![]() ![]() The Audi, with its 77.0-kWh battery, fared better, achieving a real-world result of 170 miles against an EPA range of 236 miles. Our real-world 75-mph highway range test recorded an even more disappointing result of just 120 miles, which will mean frequent charging stops on road trips. Meanwhile, the base version with smaller 18-inch wheels is rated at 220 miles. The RZ's pack is particularly tiny, measuring 63.4 kWh of usable capacity, and it can't even crack 200 miles by the EPA's estimates, with the model tested here and its optional 20-inch wheels rated at 196 miles. Range and Chargingīoth the Audi and Lexus have relatively small battery packs, so they won't provide nearly as much driving range as some of their competitors. ![]() ![]() Both offer multiple levels of regen, but neither car's top setting was particularly aggressive, and one-pedal driving is not possible. We were disappointed in the regenerative-braking configurability in these vehicles. Neither feels lightning-quick, but the Audi's superior throttle response in real-world driving helps make up for its acceleration deficiency. It reached 60 mph in a brisk 4.6 seconds, while the Audi took precisely one second longer to reach that speed. The Lexus, though, was the quicker of the two. 2023 Lexus RZ's Yoke Steering Wheel Coming to U.S.2023 Lexus RZ450e Tested: Good Lexus, Just-Okay EV.This is particularly notable, since the Audi did so wearing all-season tires versus the summer rubber on the Lexus. On our test track, the Audi edged out the Lexus in both skidpad and braking performance, with an 0.01-g advantage on the skidpad and a slightly shorter stop from 70 mph of 167 feet, four feet better than the Lexus. The tradeoff is that the Q4 e-tron corners well, with minimal body roll, responsive steering, and an eagerness to change direction that the Lexus lacks. More road and wind noise enters the Q4's interior at speed, and its ride is firmer. The RZ is impressively quiet and smooth, with a hushed cabin and cosseting ride quality. We also found the Lexus to provide a more luxurious driving experience than the Audi. VERDICT: Although its EV bones are sound, the Q4 feels too much like an ID.4 clone. LOWS: Awkward styling, less-than-luxurious interior, not so quick. HIGHS: Responsive handling, superior range, spacious rear seat. ![]() We weren't fans of the textured plastic found on the dashboard and door panels, and we found the overall vibe to be dour, especially in our test car's black interior color scheme. The Q4 e-tron looks and feels too similar to the ID.4 on which it's based, from its awkwardly tall proportions to its subpar interior materials that don't meet typical Audi standards. The RZ's exterior styling is distinctive and upscale, while its interior features soft synthetic leather, nice aluminum trim, and a completely different dashboard arrangement than the Toyota. Lexus has done a better job differentiating the RZ from its mainstream sibling than Audi has. The Audi shares its underpinnings with the Volkswagen ID.4 and doesn't offer anything different in terms of its drivetrain, with the same 201-hp single-motor and 295-hp dual-motor configurations and a 77.0-kWh battery pack. The RZ is at least more powerful than the Toyota and comes standard with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain, plus its interior is laid out differently than the bZ4X's. In the case of the Lexus, it's the Toyota bZ4X that rides on the same platform and uses similar battery packs. Both of these vehicles have cheaper analogs. ![]()
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