Lexus LF-Z 2023
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The priorities for automakers are quickly changing and many are looking into electrifying their lineups. Carmakers are competing to produce electric vehicles (EVs) with high-tech features and the most efficient batteries. Show Lexus has also started its journey of electrification with the 2025 Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept. This car is a preview of what the automaker has in store as it shifts to electric. 2025 Lexus LF-Z Electrified engine featuresAccording to Motor Trend, future Lexus battery electric vehicles are expected to use the e-TNGA platform, which will be the base for the upcoming Toyota bZ4X. But Lexus said that the LF-Z concept will use a Direct4 drive system. This system allows two motors to vary how much power they deliver to each of the four wheels. At the moment, the LF-Z has a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The battery is expected to provide a range of about 373 miles. Why does this Lexus concept matter?The Lexus LF-Z Electrified has a futuristic design and unique styling elements that could be applied to other Lexus cars and crossovers. This concept is seen as an important foundation for Lexus EVs in the future. The LF-Z ditches the large spindle grille common in traditional models. However, the car's nose still mimics the spindle shape and extends into the hood. The sides of the LF-Z make use of creative surfacing to produce a variety of visual planes. The back of the car has a full-width taillight and lines that are reminiscent of the first-generation Toyota Mirai, according to Motor Trend. The LF-Z has a striking interior, although there’s a yoke in place of the usual steering wheel which some consumers won’t be fans of. The yoke will feature a drive-by-wire steering system that will allow steering ratio changes. There’s also a sleek wide-screen that curves inwards for the infotainment system. How much will the Lexus LF-Z Electrified cost?The LF-Z isn’t meant to showcase a specific vehicle but focuses on a design language and electrified powertrain. If the first electric car is close to the size of a bZ4X, Motor Trend estimates that it’ll start at around $45,000. Lexus said that you can expect these design features and technology to be available in production models by 2025. Toyota has committed to adding 15 new EVs by 2025, so an electric model from Lexus might be available before then. Technology has also changed the ways you shop for car insurance. Jerry is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get affordable car insurance. The free AI-powered app compares rates from top companies to get you the best price without any hassles.
UPDATE 12/14/21: We've added new images of the RZ that show its exterior design in full. These were released as part of a video detailing Toyota and Lexus' future electric-vehicle product plans for the near future. Lexus is closely following Toyota into the EV fray with a new model that we now know will officially be called the RZ. Based on these images, it appears to be related to the Toyota bZ4X but looks to have distinctly styled front and rear ends that fit in with the current Lexus design canon. This production model was previewed by the Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept shown earlier this year. It will be the first Lexus EV to the sold in the U.S., following the China-only UX300e. We're expecting the RZ to wear the RZ450e designation, given that Lexus has already trademarked that moniker. The number 450 suggests more power than the 215 horsepower than the bZ4X offers in two-motor form, so we think the Lexus will use a more potent all-wheel-drive two-motor setup. The company previously shared details on a powertrain called Direct4 that used a 201-horsepower electric motor on both the front and rear axle, so the RZ450e could make around 350 or 400 horsepower in total. To go along with its luxury purview, the RZ is also likely to have a more sumptuous interior than its Toyota sibling. We don't know if the bZ4X's yoke-style steering wheel will make its way into the Lexus, but the materials inside the cabin should be plusher and more upscale. We'd expect the Lexus to start around $50,000, and an F Sport version will probably be part of the lineup. Look for more details to come on the Lexus RZ sometime in 2022. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. How much will the Lexus LFThe LF-Z isn't meant to showcase a specific vehicle but focuses on a design language and electrified powertrain. If the first electric car is close to the size of a bZ4X, Motor Trend estimates that it'll start at around $45,000.
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The all-new Lexus RZ is available for pre-order in a wide array of exterior and interior color options and trim.
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However, it's worth noting that the experts at Car and Driver have estimated that the Lexus RZ will start at around $55,000 MSRP.
Is the Lexus LFFourteen months puts it at around late summer or early fall of 2022 when we'll see the production version of the LF-Z, and hopefully, it'll retain a lot of the character found in the concept. The car boasts SUV proportions, but a profile much more akin to a sleek hatchback.
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