2024 Lexus RZvs. The Competition
When Lexus sets out to challenge the status quo and build a product like never before, it goes all in. The results, unsurprisingly, put the brand at the forefront of its class and redraw the playing field for everyone else. That's certainly been the case since the 2024 Lexus RZ release date introduced this class-leading, zero-emissions SUV to car shoppers in Michigan and elsewhere.
As the very first Lexus EV, the new RZ is challenging what drivers can expect from an electric luxury SUV. Its superiority is especially obvious when you compare the RZ to rivals also vying for segment supremacy -- a fact summed up nicely by our Lexus RZ vs. Cadillac LYRIQ, Audi Q4 e-tron® and Tesla Model Y comparison. Read on to learn more, then visit our Lansing Lexus dealership for a 2024 RZ review of your own.
2024 Lexus RZ Specs
The new Lexus RZ stands head and shoulders above the competition. A quick look at the RZ specs sheet proves as much -- particularly the RZ 0-60 mph time. The new RZ takes just five seconds flat to hit that benchmark metric. The next quickest SUV on this list, the 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ, needs nearly a second longer to reach 60 mph than the fleet-footed RZ.
One reason that the RZ is so much quicker than these rivals is that it features standard all-wheel drive. In fact, the Lexus is the only SUV here that’s exclusively AWD. Aside from delivering better acceleration, this superior drivetrain layout returns enhanced traction and confidence in all weather conditions. And if you’re looking for even more added assurance? Simply dial up one of the five RZ drive modes. With specs like this, it’s no wonder Michigan Lexus fans prefer the RZ over any other new EV on the market.
2024 Lexus RZ
- AWD: Standard
- Base 0-60 mph, sec.: 5.0
- Drive Modes: 5
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ
- AWD: Available
- Base 0-60 mph, sec.: 5.71
- Drive Modes: 4
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron®
- AWD: Available
- Base 0-60 mph, sec.: 7.9
- Drive Modes: N/A
Tesla Model Y
- AWD: Available
- Base 0-60 mph, sec.: 6.6
- Drive Modes: N/A
2024 Lexus RZ Interior Feature Comparison
Just as you'd expect from anything wearing the Lexus badge, the 2024 RZ features countless technologies and interior amenities that are sure to delight. On that very long standard features list is a heated steering wheel, something that costs extra on all the competition here. That is, except for the Audi Q4 e-tron®, which doesn't offer this Michigan must-have whatsoever.
We also love that wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is found on all RZ trims. While this feature is becoming more widespread throughout the segment, it’s still not available on the Model Y. Drivers of the Tesla and all the other SUVs profiled here will likewise be deprived of the excellent Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound audio system. More than just a mere stereo, this setup brings concert-quality sound into the RZ interior, turning every commute into an unforgettable live show.
2024 Lexus RZ
- Heated Steering Wheel: Standard
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Capability: Standard
- Available Audio System: Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ
- Heated Steering Wheel: Available
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Capability: Standard
- Available Audio System: AKG Studio Audio System
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron®
- Heated Steering Wheel: N/A
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Capability: Standard
- Available Audio System: Sonos Sound System
Tesla Model Y
- Heated Steering Wheel: Available
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Capability: N/A
- Available Audio System: Premium Audio System
Buy a 2024 Lexus RZ Near Me
The Lexus RZ specs stand tall on their own, but they really shine when considered alongside those of the competition. And as our comparison proves, electric vehicles from the likes of Cadillac, Audi and Tesla just don't offer the same well-rounded appeal that distinguishes every new RZ for sale in Michigan. To learn more about what makes the 2024 RZ so special, contact Serra Lexus Lansing. We can't wait to show you why this electric Lexus SUV is the perfect next ride for you.
1Per Car & Driver testing. Figure not provided by Cadillac.