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Lexus RZ500e Launched in the UAE at AED 255,000

Lexus's electric SUV goes on sale through Al-Futtaim Lexus in a single Platinum AWD specification.

Lexus RZ 450e (XEBM15) 1X7A0836
Illustrative image: Lexus RZ 450e (XEBM15) 1X7A0836. Photo: Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Al-Futtaim Lexus has launched the RZ500e in the UAE, priced at AED 255,000 in a single, well-equipped Platinum AWD specification. It joins the ES500e sedan to give Lexus two locally sold electric models.

Key specs

  • Power: 375 hp from front and rear motors
  • Drive: Lexus DIRECT4 all-wheel drive
  • 0-100 km/h: 4.6 seconds (claimed)
  • Battery: 74.6 kWh
  • Range: up to 460 km (WLTP)
  • Charging: up to 150 kW DC (10-80% in about 30 minutes); 22 kW AC

Inside

The cabin features a 14-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, heated front and rear seats and a 13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system. Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 comes as standard. Buyers can choose from six single-tone and four two-tone paint finishes, plus three interior colours.

Rivals

The RZ500e takes on the Genesis GV70 Electrified, Audi Q6 e-tron and BMW iX3. Warranty and service package details had not been published by Al-Futtaim at launch, so it is worth confirming battery warranty coverage before buying.