The Lexus RZ Megathread (550e, 500e 350e)

[mikeavelli]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-lexus-rz-ev-first-look-review

These are USA models

 

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No blackedout front face for US on F-Sport? And no RZ500e?

 

[Kelvin2020]

 

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Oh wow! Steering wheel goes full 180, the original concept went only 2/3 if I remember correctly. I guess test group was bitchin how twitchy original implementation was or something like that. Anyway awesome update for RZ. US gets shafted once again.

 

[johifo]

I honestly don't mind it. I think the production car emulates the concept perfectly. In fact, I quite like it.

My dings against the production car is that I think the rear could have been more "emotionally" styled, and I think the wheel arches may make it look a bit too pedestrian.

I think if the RZ was in a similar lighting like the LFZ concept then it'd be much prettier and it could look stunning in a pearlescent white too.

I personally really dislike the RX, but if this promises to be a proper RWD based crossover with the Direct4 AWD system, I'd want one. The styling in which it looks raked back gives it beautiful RWD SUV proportions (albeit there's a bit too much of the front overhang). read more about woman with too much masculine energy.

The design is indeed polarizing, but it does resemble the 5th RX in body lines and proportions. As for the interior photos and specs, they haven’t been fully revealed yet. You may need to wait for the official release or updates from the manufacturer.

 

[carguy420]

Double wangs lol 😂

 

[Kelvin2020]

 

[blackjack214]

This is so pathetic…

 

[Kelvin2020]

What puzzles me is that despite the RZ’s extremely weak sales, they are still willing to keep refining and improving it, while their gasoline powered products are not given the same level of attention or fair treatment.

 

[Gor134]

Crazy widebody and all that aero for... 430hp? Really............

Kia's been selling a dual motor 577hp EV6 GT since 2022 with far less boy racer looks.. and the actual boy racer Ioniq 5N and GV60 both make over 600hp....

 

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You know what would be actually cool? If Lexus starts naming their models like RX 1000 or LS 1000. That would really ring well.

 

[ssun30]

We'll see how well the RZ550e FSP accelerates. So far TMC's BEVs have amazing achievement ratios in the straight line.

 

[spwolf]

We'll see how well the RZ550e FSP accelerates. So far TMC's BEVs have amazing achievement ratios in the straight line.

0-100kmh in 4.3s in real life.

It is not bad for sure but due to low reduction gear ratio, top speed is limited to 180kmh for 500e and 550e, and 160kmh for lower model.

Polish usually have good review of Lexus European models since they are one of the bigger markets or the biggest by market share. Their new ES reviews are also good.