A Lesson in Missed Opportunities // 2024 Lexus RZ 450e QUICK REVIEW

1. Prop rod on hood - not a big deal. Most people buying a Lexus will not likely venture under the hood. 2. Range - it is not everything. As a Bolt EV driver, I use about 50 miles per day on my commute - national average is even less. Here in California, there are DCFCs everywhere. I, and most people, will not need more than this Lexus supplies. They should've been less conservative with the charge curve though. I imagine that is an easy BMS firmware update at the dealer if Lexus is willing to update it. 3. Front trunk - I do not miss a front trunk in my Bolt. As someone with a back problem, I'd likely never use a frunk anyway as bending over the hood of any car is not ergonomically great. I've used the ones in Polestars and Teslas - they are not really that useful, esp if the trunk is plenty big. 4. Dude - you charged above 80% at a DCFC. WHY?!? If you are doing that, you either are in a tight spot with long distance between DCFC, you planned your trip poorly, or you are new to this EV thing. 5. Cold weather (actual cold weather) - EVs are not for you yet if you need long winter range, you should know this. 6. Charge door - I will concede you this one. It doesn't look quality. 7. Public charging - stop thinking like a gas vehicle. Most people with EVs have home charging. It is not smart to own an EV without home charging options. 8. Genesis. Maybe you put Genesis on the same level as Lexus. Most people don’t. Personal preference, but my opinion, Genesis is a glorified Hyundai, not a paragon of reliability, and frankly, they are not much less expensive than Lexus, so I'd not really consider them unless they are on fire sale (like this RZ right now) 9. Tesla are not in the same league as Lexus with regard to vehicle comfort and luxury. I know there are people who cross shop them, but most Lexus owners will not step down to Tesla interior feel. 10. Range. Again, not nearly the issue you make it out to be. I've made several 400-500mile one-day drives in my Bolt without issue. This Lexus is way better than that, and I didn't have any real issues with my Bolt. The Bolt charges way slower, too. It is not a big deal. Take a breath and smell the roses. Please keep poo-pooing this car. The depreciation hit it will take (and is) will make it a great upgrade for me next year, and I'll happily drive it for 20 years. Thanks!

Great video. Thank you. I have committed to a 2 year lease at a monthly payment that was so good. It was a great decision and my only chance to be able to get into such a premium brand. And the drive , the quality was amazing . I’m not sure though in General if I have made a mistake. We don’t do a lot miles only the ocassional long trip but never 100s and 100s of miles Will be getting home charger too. And in general scared of going electric , I’ve committed now and not even sure if can cancel,

It is a car I've been waiting for - quality build, comfy ride and plenty of space and thanks to the peoples anxiety over range is plentiful on used market. 67K? No, but would you buy one fully decked out for sub 40k with 3000 miles on an odometer? Price changes everything.

Looked at one on Friday , I questioned the range and the dealer told me that Lexus has a 30 day loaner program at no charge for owners of this car for road trip vacations. I'm buying an electric car and you will loan me a ICE car for trips what the Hell!

The focus on range, ridiculous! If you want more range choose the RZ300E.

Fast charging to 100% is not ideal to do in any EV because of the charging curve. You charge to 80% bc that’s the quickest and get going. You should learn about charging curves on EVs

yeah.... this is why I abandoned Lexus (for now) after 15 years. Wanted to go electric but clearly, Toyota didn't. Until next time (let's hope!)!

That’s the case for just about every Lexus and Toyota on the market 😂 Overrated with too many compromises and too steep of a price tag for poor quality and poor value