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Lexus RZ Electric Estate 450e 230kW Direct4 Premium 71 kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Premium pack
Price	£58,625
Battery Capacity	71.4
Engine Power - BHP	313
Acceleration	5.3
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4805 mm
Width	1895 mm
Height	1635 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	522 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2100 kg

Driver Convenience

4 driving modes (Normal/EV/Eco/Sport)
7" colour multi information display
Active and Acceleration Sound Control
Advanced precollision system including intersection assitance and emergency steering assist
Blind spot monitoring
Bluetooth mobile connectivity
Digital speedometer
Dynamic radar cruise control
E-call
Electric power steering
Electric tailgate
Embedded Hybrid Navigation
Emergency driving stop system
Extended Lexus safety systems + 3 includes Front cross traffic alert, Lane change assist and Driver monitor
Front and rear parking sensors with intelligent clearance sonar
Front bicyclist detection
Front motorcycle rider detection daytime
Front pedestrian detection
Lane trace assist
Lexus link connected services
Lexus link pro with 14" touchscreen multimedia/cloud-based nav/Hey Lexus smart assistant/remote services
Parking assist monitor with on-screen guard
Pre-crash system
Proactive driving assist (PDA)
Push button start
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear pedestrian detection
Reversing camera with camera washer
Road sign assist - RSA
Road sign linked speed limiter
Tailgate height memory function
Trip meter
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
Wireless charger for compatible phones

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11kW AC on board charger
150KW DC rapid charger with CCS2 inlet
3 pin to Type 2 10A charging cable
Type 2 mode 3 32A charging cable
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

10 speakers
2 front and 2 rear USB type C chargers
AM/FM and DAB radio

Exterior Features

3 flash lane change indicators
Acoustic glass (front side and windshield glass)
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto folding door mirrors
Auto levelling headlights
Automatic headlamp activation
Automatic rear flashing hazard lights
Black door belt moulding
Black door mirrors
Black resin rocker panel
Black window frame moulding
Body colour lower front bumper
Body protection flim
Car jack
Door mirror integrated indicators
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Electrochromatic driver's door mirror
Fixed panoramic roof
Front and rear one touch power windows with voice command
Front L emblem
Front wiper de-icer
Glove and towel set
Headlight cleaners
Heated door mirrors
L-shaped rear light bar
LED brake lights and rear lights with emergency brake signal
LED daytime running lights
LED front indicators
LED headlights with auto high beam and auto headlamp levelling
LED rear fog light
Optical rear view mirror
Power back door with kick sensor
Privacy glass
Puddle lights
Rain sensing wipers
Rear DIRECT4 badge
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Resin black wheel arches
Reverse tilting door mirrors
Roof spoiler
Shark fin antenna
Tailgate scuff plate in stainless steel
Trailer sway control
Ultra Violet (UV) and heat insulating tinted glass
Variable front intermittent wipers
Windshield Deicer

Interior Features

12V accessory port centre console and luggage compartment
12V socket in front and boot
12V socket in rear
2 cupholders in front centre console
2 way manually adjustable front headrests
2 way manually adjustable rear headrests
2 x fixed shopping bag hooks in the boot
2 x sun visors with vanity mirror and lamp
2-way lumbar support for driver
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke Tahara trimmed steering wheel
4 x lashing hooks in the boot
60/40 split rear seat
8-way electrically adjustable seats for driver and passenger
Additional project for ambient illumination
Adjustable back rest tilt on rear seats
Ambient illumination
Automatic air recirculation control
Charge cable bag
Dial type shift control
Door trim ornament - synthetic leather
Dual zone air conditioning with minus ion generator
Electronic climate control with nanoeTM
Front tray in front of centre console
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Humidity sensor for climate control
Interior roof in white
LED boot light
LED Door courtesy lights
LED IN - EI Illumination
Manually adjustable steering column
Manually folding luggage cover board
Overhead front console sunglasses holder
Paddle shifts
Rear centre armrest
Rear cup holders
Remote climate control
S-Flow technology for climate control
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel scuff plates with LEXUS
Steering wheel switches with soft touch operation
Tahara door panel finish
Tahara synthetic leather upholstery
Textile carpet mats
Two way opening centre armrest with storage
Under console storage bag
Wood film effect inlay

Packs

Cold area package - RZ

Passive Safety

2 x Isofix child rear seat restraints
3 point rear seatbelts
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
Acoustic vehicle alerting system
Brake mode selector-4 modes
Curtain shield airbags (front and rear)
Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and front passenger side airbags
Driver knee airbag
E-Latch with safe exit assist
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
Electronic parking brake
Front and outer rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners,force limiter, tension reduction and reminder
Front and rear disc brakes
Front centre airbag
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger seat cushion airbag
Front SRS airbags
Hill assist control
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear cross traffic braking
Traction control
Tyre pressure warning

Security

2 x remote key fobs
Customisable auto door lock
Double door lock
Glass breaking alarm sensors
Intrusion sensor
Motion sensor key
Smart entry and start system
Thatcham approved locking wheel nuts
Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser
Tilt sensors
VIN etching
Wireless door lock

Trim

Black resin dashboard
Wood grain finish front centre console

Wheels

Tyre repair kit
Wheel caps

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	71.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	615
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	25
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	150
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	17
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	436
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	271

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	44E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	84
NCAP Safety Assist %	81
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.3
Engine Power - BHP	313
Engine Torque - NM	435
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	255/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1635 mm
Length	4805 mm
Wheelbase	2850 mm
Width	1895 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2157 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2640 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1451 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	522 l
Max. Loading Weight	540 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2100 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	5.6 m

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