2023 LEXUS RZ 450E - NIGHT DRIVE REVIEW

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This night drive review of the Lexus RZ 450e highlights its striking exterior and interior lighting, which significantly enhance its aesthetic appeal after dark. The reviewer praises the vehicle's exceptionally smooth, quiet, and luxurious ride quality, rating it a 10 out of 10 for comfort and quietness. Performance is also a strong point, with impressive acceleration that rivals many other Lexus models. However, the reviewer notes a desire for more premium material options, specifically suggesting synthetic wood over the current plastic. A significant drawback identified is the RZ 450e's unsuitability for road trips due to its relatively slow 150 kW charging speeds and limited range on the highway (estimated 160 miles at 75 mph). While it excels as a city EV with an estimated 250 miles of range, its limitations make it a poor choice for long-distance travel. The reviewer also expresses a preference for physical climate control buttons over the touchscreen interface.