This is our in-depth review of the 2026 updated Lexus RZ as Lexus RZ 550e F-Sport. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.
00:00 Steer-by-wire vs normal first test
00:50 First Lexus RZ F-Sport 550ea
02:00 FWD vs AWD
02:42 Battery upgrade
03:04 Steer-by-wire maneuver test
03:45 RZ Facelift updates
04:12 Luxury trim exterior
04:59 Interior quality F-Sport
07:10 Cockpit F-Sport
08:50 Sport seats and panoramic roof
10:43 Driver POV
12:01 Rear seats
13:04 Trunk / boot
14:13 Luxury trim interior comparison
15:42 Driving 550e F-Sport steer-by-wire
22:25 Acceleration 550e Direct4
22:59 Interactive Manual Drive
27:12 Normal steering comparison
32:03 Which one to pick? Pro and Con
33:56 Price
Data & facts:
Lexus RZ
Length 4,80 m 189“
18 or 20“ wheels
Better aerodynamics, efficiency and range increase
Suspension update and increased chassis stiffness
NVH improvements
Acoustic glass from executive trim
RZ 350e 224 hp FWD 7,5 s 0-100 km/h
RZ 500e 380 hp AWD 4,6 s 0-100 km/h, Steer by wire optional for 500e Luxury trim
RZ 550e F SPORT 408 hp AWD 4,4 s 0-100 km/h, exclusive F-Sport trim with stiffer suspension and further chassis rigidity measures, 20“ wheels standard, Yoke + steer by wire, manual M mode 8-spd shifting emulation, Neutrino Grey color
AWD: motors front/rear same each
Vmax 160 km/h 100 mph for FWD
Vmax 180 km/h 112 mph for AWD versions
Battery now 77 kWh gross (was 71,4 kWh gross) and 72 kWh net (was 66 kWh net), so 6 kWh net increase
AC charging now standard 22 kW, DC charging 150 kW
10-80 % in 30 Min, now also in cold temperatures
New pre-conditioning and route planning
Heat pump
14” infotainment
Microfibre lasercut door panels with 30 % plant-fibre
Tahara/NuLuxe (leatherette) seating or Ultrasuede in luxury and F-Sport
Steering wheel also high-grade leatherette
Panoramic roof with electrochrome dimming standard in Luxury and F-Sport
Other versions get panoramic roof without dimming
Base version fixed roof
Trunk / boot 520 l - 1.450 l
Price around 60.000 Euro - 80.000 Euro
Towing
350e & 500e 750 kg
550e 1500 kg
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