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23 June 2025
The introduction of the new Lexus RZ demonstrates Lexus’s commitment to maximising the benefits of battery electric vehicle technologies, not just in terms of power and energy efficiency, but importantly in delivering a more rewarding experience for the driver and an enriched journey for every on board.
The changes introduced in the RZ’s significant update programme include improvements in battery and motor output and the detailed construction of components and vehicle structure. Charging performance has been enhanced, benefiting from Lexus’s long-established expertise in electrified technologies.
The RZ also reinforces Lexus’s status as a technology pioneer, being the first model to offer the combination of a full steer-by-wire system with a radical new-design steering wheel. This provides intuitive operation, good visibility, and ease of handling with responsive performance and reassuring feedback to the driver.
Furthermore, the new RZ F Sport marks the debut of Lexus’s Interactive Manual Drive, a virtual gear shift system that replicates the performance, sound and feel of a manual transmission in a fully electric vehicle.
As well as delivering more power across all models in the new range, the RZ also achieves higher efficiency, reflected in increased driving ranges and reduced charging times.
At heart, the RZ remains a vehicle that is rich in Lexus craftsmanship with details that reflect the brand’s omotenashi approach to on-board hospitality, making life as comfortable, safe, and convenient for driver and passengers alike. Dynamically, the latest enhancements reinforce the Lexus Driving Signature, giving the driver confidence, control and comfort at all times.
The new RZ is part of a Lexus BEV programme that is delivering three model reveals by March 2026, including the all-new ES saloon, unveiled in April, and an all-new model, details of which will be announced later. Together, these models will strengthen Lexus’s multi-path approach to electrified powertrains, providing customers with technology choices appropriate for the personal needs and their local market conditions and infrastructure.
Sales of the new RZ range will begin later in 2025 ahead of first deliveries to customers in early 2026.
DRIVING DYNAMICS
UK MODEL GRADES AND EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
In the UK the new RZ range is available in five equipment grades, all benefiting from new technology features, sustainable and leather-alternative upholsteries and the LexusLink multimedia system.
Highlights of the Premium grade specification for the RZ 350e FWD and 500e AWD include new 18-inch alloy/resin wheels, single-LED headlights, radiant front cabin heaters, ambient interior lighting (one-colour), panoramic roof, high-quality synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats and steering wheel, power back door, LexusLink multimedia with 14-inch display, 10-speaker audio system, 22 kW on-board charger, front and rear parking sensors and Lexus Safety System + active safety and driver assistance functions. These models can also be specified with 20-inch alloy/resin wheels.
The Premium Plus grade, available with the same two powertrains, builds on this specification with a head-up display, 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor, ventilated front seats and a memory function for the driver’s seat. A bi-tone body paint finish is available as an option, with gloss back wheel arches.
The Takumi trim exclusively available on the RZ 500e introduces 20-inch alloy/resin wheels, a 13-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound audio system, a dimmable panoramic roof, gloss black exterior styling details, digital rear-view mirror, LED front fog lights and cornering lights, single LED headlights with Adaptive High-beam System, front performance dampers, 64-colour ambient cabin lighting, Ultrasuede upholstery and heated rear seats. The bi-tone paint finish is optionally available.
The performance-focused F Sport (550e AWD) adds to the Premium Plus specification with 20-inch F Sport aero wheels, additional front and rear spoilers, steer-by-wire, Interactive Manual Drive, Active Sound Control, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, F Sport front seats, interior trim and tread plates, aluminium sports pedals and Ultrasuede upholstery with blue accent stitching. Again, customers can specify a bi-tone paint option.
The F Sport Takumi model further adds the 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio package and dimmable panoramic roof.
New interior colours
Two new interior colour combinations have been added to the RZ range: Hazel with Solis White, which gives the cabin a clean and open feel, and Orage and Black, which has modern mature and luxurious look. These join the existing Grey/Black option and an all-Black finish that is exclusive to the F Sport and F Sport Takumi.
New exterior colours
In addition to the new Neutrino Grey for the RZ F Sport models, Sonic Platinum has been added to the bi-tone options.
Panoramic roof
The RZ is available with a panoramic roof (Takumi and F Sport Takumi grades) made from a new blue glass with a dark-dimming quality. This provides greater shading than the previous roof when dimmed and clear, sharp view out when switched to transparent. A non-dimming roof is fitted to the Premium, Premium Plus and F Sport models.
Navigation with advanced BEV route planning
The Lexus RZ gains more sophisticated navigation capabilities that combine route planning with monitoring of the state of charge of the car’s battery. As well as being provided on the new model, the functionality is being added to existing vehicles, seamlessly by using over-the-air software updating.
When programming a journey, charging locations are clearly shown as way points with a blue flash icon. Routes are planned with required stops for charging and an indication of the impact on the time for the complete journey to be completed. The system can also show alternative charging locations, with details of likely waiting time and a revised arrival time. These are prioritised by straight-line distance from the car’s location.
The driver can choose “replace” to reroute to a selected charge point or return to the list to consider another alternative. For each charging location, the system can show the address, charging power, opening times, connector compatibility and real-time availability ratio (likelihood of being quiet or busy) and operational status.
The route planning is dynamic, so if the system detects charging is required, it will alert the driver with a “range to low” message on the map display and provide a re-routing option, with a new charging location included. The driver can confirm the re-routing manually. If the driver has selected automatic re-routing, the system will simply indicate that this is taking place.