Slotting above the more accessible RZ 350e, the 500e brings sharper styling and a heavily updated dual‑motor drivetrain.
In Ireland, where Lexus has long had a niche audience, the RZ 500e represents a chance to tempt buyers away from the BMW iX3, Mercedes EQC and Audi Q8 e‑tron with something that feels distinctively Japanese in its refinement and design philosophy.
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