Compare the2023 Lexus RZVS 2023 Toyota bZ4X

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics

Safety

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To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the RZ. But it costs extra on the bZ4X.

Both the RZ and the bZ4X have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

Warranty

The RZ comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The bZ4X’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Lexus’ powertrain warranty covers the RZ 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Toyota covers the bZ4X. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the bZ4X ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The RZ’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the bZ4X’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Lexus vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Lexus above average in initial quality. With 23 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

Engine

The RZ’s electric motors produces 107 more horsepower (308 vs. 201) and 125 lbs.-ft. more torque (321 vs. 196) than the bZ4X’s standard electric motor. The RZ’s electric motors produces 94 more horsepower (308 vs. 214) and 73 lbs.-ft. more torque (321 vs. 248) than the bZ4X’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the Lexus RZ is faster than the Toyota bZ4X electric motors:

	RZ	bZ4X
Zero to 60 MPH	4.6 sec	6.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	13.8 sec	18.5 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.7 sec	6.4 sec
Quarter Mile	13.5 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99 MPH	92 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the RZ gets better mileage than the bZ4X:

			MPGe
RZ
	AWD	w/18" Wheels Electric Motors	115 city/98 hwy
bZ4X
	AWD	XLE Electric Motors	114 city/94 hwy
		Limited Electric Motors	112 city/92 hwy

The RZ has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The bZ4X doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Brakes and Stopping

The RZ stops much shorter than the bZ4X:

	RZ	bZ4X
70 to 0 MPH	171 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction and acceleration, the RZ has larger rear tires than the bZ4X (255/55R18 vs. 235/60R18).

The RZ’s standard 255/55R18 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the bZ4X XLE’s standard 60 series tires. The RZ’s optional 255/45R20 rear tires have a lower 45 series profile than the bZ4X Limited’s 50 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

The RZ 450e Premium handles at .83 G’s, while the bZ4X Limited AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the RZ’s turning circle is 3.2 feet tighter than the bZ4X’s (36.8 feet vs. 40 feet).

Chassis

The front grille of the RZ uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The bZ4X doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The RZ has 1.3 inches more front headroom, .3 inches more front hip room, 2.6 inches more rear headroom, 2.2 inches more rear legroom and 7 inches more rear hip room than the bZ4X.

Cargo Capacity

The RZ has a much larger cargo volume than the bZ4X with its rear seat up (34.9 vs. 27.7 cubic feet).

The RZ’s cargo area is larger than the bZ4X’s in almost every dimension:

	RZ	bZ4X
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	37.5”/73.5”	38.8”/72.6”
Max Width	59”	56.1”
Min Width	39.5”	38.1”
Height	30.5”	29.8”

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Lexus service is better than Toyota. J.D. Power ranks Lexus first in service department satisfaction. With a 49% lower rating, Toyota is ranked 20th.

Ergonomics

When three different drivers share the RZ, the memory system makes it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a memory system.

The RZ’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The bZ4X doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The RZ offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The RZ’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The bZ4X’s power window (except driver window) and power lock switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The RZ offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The bZ4X doesn’t offer headlight washers.

When the RZ is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The bZ4X’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The RZ’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The bZ4X has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The RZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the bZ4X.

The RZ has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The RZ’s optional Advanced Park can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The bZ4X doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

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