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12 Thursday November 16 2023 Incorporating best motorbuys www.drivesouth.co.nz Latest Lexus RZ strong and purposeful THE RZ 450e is the second Lexus to go fully electric and follows in the footsteps of the compact UX SUV launched here about 18 months ago. Its twin, the bZ4X, is the first all electric Toyota, and goes on sale from early next year. The Lexus version beats it onto our market by about six months. While new here, this model has been available for some time overseas including the USA. Toyota offers two models – the Front-wheel drive Pure Motoring with Bob Nettleton for $72,990 with a $10k price premium slapped on the AWD Motion. The considerably more expensive RZ is a two-model affair leading off with the $141,600 Core lined up for this road test. There’s an extra $10k hit on your wallet for the flagship Dynamic. The company is accelerating its EV development and aims to have a full range of Battery Electric Vehicles across the entire Lexus range by 2030. Because this model is built on a new e-TNGA platform, it gives Lexus the flexibility to create a range of vehicles with different motor sizes, battery types and drive systems. The thin, high-capacity 71.4kW/h battery pack is placed flat under the floor, to achieve a low centre of gravity. The approximate driving range is 470km using the overly optimistic New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Most owners will struggle to achieve that sort of range in every day driving Both RZ 450e variants use new eAxle technology integrating the transaxle, motor generator and inverter with a mighty 230kW total output (150kW front and 80kW rear motor). The test car’s performance was strong and purposeful and with plenty of that to draw on when needed, to spirit this fairly large and chunky SUV along in impressive fashion. Drive in the pace and purpose space for prolonged periods, which is easy enough to do given the exhilarating driving experience, and the EV range quickly evaporates. Throttle response is swift enough to mow down the 0 to 100km/h sprint in less than seven seconds. The instant acceleration of the electrified system makes most conventional engines seem lethargic. It’s remarkable to think all the vehicle’s electrified thrust is superbly managed by a single speed automatic that operates with relentless accuracy and Ratings out of 10: Performance 7; Handling 7; Build Quality 8; Comfort 7; Passenger and Load Space 8; Value for money 6; Safety – Five Star EuroNCAP crash rating. Qualifies for a $7015 clean vehicle rebate until Dec 31, 2023. Overall points out of 10: 7.5 precision. A spacious cabin offers an abundance of practical and usable passenger and cargo space. Instruments and controls are designed with trademark Lexus attention to detail, and perfectly positioned so they are easy for the driver to read and use. This is Lexus New Zealand’s first dedicated electric battery model and is also the first vehicle to score a maximum five stars against the recently updated Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) protocols, the strictest safety testing ever in Australia and New Zealand. The RZ features a range of safety measures that includes frontal, side, and curtain airbags, as well as a knee airbag for the front seats. A centre airbag, standard across all variants, provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes A high-voltage battery parked up in the floor between the axles ensures a low centre of gravity, which has a positive impact on the vehicle’s agility and cornering. I liked the even-natured ride and handling, and its cool, calm and composed management of the unrelenting rigours and demands of our roads, terrain and weather. The test vehicle’s mettle and resolve both received a thorough examination over some challenging rural gravel roads. It had to endure what were at times a constant barrage of bruising bumps and potholes, and confidently front footed it all. Both ride comfort and handling were hard to fault, and underline just some of the qualities that are making Lexus one of the fasted growing luxury brands in New Zealand. Finance available (conditions apply) CARS WANTED – CASH PAID We buy small Japanese vehicles - Must be tidy UNDER OFFER REDUCED REDUCED 2007 SuZuki SWifT 5/hATCh $5,495 1320cc, auto, 139,000kms, just arrived as is. 2012 hYundAi i30 5/hATCh $7,995 1.6L, auto, 173,000kms, alloys. 2000 dAihATSu YrV 5/hATCh $2,995 1.3L, auto, 184,000kms, new WOF, cheapy. 2014 TOYOTA COrOLLA gx hATCh 1.8 WAS $11,995 nOW $10,995 Auto, NZ new 176,000kms. 2016 TOYOTA COrOLLA gLx 5/hATCh WAS $11,995 nOW $10,995 1.8L, auto, alloys, rev camera, 194,000kms. SOLD 2012 niSSAn TiidA 5/hATCh $6,995 1.5L, auto, 154,000kms, runs well. 1999 TOYOTA PLATZ $2,995 4 Door, 1.5 auto, 199,000kms. 2015 TOYOTA COrOLLA gx hATCh $12,995 1600cc, 147,000kms, rev.camera, NZ new. 2005 MAZdA AxeLA $5,995 4 door, 2.0L auto, 182,000kms, nice car. 2010 SuZuki Sx-4 SedAn $7,995 2.0L auto, 120,000kms, NZ new, alloys, Paddle Shift, Cruise Control. REDUCED SOLD 2006 niSSAn WingrOAd S/W $5,695 1.5L, auto, 184,000kms. 2015 TOYOTA YAriS 5/hATCh WAS $13,995 nOW $12,495 1.3L, auto, NZ new, low 56,000kms. 2005 TOYOTA fieLder S/WAgOn $5,995 1.8 auto, 191,000kms. 2012 hYundAi i30 S/W $8,995 NZ new, 1600cc, auto, 133,000kms, alloys. 2005 CheVrOLeT CruZe 5/hATCh $5,995 1300cc, auto, 56,000kms. 2009 SuZuki Sx4 $8,995 5Dr Hatch, 2.0L auto, NZ new, 114,000kms. - 281 Ferry Road - 03 389 1121 - dougdrake@xtra.co.nz www.dougdrake.co.nz
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