Prefer your electric vehicle with a wild body kit and some extra oomph? Here’s what the limited-edition Lexus RZ 600e F Sport costs in South Africa…
- Limited-run RZ 600e F Sport arrives in Mzansi
- Wild body kit and a little extra electric oomph
- R670 500 premium over the RZ 550e F Sport
Lexus South Africa has expanded its fully electric RZ range, positioning a new limited-edition derivative at the very summit of the line-up. Meet the Lexus RZ 600e F Sport, which gains a little extra oomph and a whole lot extra styling attitude.
Based on the RZ 550e F Sport, the newcomer features what the Toyota-backed luxury brand describes as “exclusive aerodynamic components” – forming part of a frankly outrageous body kit – and larger brakes.
Thanks to the ever-alert folks over at duoporta.com, we know the new RZ 600e F Sport is priced from R2 628 500. For the record, that makes the newcomer some R670 500 more expensive than the RZ 550e F Sport on which it’s based. So, what do you score for that extra outlay?
Well, the RZ 600e F Sport rides some 15 mm closer to the ground than its sibling, while its electric motors (positioned fore and aft) produce total system power of 313 kW, up 13 units compared to the RZ 550e F Sport (with peak torque still 537 Nm). Interestingly, however, the claimed 0-100 kph time is unchanged at 4.4 seconds. According to Japanese specs, the 76.96 kWh battery pack offers a range of 525 km.
This derivative also upgrades to larger-diameter (20-inch) brake discs acted upon by blue brake callipers and framed by matte-black 21-inch alloy wheels. Then, of course, there’s no missing the RZ 600e F Sport’s wheel-arch extensions nor the carbon-fibre roof.
Those twin rear wings, spoilers (front, side and rear), bonnet addenda, headlamp bezels and lower-door mouldings are all also fashioned from carbon. Inside, you’ll find special “Ultrasuede” sport seats (with blue stitching) and blue accents for various trim pieces.
What does the Lexus RZ 600e F Sport cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Lexus RZ 500e EX | R1 665 900 |
| Lexus RZ 500e SE | R1 842 000 |
| Lexus RZ 550e F Sport | R1 958 000 |
| Lexus RZ 600e F Sport | R2 628 500 |
The prices above include a 7-year/105 000 km vehicle warranty, an 8-year/160 000 km battery warranty and a 7-year/105 000 km maintenance plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the price of the limited-edition Lexus RZ 600e F Sport in South Africa?
A: The range-topping Lexus RZ 600e F Sport is priced from R2 628 500. This places it at the absolute summit of the local RZ range, commanding a hefty R670 500 premium over the RZ 550e F Sport model on which it is based.
Q: What performance upgrades does the RZ 600e F Sport offer over the RZ 550e F Sport?
A: The RZ 600e F Sport features dual electric motors that push out a combined 313 kW of power, which is a 13 kW increase over the RZ 550e F Sport, while peak torque remains identical at 537 Nm. It sits 15 mm lower to the ground, though its claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time remains unchanged at 4.4 seconds. It draws power from a 76.96 kWh battery pack providing a claimed range of up to 525 km, based on Japanese specifications.
Q: What styling and design features distinguish the limited-edition RZ 600e F Sport?
A: The model stands out with a wild, carbon-fibre heavy aerodynamic body kit that includes twin rear wings, custom front, side, and rear spoilers, bonnet addenda, and headlamp bezels. It also boasts wheel-arch extensions, a carbon-fibre roof, matte-black 21-inch alloy wheels and larger 20-inch brake discs with distinct blue callipers. The interior is upgraded with special Ultrasuede sport seats featuring blue contrast stitching.
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