2023 Lexus RZ 450e - POV First Driving Impressions

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.): in/ in./ in./. 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 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): $ 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: 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 -Binaural Audio - Roland CS-10EM Microphones -Connected to & powered by the Zoom H2n recorder -Don’t forget the Hat Clip mount for that perfect POV angle: -The best place to get tires: Need a Bluetooth OBD-2 reader? Order FIXD for only $20 with my affiliate link (normally $60)! 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: Sound system test track playlist: You can help support the channel by whitelisting TheTopher on your browser’s AdBlock or becoming a patron: Facebook: I’m also the producer for the Winding Road YouTube Channel: Thanks for watching!