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Lexus RZ

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $59,960 – $79,020 Payments

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The RZ is getting a major update for 2026. A revised platform not only reduces charging times but also enhances driving dynamics. Output is increased across the entire lineup. Among others, the all-wheel-drive models now deliver 308 and 402 horsepower. Maximum range is improved, too: up to 480 km in the new front-wheel-drive configuration and 418 km with the all-wheel-drive RZ 450e. Don’t miss the available M Mode with virtual gear shifts and sounds.

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2026 Lexus RZ: What a Difference a Refresh Can Make

Loulé, Portugal— Lexus and Toyota owe their tremendous success to an ability to combine bold moves with an extremely careful approach, sometimes to the point of exaggeration. Look no further than the Lexus RZ for evidence. Introduced three years ago, this midsize luxury crossover shares a dedicated EV architecture called …July 10, 2025

Podcast: Mazda CX-90, BMW M2 and New Toyota Prius Prime Driving Impressions

On the last episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about two very important mainstream models that they drove in the last weeks: the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime . Gab also had the opportunity to drive something more exclusive: the all-new 2023 …April 29, 2023

Podcast: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Subaru Solterra (and Toyota BZ4X, and Lexus RZ!)

There's a lot of buzz around the 2023 Subaru Solterra . It's the first large-scale production vehicles for the manufacturer, and it sits on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ . LP and Gab are spicing things up for this 10th episode of The Car …March 25, 2023

2023 Lexus RZ450e: Making Up for Lost Time

The all-new 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is the Japanese luxury brand’s first fully electric vehicle in North America and it’s based on the same e-TNGA platform ( electric–Toyota New Global Architecture ) as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra . These three vehicles are admittedly late to the EV party …March 14, 2023

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2026 Lexus RZ Pricing Comes With Good and Bad News

The Lexus RZ , which receives a substantial update for 2026 , is now on sale at Canadian dealerships. While the price range remains largely unchanged from 2025, there are key differences we need to tell you about. First, a new FWD model called the RZ 350e Signature is now …November 3, 2025

Windshield Defroster Issues Affecting Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Electric Crossovers

A trio of related electric crossovers are now the subject of a joint recall due to a possible windshield defroster issue. Affected models are the 2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ as well as the 2023-2024 Subaru Solterra . The recall includes over 21,600 units in Canada—essentially every single one …September 11, 2025

2026 Lexus RZ Gets More (or Less) Power, Longer Range, NACS Port

As we told you following the world premiere in Brussels in mid-March, the Lexus RZ is getting several key changes for 2026, its fourth year on the market. The upgraded electric luxury crossover will launch in Canada later this year. Similar to the revised and improved Toyota bZ (formerly known …May 19, 2025

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 major upgrades and enhancements for the 2026 model year, as shown today in a world premiere in Brussels, Belgium. Basically, expect more power, longer range, faster charging speeds …March 12, 2025

Future Toyota, Lexus EVs to Add Tesla’s NACS Connector

The dominos keep falling. Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus are adding their names to the long list of car companies that have reached a deal with Tesla to gain access to more than 12,000 Superchargers in Canada and the U.S. Customers owning or leasing a Toyota or Lexus EV …October 20, 2023

Podcast: Mazda CX-90, BMW M2 and New Toyota Prius Prime Driving Impressions

On the last episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about two very important mainstream models that they drove in the last weeks: the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime . Gab also had the opportunity to drive something more exclusive: the all-new 2023 …April 29, 2023

These 10 Electric Vehicles Are the Most Popular in Google Searches

Production volumes and delivery times can vary greatly from one automaker to another, so a mere look at sales charts doesn’t tell the whole story. That’s especially true when it comes to electric vehicles. What are the most sought-after EVs out there or the ones that generate the most buzz? April 27, 2023

Podcast: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Subaru Solterra (and Toyota BZ4X, and Lexus RZ!)

There's a lot of buzz around the 2023 Subaru Solterra . It's the first large-scale production vehicles for the manufacturer, and it sits on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ . LP and Gab are spicing things up for this 10th episode of The Car …March 25, 2023

2023 Lexus RZ 450e Priced From $64,950 in Canada

Lexus has announced pricing and equipment details for its first fully electric vehicle in Canada, the 2023 RZ 450e , which goes on sale later this winter. The all-new crossover shares its platform and many components with the Toyota bZ4X , but offers standard AWD and obviously more power and …January 19, 2023

Toyota, Lexus Extend Connected Services Trials to 10 Years

Connected services in cars and via mobile apps are rapidly spreading across the auto industry. Many customers love them—until the free trials end and they have to start paying monthly fees to keep using these services. Good news if you plan to buy a new Toyota or Lexus : the …September 30, 2022

2023 Lexus RZ 450e Ushers in Lexus’ Electric Era

Lexus has officially unveiled its first global electric vehicle. The RZ 450e will go on sale in Canada toward the end of 2022 as a 2023 model, and while pricing and equipment details have yet to be announced, there is plenty to say about this brand new model. First of …April 20, 2022

Lexus RZ Confirmed as Brand’s First Electric SUV for Canada

Sometime in 2022, Lexus will unveil its first all-electric SUV designed for global markets including North America. Inspired by the LF-Z Electrified concept, the vehicle will simply be called RZ. Look for a performance-oriented, coupe-style SUV that rides on a specially modified version of the e-TNGA electric vehicle platform, which …December 2, 2021

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