Had it not been created with the blessing of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda, the Morizo RR could easily have been the result of a Skunkworks project, developed in secret without management knowledge, so it is different from the rest of the luxury fleet.
Instead, it has arrived with Lexus's full blessing and the gutsy little 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that has made both the Yaris GR and Corolla GR instant JDM classics.
It may lack the manual transmission, but thanks to a 50/50 torque split four-wheel drive, a stiffened body, and plenty of aural fizz courtesy of the external wastegate, Morizo still delivers an impressive Lexus version of the Gazoo Racing experience, especially when you unlock expert mode (top tip: You don’t need to be an expert).
Lexus of Auckland City -
https://www.giltrap.com/find-a-dealer/lexus-of-auckland-city
Lexus LBX Drive -
https://youtu.be/LM6c2-BFtV4?si=Gg8yunKwz4qijEha
Chapters -
00:00 Welcome
00:50 Morizo RR Backstory
01:20 Vehicles Roots
01:40 LBX Platform
01:56 Specs
02:30 External Waste gate / Exhaust
02:55 Drama not Calm 0 -100
03:06 Design
03:26 Interior
03:44 Expert Mode unlocked
04:29 Suspension / Brakes
05:28 Price Tag
06:02 Lexus LFA / IS500 Line Lock
06:28 Final Thoughts on Lexus first Hot Hatch
07:20 End Card