RZ, Lexus 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.
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.
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,
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,
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.
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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 ...
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The Lexus RX Then and Now: The original luxury crossover has come a long way
The 2000s are back. Kendrick Lamar wore flared-bottom jeans during the Super Bowl halftime show; Charli XCX’s ...
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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 ...
Toyota’s New EVs Get Big Battery Upgrades. Here’s Why They Matter
Toyota also has several advantages over newcomers, like millions of loyal customers and an established network of dealerships ...
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Refreshed Lexus RZ 550e F Sport Brings More Power, Interactive Manual Drive Also in Tow
The premium Japanese automaker has announced the mid-cycle facelift procedure for the RZ electric compact crossover with ...
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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 ...
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Lexus RZ 550e F-Sport has 402bhp and totally virtual steering
A first for Europe as a car that uses steer-by-wire tech, with no physical connection between the steering wheel and front ...
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 ...
Toyota tunes up bZ4x with new battery, more power
Toyota and Lexus debuted some improved and some new electric vehicles. The event was focused on the European market, where battery EV penetration is relatively high, and I wouldn't expect either the ...