[7] The production model was unveiled at a press event on April 20, 2022,[8] and it was first shown to the public at Le Volan Cars Meet 2022 Yokohama in late May.

[10] It went on sale in 2022 (as the 2023 model year in North America), initially in RZ 450e grade,[11] which is equipped with a standard fully variable "Direct4" all-wheel drive system and optional steer-by-wire technology.

In a hands-on test, Motor Trend called the yoke "little more than a novelty" but declared the "steering system that minimizes movement by instantly and intuitively adjusting to ever-changing conditions ... [is] a brilliant bit of engineering that could well change driving for the better".

[15] The chassis takes advantage of structural adhesives, laser-based welding processes, and high-tensile steel to enhance rigidity and reduce weight; the hood is aluminum and the battery is carried underneath the passenger floor, contributing to the vehicle's low center of gravity.

[8] The low hoodline and active grille shutter reduce aerodynamic resistance; in addition, the underbody is dimpled to create minute vortices and a roof spoiler is used to enhance downforce.