The Lexus RZ Out of doors idea debuts at Auto Shanghai as a extra rugged tackle the model’s electrical SUV. Whereas only a one-off, the corporate needs it to indicate what’s attainable when modifying the mannequin for off-road adventures.
The Out of doors Idea begins with a Lexus RZ450e. The mannequin wears a number of further lighting, together with a bar within the decrease fascia, KC lamps on the outer edges of the nostril, and an LED strip above the windshield. The hood and hatchback have a gloss-black end. A lot of the physique is a sandy beige coloration that Lexus calls Regolith, and the decrease portion is satin black. The rear has a motorcycle provider.
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The Out of doors Idea rides on eight-spoke black wheels with chunky 265/60R18 BFGoodrich all-terrain tires. Lexus additionally notes that the journey top has a 0.79-inch (20-millimeter) raise.
A couple of parts are much less apparent. There are customized skid plates beneath the entrance and rear. The window moldings are black chrome steel.
The RZ450e has two electrical motors making a complete output of 308 horsepower and 321 pound-feet of torque. This lets it attain 60 miles per hour in 5.0 seconds. The highest pace has an digital restrict of 99 miles per hour.
The Lexus has a 71.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack that gives a most 220-mile vary. This distance falls to 196 miles with the out there 20-inch wheels. The system can DC fast-charge at 150 kilowatts. The AC charger for plugging in at house is 6.6 kW.
In the USA, the 2023 RZ450e begins at $59,650 after the vacation spot payment. The nicer Luxurious trim takes the value to $65,150. If you would like each possibility and accent for the EV, then the fee tops out at $72,209.
Lexus already confirmed off the alternative of the Out of doors Idea by premiering the RZ Sport Idea on the Tokyo Auto Salon. Its physique had fender flares, revised bumpers, and a carbon-fiber spoiler. The suspension was 1.37 inches (35 millimeters) decrease than inventory. As an alternative of the usual 107-hp (80-kW) electrical motor on the rear, this one acquired a 201-hp (150-kW) unit.
