Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #38: Toyota bZ4X, Mercedes EQS SUV, Lexus IS500, BMW Z4

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This week we have a full house with Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma, Managing Editor Brandon Turkus, Senior Editor Jeff Perez, and Senior Editor Brett T. Evans.

Going alphabetically by automaker, Perez is driving the BMW Z4. The convertible has a refresh for the 2023 model year. There are minor styling changes and new colors like Thundernight metallic, Portimao Blue metallic, and Skyscraper Grey metallic. THe sDrive30i model now comes standard with an M Sport package that includes sports seats, an M leather steering wheel, M pedals and footrest, and a dashboard upholstered in SensaTec leather.

Evans has the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV EV. It’s an opulent vehicle that puts all the brand’s cutting-edge tech in a smoothly styled package.

The Lexus IS500 is in Miersma’s garage. This performance sedan has a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 making 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet. This is enough power to hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

Finally, Turkus has the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover. It rides on Toyota’s e-TGNA platform. Buyers can select between front- and all-wheel-drive configurations

A major reason we do the Test Car Happy Hour every week is to answer your questions. Join us during the stream and let our talented editors share their experiences with you. They’re ready to help you.