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.
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,
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 instead of a steering wheel.
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.
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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Lexus Spices Up Its Only EV With More Range, More Power And Faster Charging
T he Lexus RZ, Toyota's luxury division's only electric vehicle (EV), is already getting a thorough update after being on the ...
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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 ...
Toyota's Big Reveal Event Shows Off 4 New EVs, Teases Electric Pickup Truck
Early Wednesday morning in Europe, Toyota unveiled four new or significantly updated electric vehicles — and Lexus managed to ...
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2026 Lexus RZ EV First Look: More Range and a Powerful New F-Sport Trim
The Lexus RZ is the Japanese luxury automaker's ... and a new top-trim F Sport model. The luxury EV's debut is happening for Europe first, but we expect these changes to come stateside as well ...
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 ...
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 ...
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New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans
Three SUVs – the new Urban Cruiser and C-HR+, plus the revised bZ4X – make up three of the six models that will wear Toyota ...