A bit of underneath half a yr since its Malaysian displaying, the Lexus RZ 450e is now open for orders in Malaysia, Lexus Malaysia has introduced. The model’s battery-electric mannequin was proven on the Toyota Past Zero showcase in February this yr, and actually the RZ 450e had been launched in Thailand final yr on the 2023 Worldwide Bangkok Motor Present.
Pricing for the RZ 450e in Malaysia has been launched, and this mannequin in Luxurious trim is priced from RM429,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, in keeping with Lexus Malaysia.
Measuring 4,805 mm lengthy, 1,895 mm broad and 1,635 mm tall, the RZ 450e is distinctly a Lexus in its styling even with out the spindle grille that’s the present-day Lexus signature, and as an alternative resides a ‘BEV Spindle’ that does away with the normal air intakes required by a combustion engine, as this can be a battery-electric mannequin.
The RZ 450e for the Malaysian market has been confirmed to pack a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, and this presents a WLTP-rated battery vary of 440 km, and may be recharged through DC at as much as 150 kW through a CCS2 connection, bringing a 0-80% recharge in half-hour, whereas AC charging as much as 11 kW is feasible by a Sort 2 connection, totally recharging the automobile in 6.5 hours.
The power shops energy a dual-motor AWD powertrain, comprised of a 204 PS/266 Nm entrance motor and a 109 PS/169 Nm rear motor to yield a mixed output of 313 PS, which can propel the RZ 450e from 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and to a high pace of 160 km/h.
Inside, the RZ 450e has a central console that options Tsuyasumi design particulars which overlays delicate layers to deliver a shiny charcoal impact, whereas seat upholstery is in Ultrasuede, as seen within the preview unit proven regionally earlier this yr.
Audio playback comes courtesy of a 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium encompass sound system, with additional comfort aided by the parallel view monitor (PVM) digicam suite together with 12 parking sensors for ease of manoeuvring. Tools on the preview unit featured an eight-inch multi-info driver’s show and a 14.1-inch touchscreen.
Security package within the RZ 450e is comprised of the third-generation of Lexus Security System (LSS+), in keeping with Lexus Malaysia. Utilizing the Thailand-spec mannequin as reference, the ADAS suite on the RZ consists of all-speed adaptive cruise management, Lexus Teammate Superior Park (assisted parking), a panoramic view monitor, Pre-Collision System (autonomous emergency braking), Lane Tracing Help, Lane Change Help with blind spot monitoring and rear cross visitors alert.
In Malaysia, the RZ 450e is roofed a five-year, limitless mileage guarantee, together with an eight-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee for the drive battery, which may be prolonged by an additional two years as an choice. Exterior colors supplied for the RZ 450e in Malaysia are Aether Metallic, Sonic Copper, Sonic Chrome, Graphite Black Glass Flake, Sonic Quartz and Sonic Iridium.
Lexus RZ 450e in Malaysia
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