2025 Lexus RZ Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Key Features
- Starting at $43,975 MSRP*
- Fully electric drivetrain producing 201 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque (FWD) or 308 horsepower and 321 lb-ft of torque (AWD)
- Standard Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
- Bi-LED headlamps and daytime running lights
- Available Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
- Lexus Interface with 14-in multimedia touchscreen display
- Available Panoramic View Monitor
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
- Available Dynamic Sky™ panorama glass roof
- Available Mark Levinson® 13-speaker, 12-channel 1,800-watt Premium Surround Sound
About The Lexus RZ
The RZ is the first all-electric vehicle from Lexus. A blending of familiar and popular Lexus qualities with cutting-edge electric vehicle technology and performance. The potent electric drivetrain makes for a low center of gravity that makes for exceptional handlin, and Direct4 all-wheel drive is available. And even among electric SUVs, the RZ packs a lot more power than you would expect in a compact SUV. The styling is an evolution of the Lexus design language, trading a Spindle Grille for a Spindle Body, a more aerodynamic and efficient interpretation of Lexus styling. And when it comes to luxury, the RZ sets a new standard for the segment, with a cabin that takes full advantage of the EV platform’s strengths to deliver a luxury experience that can’t be matched.
What the Critics Say
"Comfort is why you buy a Lexus RZ. With phenomenal ride quality and exceptional sound insulation, the RZ is the most comfortable option among its closest rivals. Lexus tuned the suspension to eat up bumps in the road without issue and without a fancy electronically adjustable suspension." — Edmunds
"Lexus' first dedicated electric vehicle upholds the expectations of the brand—with some surprises. The new RZ looks like a Lexus, and feels like one too with its smooth ride, quiet cabin, and premium materials. Yet its dual-motor powertrain can deliver brisk acceleration quite unlike the automaker's typically demure crossovers." — MotorTrend
What's New For 2025
The RZ has only been around for a couple of years, so there have been no changes to the existing trims. There are two new trims, though, the 300e and 450e. These are base trims for each of the available drivetrains, bringing with them a lower starting price.
Lexus RZ Features
Electric Performance
At the heart of the first all-electric Lexus model is a 72.8 kWh battery pack, which is related to the battery pack in the Toyota bZ4X, but is larger in the Lexus. There are two available drivetrains, starting with the 300e-badged models that have a single motor making 201 horsepower and sending power to the front wheels. 450e-badged models come with a second motor to bring the total horsepower output up to 308, while simultaneously making the RZ all-wheel drive. The RZ drives more like a conventional gasoline vehicle than most electric vehicles, offering a familiar driving experience that doesn’t have a learning curve for the controls. (Although Lexus will still let you opt for a steering yoke in place of a traditional wheel, for those who want a futuristic driving experience). The battery pack provides up to 266 miles of range, and can be charged at a rate of 3 miles per minute with DC fast charging.
Luxury Interior
For all of the exciting tech in the RZ, it’s the luxury experience it provides that brings it all together. A sophisticated suspension setup provides an incredibly smooth ride, and thanks to exceptional noise isolation and the electric drivetrain, the cabin is quiet and serene. A heated steering wheel comes standard, as do heated front seats, upholstered in either NuLuxe® or Ultrasuede®. You can get heating for the back seats too, and there is even an available radiant front knee heater.
A panoramic glass roof is available, adding warm, natural light and an open feeling to the list of reasons why it feels so good to sit in the RZ. Of course, with the available Dynamic Sky™ feature, you can also turn the glass roof opaque with the touch of a button. Speaking of buttons, the RZ uses buttons for a number of the more frequently used functions, while others are controlled through the large 14-inch infotainment touchscreen. This allows for a balance between the cluttered feel of a cockpit covered in buttons and the kind of stark interiors in a lot of electric vehicles, where even the simplest of functions require you to navigate a series of menus.
Exceptional Safety
Few automakers have a safety record that can compare to Lexus, and the RZ brings that outstanding record to the world of electric vehicles. Conventional safety measures are part of what makes the RZ so safe, things like the available head-up display that makes it easier to keep your eyes on the road, or the nine airbags that come standard. The other part of the equation is the standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, a suite of the most advanced safety tech Lexus has ever developed. This includes things like All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Intelligent High Beams. Vouching for the efficacy of all of this tech is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Every year, they give out awards for the safest vehicles on the market, known as the Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards. For 2024, the guidelines became much more stringent. But Lexus still received several awards, including a Top Safety Pick+ for the RZ.
Trims & Specs
RZ 300e
Starting at $43,975 MSRP*
- Fully electric drivetrain producing 201 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque
- Front-wheel drive
- 14-inch touchscreen display
- Heated steering wheel and front NuLuxe®-trimmed seats
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
RZ 300e Premium
Starting at $48,175 MSRP*
- Panorama glass roof
- Door trim Shadow Illumination
- Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
- Panoramic View Monitor
RZ 300e Luxury
Starting at $53,905 MSRP*
- 20-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with Black and machined finish
- Thematic ambient illumination with door trim Shadow Illumination
- Mark Levinson® 13-speaker, 12-channel, 1,800-watt Premium Surround Sound
- 10-inch Head-Up Display
- Ultrasuede®-trimmed seats
RZ 450e
Starting at $48,675 MSRP*
- Fully electric drivetrain producing 308 horsepower and 321 lb-ft of torque
- Direct4 all-wheel drive system
- 14-inch touchscreen display
- Heated steering wheel and front NuLuxe®-trimmed seats
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
RZ 450e Premium
Starting at $52,875 MSRP*
- Door trim Shadow Illumination
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
- Lexus Interface with 14-in multimedia touchscreen display
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
RZ 450e Luxury
Starting at $58,605 MSRP*
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Tsuyasumi interior trim
- Multicolor ambient lighting with Shadow Illumination
- 20-in split-10-spoke alloy wheels with Black and machined finish
- Mark Levinson® 13-speaker, 12-channel 1,800-watt Premium Surround Sound
*Starting MSRP includes the Delivery, Processing and Handling fee (DPH), which is subject to change at any time. Excludes manufacturer and dealer options, taxes, title and license, and dealer fees and charges. Dealer price will vary.
**Source: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks/2024/all/lexus#award-winners