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Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Bob, do you happen to know what the miles/kwh is? I find this a more reliable indicator of range for me -
Thanks for the report Bob. I've just returned the demo car after 3 days and mine is due end of the month if I proceed with purchase. With regards remote parking, Is this on the app? I saw a button for parking on the dash board as in my NX but didn't try it. Incidentally I drove 370 miles on the test and averaged 3miles/kwh. Also, did you receive the locking wheel nuts with the car? My demo card didn't have any fitted and the dealer said they were in short supply and mine may have to be supplied after delivery
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Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
I've just checked at it was set to max as per the default setting. So disappointing that I only got 50kwh on a 150kwh charger -
Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
To be honest, I didn't know you could pre condition the battery. Probably need to read the manual. I was just trying it to see how easy it was as well. This was a bank of new Gridserve chargers with some at 350kw. No one was plugged in next to me -
Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Just a quick comment. I managed to use a 150kw charger today. I went on at 25% state of charge and watched it ramp up to 50kw and there it stayed. Very disappointed as I expected more. I will be writing a full report at the end of my 3 day demo -
Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
I must have been having a senior moment. There it is in front of me and I didn't notice. I won't tell you what my wife just said! -
Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
I've just picked one up on a 3 day extended test. Just putting the fan on to demist the window lost 25 miles, a/c on went down another 20 miles. Driven about 80 miles so far in poring rain and I've averaged 2.8 m/kwh at an average speed of 28 mph. Car drives beautifully but not impressed with the range. One thing it didn't have -or at least I can't find it- is a gauge showing how much charge is in the car. All it does is tell you estimated range which goes up and down like crazy when you switch something on or off. knowing the percent state of charge would be useful. Early days but lets see how it goes -
Good review but I think the range would be the killer for me at that price. Disappointed that the there is just a bonnet stay for an expensive premium car. Also, did you notice the charge flap? I have read reports that this is also very flimsy. Did you dim the pano roof and did it work well? I have the Takumi on order and currently on a ship. But I am having serious doubts particularly with the range
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Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Any more thoughts on whether you will buy or not? Although I am looking forward to eventually getting a test drive I'm pretty sure I will cancel unless I can get a really good deal. -
Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Wish I could have one. Nothing until at least the end of May according to my dealer -
Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Spot on. I've wanted an ev for a long time and was patiently waiting for this new Lexus as I assumed it would be good. One of the benefits of an EV to me was no road tax/luxury car tax but that goes from 2025 which has made me rethink my plans. I've no doubt that the RZ will be a well built reliable car but the range is now the potential issue for me. There are many cars you can buy with a better range for 72k so I think Lexus have messed up here. I am waiting for a test drive to make my mind up. If I like it, I will have to get an exceptional deal to buy it. I will not pay 72k and although I will buy on PCP I certainly don't want to pay 10% plus interest rate. I really think I will be staying with the plug in NX which is the best of both worlds. Local driving on electric and petrol for the long journeys. Like you, I think I will be asking for my £500 back. Incidentally, my car is built and on a boat yet my dealer still hasn't got a demo car for me to try and not expecting one until next month. -
Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Review of the RZ in the Telegraph. Not sure if you can read as it's behind a paywall https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/hybrid-electric-cars/lexus-rz-review-luxurious-but-ordinary-electric-car/ -
Clarkson review of the NX 450H
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus NX300h / NX200t / NX350h / NX450h+ Club
I don't think he has had the boot from Millionaire, he has been up in Manchester recently filming the new series. I happen to like Clarkson, especially his farm series but he does say a few daft things when reviewing cars -usually Lexus -
Clarkson review of the NX 450H
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus NX300h / NX200t / NX350h / NX450h+ Club
I think he also said at one time that the LFA was the best car he had every driven -
Not sure if anyone has read this in the Sunday Times but he made a lot of comments about how hard it was to open the door both inside and outside because there was no proper handle. Also, whilst loading the car with luggage he went back and found the doors had locked even though he had left the keys in the ignition. Not sure how he managed to do that with no ignition to leave the key in. Must admit I've never had a problem with the door locks
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Lexus RZ revealed
John Adams replied to talaipwros's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
If yours is on its way, can you let me know when you ordered it? I ordered mine last May and it hasn't even started production yet. I am also losing interest. There are a lot of cars out there with a bigger range and currently bigger discounts available. I really don't want to buy at 72k and then see the price drop or the residuals after 2/3 years. -
RZ 450 delivery
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
As a matter of interest, when did you actually order yours? I ordered mine last may and still no sign of them starting the build. -
NX 2023 delivery date
John Adams replied to Chance521's topic in Lexus NX300h / NX200t / NX350h / NX450h+ Club
Interesting. When I picked up my car last March, having ordered and paid for the protection pack there was none fitted when I took delivery as they hadn't received them and didn't bother to tell me. The rubber mats were delivered to my home 3 weeks later. The mudflaps arrived and were fitted a month later. I still haven't had the bumper protector fitted because they have to send it away to a body shop to be fitted and they want to keep the car 2 days to get it done. I really haven't got the time to faff around taking the car back again what with the recalls and everything else. I really think Lexus have lost the plot and customer service has steadily gone downhill in the last 3 years. Only my opinion but based on poor experience after previous impeccable customer service. -
Saga wouldn't insure it? They have been insuring my Lexus cars for the last 6 years. Strangen
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RZ 450 delivery
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
It's unbelievable that some Lexus dealers don't know what's going on. Mine was adamant that no demo cars will be in the UK until May. -
RZ 450 delivery
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
For info, I had my first service on the NX 450+ yesterday and spoke to the dealer about test drive and delivery of the RZ. He tells me they don't expect to get a demo car until early May but is still expecting delivery of mine to be in June. He has said I can have the demo car for a day to test what the range will be. I must admit I'm getting slightly impatient now waiting to try one -
RZ 450 delivery
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Well that gets my vote for the best quote of the day. I never thought of that. Buy a Tesla and a UX for when the tesla breaks down. Priceless -
RZ 450 delivery
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
I really hope -but doubt- Lexus will cut the price. 72k for the Takumi I've ordered now seems overpriced considering the perceived range albeit the quality and standard equipment might give it the edge. We shall see -
RZ 450 delivery
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
Just read that the useable battery capacity is 64 kwh which means you need to get 3.9 miles/kwh to get 250 miles which I would doubt it would get near. -
RZ 450 delivery
John Adams replied to John Adams's topic in Lexus RZ Owners Club - All-New Electric Lexus
I suppose it all depends on the weather and how you drive. I was expecting it to be at least 3 miles/kwh in everyday mixed driving which in theory would give a minimum 210 miles or so. On the UK test drive videos I've seen on You Tube for the BZ4 they are claiming a real world range of around 220 miles. On the BZ4 I drove I couldn't get better than 2.9 miles/kwh with gentle driving around town which was disappointing. My NX gets better than this is the same situation. I doubt very much that the Lexus would achieve 250 miles in general driving as this would equate to around 3.5 miles/kwh but we will see. If on the Lexus test drive I can't get at least 3 miles/kwh then I will cancel