Lexus has introduced the updated RZ range- the RZ 450e and the RZ300e
Prices for for the new RZ range starts from $55,150 (around Rs 46 lakh)
Starting with the Lexus RZ 300e, the SUV is available in two versions — front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive, the former being a new addition to the range.
The new RZ 300e is powered by a 72.8kWh battery pack that makes 201 horsepower and has an estimated range of 266 miles or 428km, while it can be had with 18-inch or 20-inch wheels.
The RZ 450e uses a 71.4 kWh battery pack and gets all-wheel-drive with two motors, one powering each axle, making a combined power of 308 horsepower.
Lexus claims a 0 to 100kmph acceleration in 5 seconds and a range of 354km.
Inside, the Lexus features a minimalist, yet airy approach with a driver-focused interior layout. Gets 3 interior colour options: Thunderstorm and Macadamia, Palomino, and Dapple Gray.
The vehicles get a 10-inch head-up display unit, a 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, a shift knob with shift-by-wire technology, etc.
Other features include 5 USB ports, a 14-inch infotainment system with navigation and smartphone connectivity, advanced park, traffic jam assist, and ADAS tech amongst others.
It is based on the lightweight e-TNGA steel platform.