This Lexus EV destroys the Tesla Yoke! 😮 Lexus RZ 450e driving REVIEW

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This is our in-depth review of the Lexus RZ 450e (Lexus EV SUV) with an exclusive test of the upcoming steer-by-wire One Motion Grip steering wheel which is challenging the Tesla Yoke steering wheel. We are comparing the steering-by-wire system with the traditional or classic steering wheel input. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Lexus RZ colors
01:18 Future steering preview
01:32 Length and bZ4X comparison
02:29 Battery kWh gross and net
03:33 DC charging
04:08 Rear design and 0-100 figure
04:49 Interior with steer-by-wire
06:57 Seats: Ultrasuede vs NuLuxe (Tahara)
08:07 Electrochromic roof
08:26 Cockpit overview
09:17 Infotainment
10:21 Radiant heater
11:31 User interface
13:09 Rear seats
13:52 Trunk / boot and frunk?
14:48 AWD Acceleration
15:14 Destroying the Tesla Yoke?
21:30 Different way of developing
22:30 Driving feeling
25:35 Recuperation modes
26:14 Driving modes
29:54 Normal steering wheel comparison
35:07 18" vs 20" wheels
36:08 Consumption and real-world range
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@autogefuehl Год назад

►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ru-vid.com ►Compare the Toyota bZ4X: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xuwuXj-574w.html ►Compare the Lexus NX: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KaZ5LMkYA44.html 00:00 Lexus RZ colors 01:18 Future steering preview 01:32 Length and bZ4X comparison 02:29 Battery kWh gross and net 03:33 DC charging 04:08 Rear design and 0-100 figure 04:49 Interior with steer-by-wire 06:57 Seats: Ultrasuede vs NuLuxe (Tahara) 08:07 Electrochromic roof 08:26 Cockpit overview 09:17 Infotainment 10:21 Radiant heater 11:31 User interface 13:09 Rear seats 13:52 Trunk / boot and frunk? 14:48 AWD Acceleration 15:14 Destroying the Tesla Yoke? 21:30 Different way of developing 22:30 Driving feeling 25:35 Recuperation modes 26:14 Driving modes 29:54 Normal steering wheel comparison 35:07 18" vs 20" wheels 36:08 Consumption and real-world range #Lexus #LexusRZ Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Small post-note: The radiant heater IS infrared. I asked the engineer on location if it was infrared but he denied; but afterwards Lexus confirmed that the radiant heater does use infrared.

@SFzip Год назад

Your review stands out for the attention to detail in the subtleties you've uncovered through these tests, which other reviewers have overlooked. Thank you for this insightful review.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Please share and recommend 😊

@michaelschneider- Год назад

@SFzip .. +1. Agreed, no question Herr Thomas & Staff are the 1st in RU-vid automotive journalists. .. No question! .. The rest is a sugary diet of candy corn.

@-Derp- Год назад

Bruh, he's the best out there.

@Naotaku Год назад

Toyota still standing for long term durability gives me hope tbh.

@adilongaify Год назад

With a range of only 430km Wltp, a "slow" fast charging capability, and an expected starting price of 70 000€, this don't give me hope.

@yissibiiyte Год назад

I see you aren't aware of the recall Toyota did on all BZ4X's

@jacekkaminski5698 Год назад

@@adilongaify driving 430km takes between 4-7 hours and you should take breaks every 2 hours for 10-15 minutes to stretch your legs, to eat, etc. Plenty of time to recharge. How frequently on average anybody drives that range ? once a year ?

@Naotaku Год назад

@@yissibiiyte How is recall a bad thing? They found a problem and are dealing with it. That's how it should be.

@yissibiiyte Год назад

@@Naotaku ummm, "finding a problem and fixing it" on a vehicle already on sale is not how it should be. All problems should be sorted during development long before it goes on sale. You know, like most other manufacturers are able to do. A recall means a problem which means the vehicle is clearly developed poorly and is NOT reliable.

@ivofixzone6410 Год назад

1:1 steering ratio is the only way the yoke could work and Lexus is the brand. Great car with great reviewer - Thomas

@adamuppsala1931 Год назад

I agree with you the bright suede interior is amazing and best looking. It brightens up the interior, makes it look cosy, upscale and more spacious.

@olamarvin Год назад

Direct heat is good for short drives. But in harsh winter weather, you do want the whole cabin to heat up so that door seals can thaw out properly, dampness can evaporate, the windshield wipers move freely etc. Tesla really has the best system so far in this area with the heat pump and the octovalve, but I'm sure there are other clever ways to heat up efficiently too.

@DimitrisSfounis Год назад

Judging form the fact that the Subaru Solterra has a heat pump system, the Lexus has to have one too.

@Darx97 Год назад

interior looks quite nice, no shinny cheap plastic

@autogefuehl Год назад

This is our in-depth review of the Lexus RZ 450e (Lexus EV SUV) with an exclusive test of the upcoming steer-by-wire One Motion Grip steering wheel which is challenging the Tesla Yoke steering wheel. We are comparing the steering-by-wire system with the traditional or classic steering wheel input. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience. ►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ru-vid.com ►Compare the Toyota bZ4X: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xuwuXj-574w.html ►Compare the Lexus NX: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KaZ5LMkYA44.html 00:00 Lexus RZ colors 01:18 Future steering preview 01:32 Length and bZ4X comparison 02:29 Battery kWh gross and net 03:33 DC charging 04:08 Rear design and 0-100 figure 04:49 Interior with steer-by-wire 06:57 Seats: Ultrasuede vs NuLuxe (Tahara) 08:07 Electrochromic roof 08:26 Cockpit overview 09:17 Infotainment 10:21 Radiant heater 11:31 User interface 13:09 Rear seats 13:52 Trunk / boot and frunk? 14:48 AWD Acceleration 15:14 Destroying the Tesla Yoke? 21:30 Different way of developing 22:30 Driving feeling 25:35 Recuperation modes 26:14 Driving modes 29:54 Normal steering wheel comparison 35:07 18" vs 20" wheels 36:08 Consumption and real-world range #Lexus #LexusRZ Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_. WATCH OUT FOR SPAM/FAKE ACCOUNTS. Across RU-vid/Whatsapp/Telegram etc., you'll find fake accounts taking the identity of original channels or people claiming to work on the behalf of original channels, they sometimes even use the same profile pic, similar names and include a telephone number in the name or their comments, trying to get you to message them on Whatsapp or Telegram. DO NOT MESSAGE THEM, they are trying to get your personal details, bank accounts etc. and in the end, they will ask for money or they will misuse your bank account. They promise you giveaways, prices, payment etc. Do not fall for these cheap tricks and PLEASE HELP everyone and MARK THEIR MESSAGES and their whole accounts/channels as Spam and/or report their telephone numbers/Whatsapp to the police. We from Autogefuehl will never ask for your bank details. Check out our original channel marked with the verified badge. We do have other official channels, so you can identify them and also subscribe if you like e.g. in your native language: 2nd channel for shorter reviews: ru-vid.com Spanish: Auto Sensación - Prueba de coches a fondo ru-vid.com/show-UCZospzTclE4Uf6Jvxbh842Q Arabian: حس السيارات ru-vid.com/show-UCYSBKhMY_UpvcU1_4j8xJcg Korea: 오토센스 ru-vid.com/show-UC6S_5hXKrjJ87xOg9GE_AHA Japan: カーフィーリング ru-vid.com/show-UC8wumItayAPJnk059DLa30g Russian: Анатомия Автомобиля ru-vid.com%D0%90%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F%D0%90%D0%B2%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BB%D1%8F Chinese: 車之感 www.youtube.com/@AutogefuhlChinese BMW theme channel: ru-vid.com/show-UCIUeo4Kjlq7F2XrTwyXUYcA EV theme channel: ru-vid.com/show-UC_KxbHUPuqC8JaUmDV9bGSQ

@bazlur-Vancouver Год назад

You are the only maybe detail reviewers of vehicles.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Please share and recommend 😊

@AK-kj6xu Год назад

Great video. Completely agree regarding the approach to steering.

@autogefuehl Год назад

thanks m8 !

@AK-kj6xu Год назад

@@autogefuehl Keep up the gr8 content. You have the right approach to car reviews 👍

@sergeysedelnikov3015 Год назад

Microfiber seats and especially back seat reminds me of old 1984+ Toyota Crown or Mark 2 saloons. So cozy and soft!

@rik999 Год назад

Excellent review Thomas. Your drive with the steer by wire system was more extensive than others I've seen with real road driving. My question would be like others have asked how does it handle the moose test and what is the feel like on the unlimited sections of the autobahn at speed.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Cheers! Maybe we can do that in Germany at a later stage

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

So Toyota/Lexus comes along and shows how to do a yoke steering wheel correctly. I've been saying they seem to have done so based on earlier reviews by Australian journalists. Lexus may have changed steering to variable yokes with this type of steering. I think this car's interior looks modern, mostly the yoke version and how the dashboard kind of wraps around. The screen doesn't float or seem too big and makes sense in the overall shape. Are the door cards too plain or such? I'm not sure. If and when Toyota/Lexus puts more range in this car and puts it on a more efficient platform than the ETNGA, in fact not if, when they do, this may be a major attraction to many people--if Lexus/Toyota can make enough. Very interesting and as usual thorough review, Thomas.

@nikhilsrl Год назад

I am always appreciative of the dashboard that includes the media unit.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@Hercegovac.1 Год назад

Impressive car !! Very good presentation Thomas 👍

@autogefuehl Год назад

👍👍

@Stragoh Год назад

Have to say, for all the faults w the rl range etc, it IS a gorgeous car! Realy liked that bronze - black combo!

@dinodinosaur2930 Год назад

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thomas you are the first RU-vidr that I have watched to show how the yoke steering works ... IT IS LIKE F1 STEERING... 🤪 Before, I never understood ... Thank you 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@autogefuehl Год назад

Please share and recommend 😊

@AHarker100 Год назад

Great review as always. The interior colour/material in beige was available in the 1970's/80's, popular at the time but goes out of fashion quickly. I find the same with obscure paint jobs. The fly-by-wire technology will take over at some point for sure.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@colors6692 Год назад

"beige was available in the 1970's/80's"! What are you in about🤦🏿‍♀

@TL-xw6fh Год назад

This car can truly be called a luxury premium, unlike the Teslas. Tesla is more like driving a Ford Cortina vs an current S-Class!

@simonmatthews7512 Год назад

Excellent analysis of the new steering system.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@dmitricalnev7037 Год назад

Would be interesting to know how the steer-by-wire behaves at high speed in an extreme situation when you want to quickly avoid an obstacle and you actually want it to steer sharp and fast...?

@TambarkAllc Год назад

And on a similar note, I wonder if the movement is exponential. In other words, the initial movements of the wheel may not steer the car very much (especially at freeway speeds for example) but as you dial in more steering, you would get more extreme turn-in/response.

@dmitricalnev7037 Год назад

@@TambarkAllc Exactly, because if it is exponential, it is much more difficult to control and predict I guess... needs to be tested out!

@jay-uo2bi Год назад

@@TambarkAllc It is variable and non linear, condition dependent.

@Digi20 Год назад

@@jay-uo2bi i think this kind of steering works a bit different for us humans to comprehend. on a normal linear steering you have the muscle memory on how much you have to move the steering wheel at a given speed - with this non linear variable approach your other sensors will be needed. like: move wheel -> feel car change direction -> move wheel more -> feel direction change increase -> hold wheel at that angle when desired amount of direction change is reached. over time this should become second nature i guess.

@supervid8871 Год назад

Really nice. This Yoke is masterpiece, my favourite buttons are everywhere. Tesla need to make some notes.

@Nicholas.T 7 месяцев назад

Exactly! Tesla really took the CHEAP route with their yoke !! Why didn’t they spend the time and money and develop a PROPER variable ratio steering that a yoke demands… Just as Lexus(Toyota) did here ?? Pretty POOR FORM from Tesla, THE MOST VALUABLE car company in the world!! Just PATHETIC! And lately of course, Tesla have “chickened out” and made the round steering wheel the default standard on the model S/X, with their yoke now being a US$1,000 OPTION !!! Yikes !!😳😳😳

@DavidRCohen-rv2cc Год назад

Thomas, great review, beautiful color and the steering wheel is something I would consider. Interesting insights and a drive filled with information. Many thanks for all you do. BTW, what is the location of the RZ450e test? Thank you.

@michaelstaunton1632 Год назад

A really stunning vehicle most definitely! Yes please 👌👌👌

@rdk3996 4 месяца назад

Aside from range being near the bottom of industry EVs, no regen breaking, slow 0-60, really liked its luxury features.

@radart6037 Год назад

Love two tone paint in a car. Bronze is making a comeback lately and I like it, last time was in the ‘70s wasn’t it?

@IdaiMakayaPublications Год назад

Great feedback on the 2 steering wheel options. Well explained. I hate copycat stuff, so naturally I don't take to this yoke stuff, but the way you have explained it almost gives it a justification. Pity about short range. I wonder why they don't just make it more practical with more battery capacity? Is it really that hard? I think this car has a similar front styling to a Toyota Aygo (2014-22).

@KentBuchla Год назад

They are simply behind on battery and charging tech. They used marketing to make up for it.

@kinocchio Год назад

wow the steering system is really cool

@Menadi26 Год назад

Nice Video , Thomas. From Japan.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@dioralcide8490 Год назад

The seats are lovely

@eedoamitay3341 Год назад

I'm expecting a new steering wheel design to come soon enough that will be a hybrid multi-functional wheel, in that it can lower its top ring sections to form the shape of a yoke, and then can revert back the top sections to complete a full wheel shape. I can see Mercedes doing that, but it would be a cool concept I think.

@freddoflintstono9321 Год назад

Interesting detail also on the door handles. That said, not a yoke fan but that's just personal preference.

@thomassoderqvist4666 Год назад

Excellent video as always. Such a pity that they couldn't go for, lets say an 80 kWh battery. One thing that is seldo mentioned in EV reviews is the app and I think it is an important part of the EV concept. Just now thinking of changing my Mercedes but the brand I am thinking of have such a lousy app that I am reluctant... Can you in the future include some impressions of the app?

@TL-xw6fh Год назад

TBH it's range is perfectly fine, for me at least. I only do longer trips two to three times a year, so not important to carry around a huge battery for 98% of my journeys when I do not need it. The are very conservative to ensure that the battery last the lifetime of the car, unlike Tesla. It will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to replace a Tesla battery within 10 years.

@thomassoderqvist4666 Год назад

@@TL-xw6fh My current EV has a WLTP of just above 400 km and that works just fine part of the year. In Sweden, where I live, part of the year is cold and when the temperature is well below 0 C, those 400 km is reduced to 300 or even lower if the temperature goes really low.

@pinkipipe Год назад

Love it 👍🏻

@mister_jon_jon Год назад

It will be interesting to see how the steering handles a moose test....

@joaolima9819 Год назад

Great review Thomas. As always precise and concise. I wish Toyota would step up its battery tech because this car looks like it could really compete with the European equivalents.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Highly appreciated!

@Yanate1991 Год назад

they are trying to make an EV that's actually better than a gasoline hybrid for the enviroment, only company that does this except for mazda

@JoVERICAIN Год назад

@@Yanate1991you understood their move. They could put bigger batteries, but that's a lot of dead weight for a majority of users who actually charge home overnight.

@CYDRDH Год назад

Nobody really talks about yokes and airbags. A steering wheel actually supports the airbag as a round skeleton at the back side when it is deployed. This way the airbag can actually function as a smooth cushion and support the driver’s head. But if there is no round steering behind it then the driver’s head will just keep traveling towards with the airbag as there is nothing behind the airbag to stop the movement. Drivers don’t necessarily always hit their heads into the center of the steering.

@jeremyjs8863 Год назад

Dark grey for me please Thomas !

@leec1449 Год назад

I have never cared for the huge grill. I wish this trend would go away.

@JoVERICAIN Год назад

Because of the shape of the dashboard of the Prius, I assume it will be available on the refresh in a few years! This + maybe some solid state battery, and we have the perfect Prius!

@Thulebeez Год назад

Great detailed review as always Yes this EV wont be for everyone especially hardcore EV enthusiast its more of a transition EV for us old skool ICE enthusiast. When it gets launched in my country i will place an order no doubt. I dont like the rims of the 18" wheels however for range purposes dont have a choice. I also keen on the OMG steer-by-wire but 2025 is a long way to wait so will settle for the classic steering wheel. Exterior colour white my first choice maybe ether as second choice. Interior hazel suede is a must.

@chat2stephen Год назад

Interestingly, I notice the Japanese drive reviews of the RZ have the 14" screen showing a 10 secs LIVE front camera view as the vehicle is coming to a stop or taking off which is pretty cool, but this feature doesn't appear to be available in any other markets.

@dioralcide8490 Год назад

The RX should adopt this RZ design

@arif1984may Год назад

wow those beige fiber back seats look mega comfortamble

@Demisectee Год назад

As usual, great review Thomas ! 👍 I like Toyota philosophy : designed and producted for durability. For me, the range is a false problem with EV : 90% of the 30000km driven with my RAV 4 PHEV are pure EV with 85km of range.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@tubejorrit Год назад

Steer by wire with the yoke settings but a normal steering wheel will be perfect for me ;)

@ALxdCr4ftPlays Год назад

A like the light blue colour.

@Markybug-Keira-Cody Год назад

If Thomas every reviews a Volkswagen polo harlequin, his wardrobe will explode 😂 Great looking Lexus btw ! Unsure about the rear badge tho ?

@richardjohnson5529 Год назад

I like the copper colour but there is no rear wiper?

@eddiejones.redvees Год назад

The Austin allegro went for a different shaped stirring wheel in the 70s and we now want costumers though of that car

@HQBProductions Год назад

Tomas….a very good review. It answers many questions and why I might want a Lexus. The steering options are not available in the U.K. but I would not buy the Yoke because of its compromises at higher speeds…it is just too unnatural but would be perfect for taxi drivers! I guess this is the best build BEV so far and can understand the battery/range/charging philosophy but it suits a private owner rather than long distance driving. It is a good choice…but a very expensive one. Hmm…good n so many ways but like every other Lexus, is it a car to like or a high quality mobility device and that I’m not so sure. 🤔🤔🤔😬🙂

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks! Will be available in 2025 indeed

@goprocbr Год назад

I wonder how the steer-by-wire perform in the moose test.

@timogronroos4642 Год назад

Large Lexus EV with the battery sized for Kia Niro. It just kills all sales. Maybe it's even the purpose. This should have had the same battery size as BMW i4. Maybe Toyota / Lexus should go the route of making long-distance PHEVs like 150km per charge and find their niche in there. And come to BEVs when they have some knowledge at their disposal and a dedicated platform they just found out while studying a Model Y

@YepYep74 Месяц назад

Great Video. Your reviews are just brilliant. Thank you . I ordered this car on a fantastic lease deal too good to miss . It was going to be my first EV and my only chance to get into such a premium brand. I got cold feet hearing all the negative comments about the car . And in general just going EV. Scared me. With a small child too I was worried for long trips. As it’s a lease we do not qualify for the Lexus reserve. I’m so gutted really 😢. But it’s not completely cancelled they said. Im now trying to find another car to replace the RZ Order. Im so confused.

@autogefuehl Месяц назад

Thanks! Feel free to recommend our channel :-) And enjoy!

@alexmn00183 Год назад

When you buy Tesla you buy technology. When you buy Lexus you buy reliability and luxury. It is as simple as that.

@plasmit30 Год назад

Thomas, if you release hold of the steering yoke does it go to the neutral middle position similar to mechanical steering system?

@autogefuehl Год назад

No, there is no torque steer. You have to return it to neutral position yourself. Good question that was indeed.

@georgejoseph3663 Год назад

Thomas are you guys on Twitter ? If so, Can you please update your link! Great and beautiful explanation on steer by wire and comparison with Yoke! I am going to share this on twitter/Tesla

@autogefuehl Год назад

sup! twitter.com/autogefuehl @autogefuehl

@berezcorp Год назад

Other people wrote here about the moose test behavior. Also, even though it has esp, but how would it behave in a power slide like on a very slippery surface, when you have to catch the car with a wheel, it would be interesting to know.

@666louis Год назад

If you have input lag in any controller, it is impossible to catch a slide. ( Judging by sim racing )

@zimben8 Год назад

I like the Lexus but not the Steering Wheel. Good test as always. Take care

@hqm85y Год назад

Does the varied steering speed introduce a safety issue if you need to swerve in an emergency? (I don’t know because I don’t drive - just interested in EV designs)

@autogefuehl Год назад

Seen the whole driving part?

@Edward3DFX Год назад

Reminds me of Raties Rides - to the door panel

@chat2stephen Год назад

So what you're saying is that the acceleration time from 0-100km in Normal mode vs Sports Mode is identical. The difference is how it gets there due to different power curve.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Yes

@diosubescu Год назад

I love your channel , I don't understand why it seems that you're struggling with subscribers number ....

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks m8! Please share and recommend 😎

@teksgeroi Год назад

I wonder how well that steering works on snow (or ice).

@hellslayer9638 Год назад

Toyota should get this steering wheel in supra it will be so cool , it will feel like F1 car inside 😀 it's the yoke steering wheel done perfect in the first try

@firebolt2310 Год назад

17:31 Absolutely true !! 😂😂😂🤣🤣

@autogefuehl Год назад

@D.Rahnaward Год назад

The disadvantage would be in the case of sudden unexpected situation when you want avoid accident. If you react fast to that situation the car will not react accordingly.

@MJSEN Год назад

After every door closing sound test I think Thomas will close the door again right afterwards for another listen.

@welfiblablabla Год назад

That headlight control dial looks lile something from a 80s stereo radio 🙈

@konstantinkennedy2244 Год назад

Is it really necessary to castrate the steering wheel? What was accomplished by that?

@johnnysmile01 Год назад

Team Thomas yes

@SaadKidwai Год назад

Hi Thomas!

@autogefuehl Год назад

hey m8 !

@JC130676 Год назад

I do a lot of detailing on my own car, and I'm surprised the paint of this demo car is already full of micro-scratches. Take a look at the rear part of the door at 2:20 and 2:29. Clear sign of not washing the car correctly, this will eventually dull the colour and shine of the paint.

@autogefuehl Год назад

This is normal for car event cars because they are often cleaned on location with microfibre towels while the paint is still dirty

@dr80008 Год назад

I think an apt analogy to this debate about which type of steering is better, is casual people that use mouse acceleration (even unknowingly) with high pointer sensitivity on their computers. They like how they don't have to move their hand as much, even though the precision suffers. Try playing some FPS games with that, it'd be a mess. That's why pro players turn mouse acceleration off and use low sens. with big mousepads. Consistency in control is everything. Of course you can get used to anything. But variable ratio steering systems (no matter whether directly connected, or steer-by-wire) always introduce inconsistent steering angle across the range of the speed of the vehicle. That's something that will always deem these systems unpopular among car enthusiasts who value car control. That said, Lexus' implementation of this yoke is possibly the best I've seen. No doubt it will find its happy customers and perhaps eventually even displace classic steering system in this car segment.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Good point

@podge5555 Год назад

I like the overall design but there’s something off about the front end but I can’t put my finger on it 🤔

@drivesanoldcar Год назад

like in dash infotainment. Plz ask to move shifter to dash.

@lancemahoney1424 Год назад

Peugeot 3008 has had a small steering wheel flat top and bottom for years and it drives a treat. This wheel looks an advancement on that and should be fun to drive.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Indeed. Here it is more about the steering input

@MG3-Hybrid Год назад

Really dislike the dual paint job model, the light blue and dark grey seem the best colours to me.

@seb. Год назад

I don't like the nose of this car (Beluga whale inspired?), but some other bits are really well done. Electrochromic roof glass, steering (not sure how it would do the moose test), crisp 360 camera view. Meanwhile Tesla lately underdeliver on these aspects...

@davidslachta Год назад

Let's make it official. The round steering wheel is just ridiculous! 😆 I would love the yoke to be adopted by more companies. The Tesla is kinda half-way there it seems, but the way Lexus (Toyota) implemented it seems awesome! The only thing I wonder is if you're in a crisis situation and avoiding an animal for example, and you put a full lock on the steering wheel to avoid it, would the front wheels go full lock as well? I imagine that would result in a crash right away...

@citedcanvas85 Год назад

Not a fan of this type of steering wheel on raod cars. But this one seems reasonable compared to the tesla yoke

@welfiblablabla Год назад

From the inside it looks as if the door goes very high up with just a little window above

@Elaba_ Год назад

It was a sunny day, and I was driving my belovet Lexus to the beach. As I tried to signal a turn, my blinkers suddenly stopped working! I popped the hoot and found the culprit - my blinker fluid had expired, and my car had blown a fuse. Who knew blinker fluid had an expiration date?

@autogefuehl Год назад

I wonder who started this hoax

@berthogendoorn2133 Год назад

Check out the Yoke review on Thomas's channel Autogefühl seems Toyota knows how to make a Yoke the right way!

@VFPn96kQT Год назад

What's wrong with regular round steering wheels?

@autogefuehl Год назад

See driving part of this video where we compare both concepts with pros and cons

@kaare1992 Год назад

Nothing is wrong, but from what I can tell from watching the video, the yoke is a more "quality of life" enhancement. Not that the regular round steering wheel is bad, it's just something that is becoming more and more outdated, since a yoke not only helps you see the dash better, which has become more advanced over the last decade, but also reducing the amount of actual steering you have to do, in order to steer the car. Sure, I would miss the feel you get of the car through the steering wheel, and be anxious about the "by wire" part, in case something breaks, how would the car behave, potentially lock the wheels hard left? This is just the beginning, and we will see yokes more and more in the future, once things gets fixed, iteration by iteration (such as the turning indicators, which this is a great improvement over the Tesla). Regular round steering wheel isn't bad, but the yoke looks promising and adds some quality of life improvements, in my opinion :)

@benjaminsmith2287 Год назад

@@kaare1992 I see this as an advancement. Less movement makes for more efficiency and more precision. I'm just not sure I like a lack of a mechanical backup.

@kaare1992 Год назад

@@benjaminsmith2287 Yep, my thoughts too. Sure there is another backup implemented, but it’s still not mechanical. But I’m sure they’ll figure it out soon enough, so it’s trustworthy.

@vipermoon_ Год назад

Did you guys try range mode?

@autogefuehl Год назад

No. Who would seriously buy a 60 k vehicle and drive with limited acceleration and limited speed and no heating ? That mode is rather saying “our battery is too small” …

@vipermoon_ Год назад

@@autogefuehl Just wanted to see what it was like in RWD only and if it had enough power for most situations

@frankhugh2052 Год назад

Close your eyes and it sounds like jurgen klopp is now reviewing cars 👍🏻

@autogefuehl Год назад

haha =)

@frankhugh2052 Год назад

@@autogefuehl no offence was meant on the off chance your a Dortmund fan 👍🏻

@westod5502 Год назад

Jesus christ you are a good looking man! Good job 👍

@autogefuehl Год назад

Thanks m8 😊

@QuietStormX Год назад

Cool....

@Steve-gc5nt Год назад

I bet that steering chews tyres up quicker.

@richardjohnson5529 Год назад

I think the beige interior looks good, and its animal cruelty free but Thomas is all the interior Vegan?

@autogefuehl Год назад

Whole interior is vegan in every trim. Great job by Lexus.

@Rick9482 Год назад

$60,000 or more in the USA with a stated range in the brochure of 196 mi. You would have to be an idiot to accept that as a decent buy no matter how much you enjoyed the drive-by-wire experience. A proper range is imperative! 250 mi per charge would be the lowest I would accept. I was actually impressed by the RZ until you stated the battery size. As always Thomas, very nice, complete review.

@mowcowbell Год назад

Agreed.... In North America, the Tesla Model Y Performance is a much better EV with longer range, better public charging infrastructure, and over-the-air updates.

@autogefuehl Год назад

Cheers m8! Yeah the range is a problem

@autogefuehl Год назад

This would be perfect premium EV with 50 % more battery size

@nickthequick Год назад

The average American drives less than 30 miles (48 km) per day, while other studies have put that number closer to 40 miles, so plenty of milage in the car for the average user.

@Rick9482 Год назад

@@autogefuehl I tend to agree with you, the car is interesting. Actually writing 196mi in a brochure is kinda shocking. I'm thinking their battery tech is so far behind that a bigger battery would just make it too expensive. Surprised it came from Toyota Corp as I thought they were into hydrogen cell technology. Anyway, nice to see another EV available, the more the merrier. I'm eagerly awaiting the Chinese intro into the US market. They have many very interesting designs.

@shaunpattinson1621 Год назад

But it’s not Thomas-blue! 🤣

@bobbowie9350 Год назад

Looks like it was styled with a ruler

@emarchelo Год назад

Top G color

@deurkl Год назад

I think the car looks a lot better than the Toyota on the outside. The interior is best in class I think what I can see from the video. The electric part of the car is disappointing, in terms of charging speed and also consumption (if it's the same as the Toyota). Also related to longevity, I know there are Tesla taxi's with huge KM figures (like 600.000) with still good battery life, and Tesla really hammers their batteries when charging. I have the underbelly feeling that Toyota/Lexus battery technology simply can not handle the charging speeds so the marketing department spins it into "reliability" benefits haha

@autogefuehl Год назад

yeah...

@JC130676 Год назад

It wouldn't surprise me if in a year or so, when they have more battery usage and degradation data, a software update gets released that frees up more of the battery capacity. And boy do they really need to do that. I could accept a car with +/- 350km range, IF it would charge quickly enough. However, as it stands, short range + slow charging = few sales.