KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY: 2023 LEXUS RZ 450E PREMIUM REVIEW

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The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e Premium is presented as a more luxurious iteration of the Toyota bZ4X, offering a quiet, comfortable, and well-built interior with excellent ride quality and secure handling. The reviewer praises its refined driving dynamics, standard all-wheel drive, and a responsive infotainment system, despite some minor jankiness. However, significant drawbacks are highlighted, including polarizing styling, a lack of a front trunk and glove box, compromised outward visibility, and critically, disappointing electric range. With 18-inch wheels, the range is a mere 220 miles, dropping to 196 miles with the optional 20-inch wheels, figures deemed uncompetitive in the current EV market. While the RZ 450e is an improvement over its Toyota counterpart, it falls short of rivals like the Genesis GV70 and Nissan Ariya in overall appeal and range.