Lexus sees itself as a 'design innovator' and it was certainly that when two decades ago, its luxury saloons introduced wealthy executives to the concept of Hybrid power. That advance owed almost everything to borrowed Toyota technology, as does the engineering behind this RZ model. There's nothing here we haven't seen before, but the combination of elements like the steer-by-wire system and the 'Direct 4' traction set-up really do feel cutting-edge.
You couldn't say the same about the 252 mile driving range figure or the 400V electrical architecture, but Lexus and Toyota engineers are no doubt working feverishly in both these areas to improve things. In summary, the Lexus brand is certainly moving forward - this is one of twenty new or revised models it will introduce by 2025. Few of them though, will be more important than this one.

Two way opening centre armrest with storage

8-way electrically adjustable seats for driver and passenger

Extended Lexus safety systems + 3 includes Front cross traffic alert, Lane change assist and Drive monitor

Advanced precollision system including intersection assitance and emergency steering assist

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)

Front and rear one touch power windows with voice command

Dual zone air conditioning with minus ion generator

Tahara synthetic leather heated steering wheel

Front and rear parking sensor with intelligent clearance sonar

Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto

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450e 230kW Direct4 Takumi 71.4 kWh 5dr Auto

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450e 230kW Direct4 Takumi 71.4 kWh 5dr Auto