Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) previously confirmed that it will launch the battery-electric Lexus RZ—alongside the Toyota bZ4X—in the country sometime this year. Well, it looks like that time has come.
Lexus Philippines has officially unveiled the all-new EV. It lands on our shores boasting a futuristic take on the brand’s signature look, an impressive powertrain, and boatloads of automotive tech.
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The RZ still wears the signature spindle grille up front, only this one has fewer lines and crevices. Its sharp, aggressive-looking exterior design is complemented by the 20-inch dark premium metallic wheels underneath.
Inside is standard Lexus luxury. The cabin is adorned with a plethora of soft-touch materials and can be had with either a dark- or a brown-colored finish. Accents are provided by the silver trim occasionally found around the interior.
Powering the RZ is a 71.4kWh lithium-ion battery that’s expected to be durable enough to retain 90% of its capacity even after 10 years of use. The battery helps power the front and rear electric motors that produce a total system output of 308hp. Maximum range is pegged at around 395km for RZs with 20-inch wheels.
As mentioned, there’s a wide range of in-car tech available in the RZ. This includes safety features like the pre-collision system, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning with lane-tracing assist. Driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and advanced park are also available.
Only one RZ variant is available at launch: that’s the 450e priced at P4.828 million. What do you think of Lexus’ new EV?
