7 June 5th-June 11th, 2025 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) ELECTRIC ZEN: 2024 LEXUS RZ 300E LUXURY 2024 LEXUS RZ 300E LUXURY Lexus knows how to do Lexus knows how to do luxury, and with the 2024 RZ luxury, and with the 2024 RZ 300e Luxury, they’ve brought 300e Luxury, they’ve brought their A-game to the EV world. their A-game to the EV world. At $63,390, you’re definitely At $63,390, you’re definitely paying for the badge and the paying for the badge and the plush experience, but what plush experience, but what you get is a crossover that you get is a crossover that feels more like a rolling spa feels more like a rolling spa than a car. than a car. The exterior is sharp and The exterior is sharp and modern—think classic Lexus, modern—think classic Lexus, but with a futuristic twist. It but with a futuristic twist. It stands out just enough to get stands out just enough to get noticed, without screaming noticed, without screaming for attention. Inside, it’s all for attention. Inside, it’s all about comfort: soft-touch about comfort: soft-touch everything, a panoramic roof everything, a panoramic roof that floods the cabin with that floods the cabin with light, and tech that actually light, and tech that actually makes life easier (not just makes life easier (not just more complicated). more complicated). But let’s talk numbers: But let’s talk numbers: 105 MPGe. That’s not just 105 MPGe. That’s not just good—it’s incredible for a good—it’s incredible for a luxury SUV. You’ll be gliding luxury SUV. You’ll be gliding past gas stations with a past gas stations with a smug smile, knowing you’re smug smile, knowing you’re saving money and the planet saving money and the planet at the same time. at the same time. On the road, the RZ On the road, the RZ 300e is smooth, quiet, and 300e is smooth, quiet, and composed. The instant composed. The instant torque makes city driving torque makes city driving a breeze, and all the latest a breeze, and all the latest safety features are on board. safety features are on board. The only real downside? The only real downside? That price tag is steep, and That price tag is steep, and you’ll need to plan your you’ll need to plan your charging stops on longer charging stops on longer trips. trips. Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles:
