The RZ is the first production model to feature Lexus’s new DIRECT 4 system, working with the two e-Axles. DIRECT4, an exclusive Lexus technology, is an intelligent system that constantly balances the traction of all four wheels, automatically and seamlessly distributing drive force. The result is stress-free performance and stable handling, with intuitive operation strengthening the sense of connection between driver and machine. DIRECT4 uses ECU sensors to collect, evaluate and react to a range of factors, including vehicle speed, steering angle, and G forces. From these inputs, it calculates and immediately applies the appropriate drive torque to each e-Axle to maximise grip and traction. The front/rear torque bias can be adjusted from zero to 100 or 100 to zero in milliseconds – faster than any mechanical system. With better communication between the road and steering wheel (or yoke), DIRECT4 also improves steering response.
The new lexus rz 450e is an all-new battery electric suv the first lexus electric vehicle to be developed from the ground up it is not a vehicle that simply adopts battery the electric power in place of a conventional engine it goes much further to realize the exciting potential of new technologies that enhance performance and driving pleasure true to the lexus
Electrified philosophy chief engineer takashi watanabe explains our vision is to use electrification technology as a means to enhance basic vehicle performance so that we can continue to pursue driving pleasure for all future generations first and foremost the rz is alexis retaining all the fine qualities of performance and craftsmanship associated with the brand
The company has leveraged its wealth of vehicle electrification experience to deliver the benefits of a bev with the essential refinement and driving experience that are unique to its brand this is witnessed for example in an advanced drivetrain featuring optional bywire steering with a new one motion grip yoke and front and rear e axles that work in conjunction
With lexus new direct for all-wheel drive torque control the fundamentals of handling and responsiveness are secured with a dedicated new electric vehicle platform which brings excellent body rigidity a low center of gravity and a long wheelbase a powerful lithium-ion battery unit is fully integrated in the chassis beneath the cabin floor its quality finely
Controlled to ensure performance is maintained long-term the platform and battery electric drivetrain also open up new freedoms and design the exterior reinterprets the signature lexus spindle shape in the vehicle’s body while the interior is a light and open space that is both simple and luxurious expressing lexus omatanashi hospitality and takumi craftsmanship
With its zero emission performance the rz will help lexus in its progress towards carbon neutrality and a sustainable mobility society here the focus is not just on the car’s performance on the road it embraces its entire life cycle from parts procurement manufacturing and ownership through to eventual disposal already new methods have been adopted at lexus
Motomachi factory the rz production center and the processes that produce the highest emissions the rz is the next step in lexus’s move towards becoming a 100 bev brand in western and central europe by 2030. the new model will be available for uk and european customers to reserve as from april 20th ahead of the first vehicle deliveries from the end of 2022 lexus
Has taken the design freedoms offered by bevs to create a vehicle that looks significantly different from conventional cars but which represents the lexus next chapter design this styling approach pursues a unique look and proportions born from the vehicle’s dynamic performance the design concept is seamless emotion expressing the bev’s powerful character and
Seamless acceleration the result is a new simple form that captures the spirit of technological evolution function and performance the frontal design powerfully distinguishes the rz as a bev with no internal combustion engine the bonnet has been lowered and the intake openings have been reduced the spindle grille has been a signature feature of lexus models
For the past decade but with the rz the spindle shape has evolved three-dimensionally and been applied instead to the vehicle’s body the look is accentuated by finishing what would usually be the grill area in the car’s body color and blacking out the area to each side the greater design flexibility has also allowed more muscular front wings to be produced the
Effect is heightened by an optional new big one design for the bodywork which extends the contrasting black area from the roof to the bonnet the new design headlight units are unified with the spindle body ultra slim they give extra emphasis to the lexus elmo teeth of the daytime running lights while the principal headlight lamps and turn indicators are made less
Prominent the car side profile peeks towards the rear in a smooth silhouette the sharp frontal design generates a sense of power and movement while the condensed rear end affirms the car’s suv qualities of comfortable space and strong driving capabilities the long 2 850 millimeters wheelbase adds to the impact of the design expressing the low center of gravity
And excellent weight balance the wheels standard 18 inch or for high grade 20 inch diameter are pushed right out to the corners of the car the bev character is also expressed in the rz’s rear end design with a cool high-tech look the split rear roof spoiler extends the design’s rearward flow and contributes to the car’s stable performance the elongated light
Bar across the width of the car has become a hallmark feature of lexus design here it has a sharp minimalist look with the top and bottom made as thin as possible to give the impression of simplicity and precision interior design and the tizuna concept the rz’s cockpit is an evolution of the tezuna concept this brings together the driver’s position at the wheel
And the precise arrangement of the meters controls and displays to create a space where only small movements of hand and eye are required to operate the vehicle the principle is inspired by the small adjustments of the reins a writer uses to control a horse the meaning of tizuna in japanese with the introduction of the optional one motion grip detailed above the
Full benefits of the tezuna driver cockpit philosophy can be realized the arrangement of the meters head-up display and 14-inch multimedia display has been optimized and the instrument panel has been set low further improving the driver’s forward sideline the designers also interpreted the bev performance in a clean and minimalistic look with fewer elements and
Less ornamentation while still using high quality materials the center console features a new dial type control for the shift by wire system reflecting the overall design simplicity the cabin is designed as a light and open space enhanced by ambient lighting with a wide spectrum of selectable colors to suit the mood of the journey lexus has also created a new
Illumination effect nei which produces different effects from with patterns of light and shadow across the door panels the rz is equipped with the all new lexuslink multimedia platform with faster more intuitive operation and increased functions for connectivity efficient journey planning and information the system which debuted in the new lexus nx includes
Always on cloud-based navigation benefiting from up to the moment information on traffic events accidents and road conditions the voice recognition function understands and responds to conversational requests and is able to detect commands when there is background noise there is also a new hey lexus on board assistant and smartphone integration is enabled via
Apple carplay and android auto the vehicle’s dcm data communication module allows functions to be conveniently updated or added over the air without any interruption to the vehicle’s use the lexus driving signature securing the lexus driving signature was the primary goal in the development of the rz’s dynamic performance and strengthening of the car’s core
Characteristics the 3cs of confidence control and comfort in all driving situations growing further the benefits of being specific qualities such as fast response and high precision were maximized lexus has ensured the vehicle always responds as the driver intends making driving both comfortable and exhilarating chief engineer takashi watanabe used the natural
As performance concept during the car’s development he focused on driving quality with a natural feel the car moving faithfully to the driver’s inputs through the optional one motion grip steer by wire system and automotive world first and precise direct for all-wheel drive control special attention was paid to giving the driver an excellent sight lying and
Feedback and ensuring precise vehicle posture control at all times the rz uses the lexus e axle that was first introduced in the ux 300e this is a compact modular package which consists of a motor gearing and an ecu located between the driven wheels on the rz they are used front and rear and operate in conjunction with the direct 4 all-wheel drive control system
Details below to adjust the vehicle’s posture traction and power distribution according to the driving conditions the e-axles are quiet efficient and deliver precise power the front motor produces 150 kilowatts and the rear 80 kilowatts giving a total power output of 230 kilowatts both have superior power density thanks to optimized rotor and stator design their
Compact dimensions also contribute to the car’s packaging helping secure more space in the cabin and load compartment and to accommodate the ev battery the rz is the first production model to feature lexus’s new direct-4 system working with the two e-axles direct4 and exclusive lexus technology is an intelligent system that constantly balances the traction of
All four wheels automatically and seamlessly distributing drive force the result is stress-free performance and stable handling with intuitive operation strengthening the sense of connection between driver and machine direct4 uses ecu sensors to collect evaluate and react to a range of factors including vehicle speaking
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New Lexus RZ 450e By SieuXeSaiGon
