For those who have called for Lexus to get rid of its controversial “spindle” grille, the RZ is a reminder that specificity is important. The gaping, Predator-esque maw of the RX may be absent here, but Lexus merely blanks out the EV’s fascia and leaves the hourglass silhouette. The cooling requirements of an electric car are different — and focus on different places — and so the few, smaller front vents that remain are sufficient for the RZ’s needs.
Though officially an SUV, by Lexus taxonomy, the low hood and sloping roofline of the RZ give it a hint of the hatchback in profile. No bad thing, aesthetically or aerodynamically, and I prefer the simplified C-pillar kink here compared to the fussier design on the internal combustion SUVs. Lexus’ contrasting wheel arch cladding adds some heft, though it does also leave the arches themselves looking bigger than they really are, and the wheels a little small.
Chris Davies/SlashGearThe rear is, to my eyes, the most successful angle. From the sharp, flying buttress-style roof extensions, to the crisp trunk-spanning light bar and narrow light clusters, it plays with straight lines and curves in a way that leaves the RZ looking solid and confident. It’s worth noting that the RZ I spent the week with is a pre-production prototype, though Lexus says that’s more about trim and finish than the drivetrain hardware.
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