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Old Mar 13, 2023 | 10:52 AM
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Overall, I like the way the yoke feels in hand, although the buttons are a little harder to reach. I’d also argue that Lexus has outdone Tesla in terms of ergonomics and execution.
Great review @MPalmer The steering system is something I was really interested in. I figured it would work if Lexus developed it. (I have read that Tesla is going to have something similar in the future). The rear drive with just one motor is very innovative as well.


I’m not sure this is going to be the next hit feature.
I think it will. The new system makes it easier to dial all kinds of different experiences via software during development
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 04:11 AM
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Sofyan recorded 0-60 in about 4.7 seconds. That's almost as fast as the IS500 lol. Doubt anyone will be complaining about the lack of power in daily use.


Even if it's dead last in its segment in terms of charging and efficiency/range, I would still take it over an RX or NX. And it's more spacious than the former too.
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 08:47 AM
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Sofyan recorded 0-60 in about 4.7 seconds. That's almost as fast as the IS500 lol. Doubt anyone will be complaining about the lack of power in daily use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=own8EjBhPX4

Even if it's dead last in its segment in terms of charging and efficiency/range, I would still take it over an RX or NX. And it's more spacious than the former too.
Yeah, the RZ offers a much better driving experience than any of the turbo-4s thanks to its EV power band. As I tried to communicate in my coverage, it's an interesting vehicle bc its spec sheet doesn't tell the whole story

Also, adding this to the OP -- a quick visual comparison of the RZ and RX -- https://www.clublexus.com/articles/l...ce-similarity/
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Old Mar 15, 2023 | 04:39 AM
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Motorman review here too

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Old Mar 15, 2023 | 05:06 AM
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What's a sucker. Good luck selling it at $21500 marked up.


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Old Mar 16, 2023 | 06:59 AM
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Wow Gabe from CR is pretty perturbed that the new Lexus takes a while to charge overnight.
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Old Mar 16, 2023 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MPalmer

With the front grille design like this I will be LOOKING FORWARD slapping a license plate on it.
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Old Mar 16, 2023 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Longevite1
What's a sucker. Good luck selling it at $21500 marked up.



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Old Mar 16, 2023 | 10:08 AM
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With the front grille design like this I will be LOOKING FORWARD slapping a license plate on it.
Lol I actually think it looks good.
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Old Apr 17, 2023 | 01:36 AM
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This car looks really good and if you are going to use it urban environment only it makes sense actually. Unfortunately not even that is going to save it from being the second biggest Lexus flop after HS.
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Old Apr 17, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Threads have been merged.
Yeah, hang tight. There should one coming along.

In the meanwhile, maybe Mike- MPalmer can answer this.
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Old Apr 17, 2023 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pbm317
Welcome! Crazy, do we not even have a RZ specific forum area yet?

Activity mount is likely fine? believe it's a 1.25 mount, just no wiring but don't have direct experience with it
Didn't see this post before creating, but you are posting in it.
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