2025 Lexus RZ Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

Key Features

• Starting at $43,975 MSRP*
• Fully electric drivetrain producing 201 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque (FWD) or 308 horsepower and 321 lb-ft of torque (AWD)
• Standard Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• Bi-LED headlamps and daytime running lights
• Available Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor

• Lexus Interface with 14-in multimedia touchscreen display
• Available Panoramic View Monitor
• Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
• Available Dynamic Sky™ panorama glass roof
• Available Mark Levinson® 13-speaker, 12-channel 1,800-watt Premium Surround Sound

What the Critics Say

"Comfort is why you buy a Lexus RZ. With phenomenal ride quality and exceptional sound insulation, the RZ is the most comfortable option among its closest rivals. Lexus tuned the suspension to eat up bumps in the road without issue and without a fancy electronically adjustable suspension." — Edmunds

"Lexus' first dedicated electric vehicle upholds the expectations of the brand—with some surprises. The new RZ looks like a Lexus, and feels like one too with its smooth ride, quiet cabin, and premium materials. Yet its dual-motor powertrain can deliver brisk acceleration quite unlike the automaker's typically demure crossovers." — MotorTrend

What's New For 2025

The RZ is still a fairly new model, so there haven’t been any major changes for 2025, but in an effort to offer more affordable alternatives, Lexus did add two new trims to the lineup, the 300e and 450e, which become the new “base trims” for the RZ 300e and RZ 450e respectively.

Lexus RZ Features

Electric Performance

As the first all-electric Lexus vehicle, the RZ gives us a glimpse of what Lexus can do in this arena. And the first thing to note is that the RZ is quick, thanks to the 308 horsepower and 321 lb-ft of torque produced by the available twin electric motors. Its 5-second 0-60 time is a full 1.6 seconds quicker than the fastest non-plug-in version of the NX, Lexus’s other compact SUV. That’s a huge difference, and thanks to available all-wheel drive, the RZ handles all of that power with ease. The RZ comes with a 72.8 kWh battery pack, good for up to 266 miles of range, with the ability to charge at a rate of three miles per minute on DC fast charging. Lexus worked to make the experience of driving the RZ feel as similar to a gas-powered as possible, and first-time EV buyers will appreciate the familiar feel of the RZ compared to other electric vehicles.

Exceptional Safety

Lexus has a stellar safety record, and the RZ continues that tradition. The RZ comes with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard equipment, a suite of safety technologies that include things like All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Intelligent High Beams. In addition, more conventional safety systems are in place, like the nine airbags throughout the cabin, and an available head-up display to help you keep your eyes on the road. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives out awards every year to the safest vehicles on the road. The requirements for Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ are extremely stringent, but Lexus vehicles always win quite a few. For 2024, the RZ was the recipient of a Top Safety Pick+ award**, an impressive accomplishment for a brand-new vehicle.

Trims & Specs

*Starting MSRP includes the Delivery, Processing and Handling fee (DPH), which is subject to change at any time. Excludes manufacturer and dealer options, taxes, title and license, and dealer fees and charges. Dealer price will vary.

**Source: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks/2024/all/lexus#award-winners