Inovev forecasts 25,000 then 50,000 units per year of the new Lexus RZ SUV
- The current range of the Lexus brand (luxury subsidiary of Toyota) consists of sedans IS (D segment), ES (E segment), LS (F segment) as well as SUVs UX (C segment), NX (D segment), RX (E segment), GX /LX (F segment) and incidentally RC (E segment) and LC (F segment) coupes, i.e. about ten different models targeting different audiences. The brand has come a long way since the launch in 1989 of the first Lexus, which was a sedan inspired directly by the Mercedes S-Class of the 80s.
- Of the ten Lexus models present in the catalog today, most are hybrid motorized (HEV-Full), only the UX SUV was until now also available in a 100% electric version. But the electrification program is underway at Lexus, since several projects have been unveiled in recent months in this direction, and the new SUV RZ (E segment) presented this month is the first official realization.
- With dimensions close to the RX, the RZ is therefore the second 100% electric model from Lexus, after the UX (segment C). It's actually the Lexus version of the recently introduced Toyota BZ4X, with both models sharing the same e-TNGA platform. The BZ4X is however 10 centimeters shorter than the RZ (4.70 m against 4.80 m). Compared to the Toyota BZ4X, the Lexus RZ is more powerful (Premium status requires) since its electric motor delivers 313 hp against 218 hp for the Toyota. The battery with a capacity of 71.5 kWh allows a range of 450 km according to the WLTP cycle. The Lexus RZ competes with the Audi Q4, Audi E-tron, BMW iX3, Mercedes EQC and Jaguar i-Pace. Inovev is counting on 25,000 sales per year of the new Lexus RZ then 50,000 per year (from 2025).
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