Lexus, RZ and EV

Lexus’ sporty RZ is the latest EV with fake engine noises to simulate gear shifting
Lexus added more range and power to its RZ electric crossover.
2026 Lexus RZ EV First Look: More Range and a Powerful New F-Sport Trim
The all-electric Lexus RZ gets a mid-cycle update with a bigger battery, revised electronics, and a new top trim level for the 2026 model year.
Lexus Introduces Simulated Manual Gear Shifting in New RZ EV
Lexus struggles with the EV market and added simulated manual gear shifting; they’ve really “body-slammed'' the electric vehicle market with the new RZ EV. Customers will now be able to relive the experience of manual combustion vehicles with the “Interactive Manual Drive,
Updated 2026 Lexus RZ Debuts With New 402-HP RZ 550e F Sport
Manufacturer image. Since its debut for the 2023 model year, it’s been eventful for the Lexus RZ, the brand’s version of the Toyota bZ4X and Subar
The Lexus RZ Just Got Far More Interesting With 8-Speed Shifts, Yoke Steering
No more, says Lexus. The latest RZ gets similar enhancements to the updated bZ4X, all while standing on its own with a unique battery, much more power and the first-ever deployment of Toyota's simulated gear shifts for electric cars —not to mention its first steer-by-wire system with a yoke instead of a wheel. Let's dig in.
Lexus RZ Debuts First F Sport Trim and New Faux-Shifting Feature
Since its debut for the 2023 model year, the RZ has been a rather sleepy EV, but Lexus is apparently keen to change that. The luxury division's European arm has just unveiled an updated RZ, and it brings more power as well as a couple of intriguing new technologies.
Lexus RZ Adds Shifts and Sounds with Refresh
The updated Lexus RZ adds a new 550e F Sport variant, more battery capacity, and a revamped drive system. It also adds simulated shifting technology, a new immersive sound system, and a second generation of its steer-by-wire system.
Toyota expands EV lineup with new C-HR+, updated bZ4X, Lexus RZ
At a brand overview in Brussels, Belgium, last week, Toyota dropped the sheath on the spearhead of that EV assault, the new C-HR+ small crossover.
2025 Lexus RZ debuts – new 550e F Sport, steer-by-wire, simulated manual shifts; up to 575 km EV range
In addition to the new Toyota C-HR+ and bZ4X, the updated Lexus RZ has also made its debut in Europe ahead of a market launch in the autumn. First revealed back in 2022, the brand’s
Lexus unveils the RZ: A new era for electric luxury vehicles
Lexus has unveiled the RZ, its new dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), in Brussels, Belgium, with plans for a gradual rollout across various regions starting in fall 2025. The RZ represents Lexus's ongoing commitment to electrification,
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2025 Lexus RZ: More power and a fun-focused manual mode
To that end, the RZ 500e is 50kW more powerful than its predecessor, making for a new peak output of 280kW and a claimed ...
Lexus reinvents the steering wheel with updated all-electric RZ SUV
Lexus has reinvented the steering wheel in its updated Lexus RZ all-electric SUV. The revised model is the first to get the ...