digital instrument display, which is straightforward and easy to use - it's also obviously designed for the low-topped yolk steering, so take note!
The other big difference for the Lexus RZ 450e is that the seating position is lower than, for example, the NX, but there's more space in the cabin.
There is also plenty of safety kit, including a blind spot monitoring system that will detect whether cyclists or vehicles are approaching when opening the doors.
Lexus has sought to bring a serious contender to the electric SUV segment. With its brand-new tech, practicality and luxury, we think they have done just that.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEXUS RZ
Why not look at the RZ 450e on the official Lexus company website? Or why not look at some of these similar car lease deals from First Vehicle Leasing: the BMW IX3 or the Tesla Model Y.