Lexus, RZ and EV

Lexus Gives The 2026 RZ A Fake Gearbox And Yoke Steering
Lexus has unveiled the updated 2026 RZ, featuring new performance variants, a steer-by-wire system, and simulated gear shifts for added driver engagement.While full North American specifications are still pending,
Lexus’ sporty RZ is the latest EV with fake engine noises to simulate gear-shifting
Interactive Manual Drive features 8-speed virtual gears controlled by paddle shifters and a shift guide meter to give visual feedback on when to upshift and downshift. Lexus isn’t the only company trying fake shifting on EVs;
2026 Lexus RZ: Luxury EV gets steering yoke, more power
Lexus has a new flagship electric vehicle, with updates to the RZ bringing a new F Sport variant fitted with a steering yoke. It's due here this year.
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
2025 Lexus RZ: More power and a fun-focused manual mode
Both models list the same front and rear motor outputs, but Lexus has clearly dialled the total system power up just a touch on the 550e. Both models use a dual-motor setup for all-wheel drive, but the F Sport badge is your first hint that the 550e is a little more special than its seemingly minor power and acceleration enhancements.
Lexus RZ updated with bigger battery, more power, F Sport grade
Every RZ now comes with a 77-kwh lithium-ion battery pack instead of the 71.4-kwh pack on the current 2025 Lexus RZ. More cells result in higher output with the revised front motor throughout the lineup, and water cooling for the battery and motor system also enables more sustained performance.
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,
Lexus RZ levels up with more range, power, and it’s even getting its first ‘F Sport’ trim
Lexus just upgraded its electric SUV in nearly every way possible. The 2026 Lexus RZ now has more driving range and power with a fully redesigned BEV system. But, that’s not all. The electric SUV gains a slew of new features,
This New All-Electric Lexus SUV Has a Faux Manual Transmission for Shifting Gears
The Lexus RZ makes 402 horsepower and is planned for Europe, with a U.S. version possibly to follow. It also has a yoke ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Major Upgrades Coming to 2026 Lexus RZ Should Get Drivers Excited
Similar to the Toyota bZ4X that rides on the same platform, the Lexus RZ luxury electric crossover is getting a series of ...
2026 Lexus RZ to get added range, yoked steer-by-wire in midcycle update
BRUSSELS — Lexus will introduce its first production application of steer-by-wire technology in the upper trims of the ...