NEW YORK: The enhanced 2026 Lexus RZ made its North American debut, and the battery electric luxury SUV delivers more power and greater range.
The 2026 RZ features a redesigned battery electric system, delivering increased motor output, an extended driving range, and reduced charging times.
In addition, it debuts a new addition to the lineup—the RZ 550e F SPORT AWD, which is equipped with higher-output front and rear motors.
The RZ lineup will have three different power options: 221 total system horsepower (RZ 350e FWD), 308 total system horsepower (RZ 450e AWD), and 402 total system horsepower (RZ 550e F SPORT AWD).
The 2026 RZ is assembled at the Motomachi plant in Japan and is expected to go on sale later this year.
F SPORT arrives to the RZ lineup, giving customers an option for a more exhilarating driving experience and sportier styling.
The RZ 550e F SPORT AWD generates a maximum system output of 402 total system horsepower, making it the most powerful RZ model.
Lexus is also introducing M Mode on the 2026 RZ 550e F SPORT AWD, an electronic system that provides virtual manual gear shifting via paddle shifters.
This innovation helps to deliver a sportier, more responsive driving feel.
M Mode is a system that allows drivers to control power output with paddle shifters, as if using a manual transmission.
The RZ 550e F SPORT AWD has an exterior design that includes distinctive black F SPORT features such as the F SPORT emblem, rear spoiler, front and rear bumper moldings, front grille, and 20-inch wheels with aero covers.
The 2026 RZ comes with an improved EPA-estimated driving range of 482km for the RZ 350e FWD, and 418km for the RZ 450e AWD when equipped with 18-inch tyres.
The new RZ 550e F SPORT AWD sees an EPA-estimated driving range of 362km when equipped with 20-inch tyres.
The 2026 RZ’s cabin remains a minimalist, yet airy and maximally appointed luxury environment.
The 2026 RZ will offer an improved Dynamic Sky Panorama Glass Roof, enabling greater shading when opaque and a clearer view of the outside when transparent.
The RZ 550e F SPORT AWD interior features a sophisticated combination of Black Ultrasuede interior trim with blue stitching accents available only on this grade.
The design includes a center console with a micro-geometric pattern design, front F SPORT scuff plates, a steering wheel with the F SPORT emblem, and aluminum pedals and footrests.
A Lexus-first, the available Ultrasuede door trim features a laser-etched pattern design.
Following the introduction of Door Trim Shadow Illumination on the RZ in 2023, Lexus has applied another first, adding a subtle flickering movement on the door trim that results in the available Thematic Illumination with Animated Door Trim Shadow Illumination.
