Lexus don show us dia new three-row electric SUV, wey dem call TZ. Dis one na di luxury version of di Highlander EV wey Toyota release earlier this year. Di TZ get seating for up to six people and fit travel about 300 miles on full charge, according to Lexus estimation.
Di car get a 95kWh battery pack and Direct4 AWD system. Even though Lexus no don give us exact power figures, based on oda models wey share di same platform, we dey expect about 400 horsepower or more, depending on configuration. Di TZ dey slightly longer than di Highlander EV, and e get Lexus signature spindle-shaped grille plus plenty hard lines wey make am look strong.
One of di key features na di quiet cabin. Lexus claim say di TZ get di quietest cabin of any of dia SUVs, both EV and ICE. Dem use di word ‘quiet’ eight times for dia official press release, so you fit tell say dem serious about peace and relaxation inside di car. Di TZ also get sustainable materials like forged bamboo panels, plant-based UltraSuede, and recycled aluminum for roof rails and tonneau cover frame.
For charging, di TZ get 400-volt architecture wey support up to 150kW DC fast charging. E fit go from 10 to 80 percent for about 35 minutes. Di car also come with native NACS port, and Lexus dey make a special adapter wey you fit plug into AC inlet for cargo area to charge oda gadgets. Di TZ go support Smart Digital Key+ wey allow you unlock di car with your phone or smartwatch, even if di gadget battery don finish.
Di TZ go launch for Japan dis winter, and Lexus dey plan to sell am for North America, Europe, and China. For Japan, di EV get cruise range of 620 kilometers per charge. Pricing and full configurations go come later dis year. For Australia, Lexus dey consider di TZ, but Toyota Australia don already rule out di Highlander EV for now. If e come to Australia, e go compete with Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, wey dey cost around $100K plus.
Di TZ get a 2-2-3 seat layout with captain chairs for second row and three-abreast for back row, plus a six-seater option. E get a large tablet-like central touchscreen and digital driver display. Di car measure 5100mm long, wey be say e longer than di current Kluger for Australia. Di TZ also get Dynamic Rear Steering wey dey provide better maneuverability at low speeds and increased stability at high speeds.
Overall, di TZ dey aim to set new standard for electrified luxury utility, according to Simon Humphries, Toyota’s operating officer wey oversee design. Di car get 11 body colors and plenty luxury features as standard, like panoramic glass sunroof. But we still dey wait for official EPA range and power figures, as well as pricing and availability details wey Lexus go release later dis year.
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