Lexus RZ News in Malaysia

The Lexus RZ is currently showcased at the Toyota Beyond Zero event, marking its first appearance in Malaysia. This exhibition highlights Toyota's multi-pathway approach to carbon neutrality, featuring a range of vehicles including hybrids (HEV), fuel cell (FCEV), hydrogen combustion, and battery-electric vehicles (BEV). We were told that plans are underway for its launch here, although a timeline was not given. Also, bear in mind that the specifications of the unit you see here in the photos ma

Shaun

Feb 21, 2024

Lexus will be introducing at least one new model in Malaysia next year, according to the company's latest press statement. However, that one-liner in the release doesn't tell all too much about what model it could be, though realistically it could be either the all-new 2024 Lexus LM, Lexus LBX, or the battery-electric (BEV) Lexus RZ. These are the three most plausible ones, given that the rest of the range have either not been updated yet or, not quite suitable, or no longer offered. For example

Sanjay

Dec 5, 2023

Here's the Lexus RZ, the luxury marque's first bespoke all-electric model. Thailand is the second ASEAN country to launch it (after Singapore) at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2023). Yes, the UX 300e is electric as well, but the RZ is the brand's first dedicated EV, sitting on the same e-TNGA platform that underpins the Toyota bZ4X (Specs | News)/Subaru Solterra. The goals are clear: go after the jugular of equivalent Mercedeses and BMWs. Also read: First look at the Malaysian-

Sanjay

Mar 24, 2023

The European Union (EU), especially in the more developed Western and Northern Europe regions are hot spots for battery EV sales. The European trade bloc is committed to phasing out sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans by 2035, with a fine print that allows for a review by 2026. Boosted by generous incentives, high fuel prices denting the appeal of ICE cars, and a political climate that lends a very positive image to battery EVs, sales of ICE cars have been dropping fast,

Hans

Jan 20, 2023

There are very few bosses of car companies who walk the talk like Toyota’s President Akio Toyoda. While others read out scripted messages prepared by their public relations department, President Toyoda races the cars that carry his family name. He is also a skilled Master Driver who keeps a close watch on his company’s product development process, and it shows. Recent TNGA platform-based Toyota and Lexus vehicles have such a high level of driver engagement and fluidity in its responses that riva

Hans

Dec 15, 2022

As Marvel Studio continue to tease the world with spots of their upcoming film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Lexus too, is dropping their own teasers of the movie, featuring their EV Lexus RZ 450e. The RZ 450e will star in 60-, 30-, and 15-second spots alongside the Dora Milaje warriors titled An Electric Future. Directed by Anthony Leonardi III, the spot finds General Okoye (played by Danai Gurira) in the RZ 450e as she prepared to fulfil her role of public speaker for her country. However, a

Jerrica

Oct 7, 2022

Lexus RZ expected to launch in Malaysia in 2023 Registration of interest open 313 PS, AWD, 450 km Lexus Malaysia is expected to launch its first dedicated battery EV (BEV) model, the Lexus RZ here next year. Details are lacking but the company’s official website now has a page introducing the Lexus RZ, and below it is a registration of interest section. When asked to comment on the prospects of the Lexus RZ being launched here, Lexus Malaysia said the model is being studied for our local market

Hans

May 9, 2022

71.4 kWh battery capacity, 313 PS power, 450 km range (estimated, J-WLTP) Unlike Lexus UX 300e, the Lexus RZ is built on a battery EV-specific e-TNGA platform Promises to ride and handle better than rival EVs – Lexus Driving Signature All-wheel drive Direct4 can also do either 100% FWD or 100% RWD Available with either traditional round steering wheel or F1-style 150-degree steer-by-wire ‘yoke’ steering wheel Toyota is a company that Tesla fans love to hate, because President Akio Toyoda dared t

Hans

Apr 21, 2022

The Lexus RZ450e, which was hinted back in February 2022 has finally revealed its first look through its Discover Japan series, as first seen on the Lexus Enthusiast website. With its first look, it is very obvious that the sleek, stylish design that was promised can be seen in the first glimpses of the car. The production version has a slight change to its look but overall, still retains key elements of the earlier concept. The production RZ 450e is seen in all its glory in the film, with a rev

Joel

Apr 13, 2022

Lexus' first dedicated EV model To launch after March 2022 Following a sneak preview in December last year's announcement of 30 Toyota / Lexus EV models, Lexus International has released more photos of the 2022 Lexus RZ, which Lexus says will be launched in the second quarter of 2022. The Lexus RZ will be Lexus’ first electric-only model. Currently, Lexus’ only EV model is the Lexus UX 300e, which is an EV variant of the regular petrol-powered UX. Not much is known about the Lexus RZ yet, but fr

Hans

Feb 4, 2022