LEXUS has revealed its up to date RZ line-up globally, which boasts a redesigned powertrain geared in the direction of efficiency, turning up the warmth on its in any other case smart electrical SUV providing.
This comes simply months after the Japanese producer canned its RC F efficiency vary globally – the final mannequin to attain a naturally-aspirated V8 engine – suggesting its go-fast focus is electrical from right here on in.
The vary now kicks off with the RZ 500e, with Lexus dropping the 450e variant altogether, and is topped by a brand new RZ 550e F Sport possibility that options efficiency know-how like steer-by-wire and a simulated handbook ‘field.
Lexus has reworked the dual-motor drive system for the RZ, utilizing e-axles which might be extra vitality environment friendly, and the Direct4 all-wheel drive system has been fettled too.
Based on Lexus, the all-wheel drive system is now able to sending 100 per cent of the torque to the rear axle, adjusting the torque distribution dynamically, and at nook exit the system will allocate torque to particular person wheels primarily based on contact load.
Each fashions use a bigger 16.96kWh battery system, which when paired with extra environment friendly motors, equates to an approximate vary of 500km for the RZ 500e and 450km for the marginally peppier RZ 550e F Sport.
The bottom RZ 500e will get a 50kW energy bump over the present mannequin, bringing complete outputs to 280kW/537Nm, leading to a 0-100km/h dash time of 4.6 seconds.
The RZ 550e F Sport ups the ante, however not by an incredible deal, providing up 300kW and a barely faster dash time of 4.4 seconds – however it’s within the finer particulars that the F Sport’s efficiency focus turns into evident.
Lexus geared up the RZ 550 e F Sport with a yolk-style steering wheel that makes use of a steer-by-wire system to remove the necessity for big steering inputs – apparently operated throughout simply 200 levels of rotation.
The range-topper additionally scores the model’s Handbook Drive system, which is successfully a faux handbook transmission that gives eight gears and engine sounds to imitate the sensations felt in an ICE automotive.
Extra sensible efficiency upgrades embrace sport-tuned suspension, practical brake ducts, a rear spoiler, and 20-inch aluminium wheels that characteristic aero covers. It’ll even be provided in an unique Neutrino Gray hue, harking back to the favored Nardo Gray paint provided by Euro makers.
Lexus Australia has confirmed the RZ line-up might be out there Down Beneath however has not but offered pricing or a selected launch date – indicating that particulars will develop into out there later this yr.
