Lexus, RZ and F SPORT

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.
The electric 402bhp Lexus RZ is here with steer-by-wire and fake manual gearshifts
The Manual Drive is one of two key tech breakthroughs for Lexus in one volt-driven swing, with the other being steer-by-wire, um, steering. Toyota’s luxury arm has been teasing it for a while now, so it’ll be interesting to see just how a lack of physical connection between the driver and the axle could pay off.
2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport adds power, simulated gear shifts
At the global reveal, which took place in Brussels, Belgium, Lexus stated that the RZ 550e F Sport packs a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system rated at 402 hp, nearly 100 hp more than the current RZ lineup’ s top output. Lexus said it also fine-tuned the damper and spring settings to accommodate the RZ 550e F Sport’s extra power.
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 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.
Lexus RZ Unveiled: A New Era of Electric Luxury
The Lexus RZ electric SUV is poised to transform the luxury electric vehicle market with its innovative technology, enhanced driving dynamics, and refined
Lexus Picks a Boring Crossover to Debut Its Simulated Gearbox
Mid-cycle updates for the RZ and its sibling, the Toyota bZ4X, debuted in Europe. But we should see them offered in the US eventually.
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,
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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 ...
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Lexus Electric RZ World Premier with Faux Manual Drive Sounds/Mode
With its blend of high-performance engineering and meticulous craftsmanship, the RZ aims to reaffirm Lexus’ standing in 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 ...