In terms of electrification, Lexus is not going very fast among luxury brands. For example, Mercedes-Benz launched EQ, BMW launched iX, Audi launched e-tron, Cadillac launched LYRIQ, and Lexus only has 2 oil-to-electricity products in our country, namely UX 300e and NX 400h+ (plug-in mixing).
Apparently, Lexus was aware of the problem as well and was starting to get a little anxious. At the beginning of February this year, Lexus has released 2 pure electric SUVs, let's take a look at it with the panners.
The first is Lexus' RZ series, which can be seen as a hardcover version of the Toyota bZ4X, similar to the relationship between NX and RAV4. However, according to Lexus' definition, the RZ series will be positioned as a medium-sized pure electric SUV. In the exterior part, the RZ is more aggressive than the bZ4X, and the spindle-shaped outline is faintly visible in the closed grille, which is a good inheritance of Lexus' family design language.
Coming to the side, the multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels are very high-grade, and the flowing and smooth body lines create a strong sense of movement. The shape between the C-pillar and the D-pillar is closer to the current RX, showing the visual effect of the floating roof. However, it is puzzling that as a high-end brand of pure electric SUV, the Lexus RX series still uses a traditional style of door handle, which is slightly conservative.
In the rear part of the car, the Lexus RZ uses the popular through-type taillights, and the taillights also make a design similar to the duckling's tail. In addition, there are cooling slots on both sides of the rear bumper, which should improve the aerodynamic performance of the whole vehicle. As a reference, Toyota bZ4X's styling style is more tough, the body of the plastic parts are also more, the sense of grade is obviously not as good as the Lexus RZ series, from the difference in shape can also see the gap between Toyota and Lexus in positioning.
Regarding the power parameters of the Lexus RZ series, it is still unknown, but in the official charts that have been released, the tail mark of the RZ is 450e. Referring to the tail tag of the Lexus UX 300e, the RZ 450e is likely to be 50% more powerful than the UX 300e, and the official 100-kilometer acceleration time of the UX 300e is 7.5 seconds. In terms of endurance, with reference to toyota bZ4X, the WLTP range of the Lexus RZ series should reach more than 500km.
The previously mentioned Lexus RZ is already in real-life condition, and the next pure electric SUV is still in the concept car stage. And from the perspective of body size, this new electric SUV should be of a higher level than the RZ, which can be seen as an electric version of the GX or even LX. From the concept map, the new car uses split LED daytime running lights, and the closed intake grille also outlines the spindle shape.
Coming to the side, the lines of the new car are more rigid and straight, and the square wheel arches are more masculine. The rearview mirror is small in size and may be an advanced electronic rearview mirror. And the concept car is designed with hidden door handles, and it is not known whether the official production version will be retained.
Coming to the rear, the car also uses through taillights, which seems to be a family design for lexus' new model, after all, the new NX is also this design. In addition, the rear of the car uses a large number of flat lines, which are layered and look powerful.
It is reported that the Lexus RZ series will be launched in the world this year, when its more information will also be announced, interested partners may wish to pay attention to it. The starting price of the Lexus RZ should be around 400,000, which is basically the same as the current NX. And that new electric concept SUV, if it is really an electric version of the LX, the price may exceed one million. However, in the era of electrification, how high the brand premium of Lexus can be is still unknown.