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Lexus TZ: Lexus embraces electric vehicles with the new electrified TZ model

Lexus is expanding its electrified offering for the 2027 model year with the all-new Lexus TZ, its first all-electric three-row all-wheel drive SUV.

Built on the TNGA platform, it is designed to combine driving pleasure with refined comfort, supporting a variety of lifestyles with the exceptional dynamics of a luxury SUV. It has two lithium-ion battery options - 76.96 kWh and 95.82 kWh - and uses an evolved DIRECT4 AWD system. An improved body structure ensures handling stability and a balanced ride, while the Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 (LSS+ 4.0) offers advanced safety and practicality.

Wheels are offered in 20- and 22-inch sizes, with tires balancing low rolling resistance with ride comfort and acoustic quietness. Together, the wheels and tires provide a more enjoyable driving experience.

The TZ concept redefines the three-row battery-electric vehicle (BEV) SUV by balancing interior comfort with the signature Lexus driving pleasure. A dedicated platform and open cabin design provide spaciousness and quietness, allowing all occupants to relax regardless of seating position. The vehicle combines the smooth ride quality of a BEV with engaging driving dynamics.

Engineers designed the cabin as a welcoming resting space with a low floor and long wheelbase that enhance comfort and quietness. A slim instrument panel, seats optimized for comfort in all three rows, captain’s chairs in the second row and a spacious panoramic roof create an open, inviting atmosphere for all occupants. To achieve exceptional quietness, Lexus used sound-absorbing materials, design elements that compensate for vibration frequencies and aerodynamic mirrors to minimize wind noise. The result is the quietest cabin of any Lexus SUV, with optimized sound directionality for natural conversation clarity throughout the space.

The seats are designed and engineered for comfort: the front seats balance style and support; the front and second-row seats offer ventilation and power recliners (a first for a Lexus SUV); the third-row seats provide sofa-like cushioning. Access to the third row is made easy with flat seat rails and a second-row entry button, allowing for smooth entry even with child seats installed.

The cargo area is spacious and flexible, with one-touch folding for the second and third rows. The doors feature a soft-close function for safe and quiet operation.

The latest-generation Lexus Interface multimedia system debuts in the TZ with sharp graphics, an intuitive user interface, improved computing power and AT&T 5G connectivity. New features include customizable home screen widgets, an enhanced “Hey Lexus” voice assistant, full-screen navigation on the digital instrument cluster, EV charging management features – including EV routing and EV range map – to support seamless electric driving, and more.

Lexus is advancing the development of safety technology with the ultimate goal of achieving “zero traffic accidents” in the future mobility society. Based on the belief that it is necessary to rapidly develop world-class advanced safety technologies and expand their adoption across more vehicles, the latest Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 (LSS+ 4.0) comes standard on the new TZ. Embodying the “Trust Standard” by providing advanced safety and convenience features designed to enhance every driving experience, this version introduces a more natural and human-like intervention. It reflects Lexus’ commitment to increasing the level of trust and safety experienced by Lexus drivers.

The Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection is designed to help detect vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists and provide an audible/visual warning of a forward collision under certain circumstances. If the driver does not respond, the system is designed to provide automatic emergency braking. PCS uses a camera and millimeter-wave radar for improved performance and reliability.

The Lexus TZ is expected to reach North American dealerships in late 2026, with Europe, Japan, China and other international markets following in early 2027. Detailed pricing and equipment structure will be announced later this year.

Lexus TZ Specifications:

▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 5,100/1,990/1,705/3,050 mm

▪ Kerb weight – 2,630 kg

▪ Boot volume – 290 liters

▪ Towing capacity – 1,500 kg

▪ Drivetrain – 2 electric motors

▪ Maximum power/torque front – 227 hp (167 kW)/269 Nm

▪ Maximum power/torque rear – 227 hp (167 kW)/269 Nm

▪ Maximum system power – 408 hp (300 kW)

▪ Transmission – Single-speed, four-wheel drive

▪ Battery capacity – 95.82 kWh

▪ Charging time 10-80% DC – 35 minutes at 150 kW

▪ 0-100 km/h – 5.4 seconds

▪ Range 530 km combined

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