The new generation of the luxury electric crossover of the Japanese company will arrive in Europe next autumn. It will be the first model of the brand to be equipped with this latest generation technology
After introducing it to the Italian public on the occasion of the 81st edition of the International Film Festival – The Venice Biennale last September, Lexus exposed the concept car Lf–Zc, Lexus future zero–Emission Catalysteven on days, from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 April 2025of one Milan Design Week 2025 which has one of the most attractive points in via Tortona. It is a prototype with the typical shapes and sizes of a sedan, with a length of 4,750 mmwidth of 1,880 mm and height of 1,390 and a step of 2,890 mm. The body, which will be printed in Gigacasting Starting only three printed components, incorporates in the lower end NMC type batteries high efficiency bipolar. A lot of technology inside the passenger compartment, with some of the solutions present that will also be used on some of the models arriving in the dealerships.
lexus and steer-by-wire technology
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With the debut of the new Lexus rzthe Japanese company will also introduce the new steering system on the market steer–by–wirewith the flying in the shape of a cloche, el ‘Interactive Manual Drivea system based on software that replies the experience of manual gearbox. It is a equipment developed with the aim of ensuring even simpler, fluid and intuitive control, with about 200 degrees of rotation from one end of the race to another (Lock to lock) and with an almost unpublished driving cockpit for a standard car. The steering wheel, in fact, presents a almost rectangular design of futuristic moldwith mirror handles of curved shape on both sides, the central space for the physical keys and the total absence of the upper and lower sections. A solution that allows the driver to earn space and maintain attention on the road, while from a practical point of view the variation of the demolctation ratio based on the speed of the vehicle offers one simplified maneuverability At low speeds, in addition to greater agility on the winding mountain roads and high stability on the highway and in the long -distance stretches where the top speeds are touched. Net ofabsence of a mechanical connection Between the steering wheel with cloche and the bearing axes of the car, the driver receives realistic feedback through a series of electrical signals, for a more fluid guide with a reduction in unwanted vibrations.
Lexus Rz: news and debut on the market
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The new Lexus rz It is one of the three Full Electric models that will be introduced on the market by the Japanese house in the next twelve months. Following the presentation presentation of the world premiere al Brussels salon At the beginning of January, the new series of this luxury electric crossover is expected in Europe starting next autumn. Compared to the version currently on the market, which guarantees a maximum declared autonomy greater than 400 km In the combined WLTP mixed cycle, the new generation will be equipped with a lithium -ion battery from 77 kWh which, according to what was declared by the company, will contribute to guaranteeing up to 100 km In addition, depending on the version and final approval. As regards the charging, however, the new pre-controlling function and a more powerful on-board charger, from 22 kW (at the moment it is from 11 kW), will shorten the parking times to the column. The range will be composed of Rz 350E front -wheel drive from 224 hp, 165 kW, while it is possible to take advantage of all -wheel drive Direct4 on the 500E from 380 hp (280 kW) and on 500E F Sport from 408 hp (300 kW).
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