2026 Lexus RZ
Starting MSRP
$46,000
to $57,000
About the 2026 Lexus RZ
The 2026 Lexus RZ positions itself in the electric crossover segment with a focused specification set across six available trims, ranging in price from $46,000 to $57,000. The entry-level configuration delivers 221 horsepower and 198 lb-ft of torque utilizing a front-wheel-drive architecture with a direct-drive transmission. Dimensions are competitive, measuring 189.2 inches in length and 112.2 inches in wheelbase, contributing to an adequate 34.1 cubic feet of usable cargo space behind the rear seats. The RZ prioritizes passenger comfort with 42.1 inches of front legroom and 37.5 inches in the rear, suggesting a viable option for five occupants while retaining a manageable exterior footprint for urban navigation.
Key Highlights
Competitive Sizing
The 189.2-inch length and 112.2-inch wheelbase provide a substantial 34.1 cu ft of cargo capacity for a five-passenger electric crossover.
$46,000 Entry Price
The base 350e 4dr SUV starts at $46,000, establishing an accessible entry point into the premium electric crossover segment.
RWD Power Output
The FWD configuration generates 221 hp and 198 lb-ft of torque routed through a 1-speed direct drive system.
Ample Front Comfort
Front occupants benefit from 42.1 inches of legroom, maximizing comfort for the driver and front passenger across the RZ's six trims.
Best For
Urban Professionals
- Its 74.6-inch width allows for maneuvering in tighter city environments while maintaining a 112.2-inch wheelbase for stable cruising.
Value-Conscious EV Buyers
- With a starting price of $46,000 and six distinct trims, the 2026 Lexus RZ offers tiered entry into the premium electric vehicle ownership experience.
Small Families Needing Utility
- The crossover format provides 34.1 cubic feet of cargo volume alongside 37.5 inches of dedicated rear legroom for passengers.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350e 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $46,000 | front wheel drive | 221 hp | - |
| 350e Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $48,200 | front wheel drive | 221 hp | - |
| 450e 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | $49,500 | all wheel drive | 308 hp | - |
| 450e Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | $57,000 | all wheel drive | 308 hp | - |
| 450e Premium 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | $51,700 | all wheel drive | 308 hp | - |
| 550e F SPORT 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | $57,000 | all wheel drive | 402 hp | - |
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Features Comparison
Feature
350e 4dr SUV (electric DD)
350e Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
450e 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
450e Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
450e Premium 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
550e F SPORT 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
| Feature | 350e 4dr SUV (electric DD) | 350e Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD) | 450e 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | 450e Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | 450e Premium 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | 550e F SPORT 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (29 features) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (3 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 221 hp | 308 hp | 308 hp | 308 hp | 402 hp |
| Torque | 198 lb-ft | 198 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| Drive Train (2 features) | ||||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Fuel (8 features) | ||||||
| Battery Capacity | 74.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh | 74.7 kWh | 77.0 kWh |
| Charging Time (240V) | — | — | 11.0 hr. | 10.0 hr. | 10.0 hr. | — |
| DC Fast Charging Port Type | NACS | NACS | NACS | NACS | NACS | NACS |
| EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe) | — | — | 115/98 MPGe | 102/87 MPGe | 115/98 MPGe | — |
| EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe) | — | — | 107 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 107 MPGe | — |
| EPA Electric Driving Range | — | — | 220 mi. | 196 mi. | 220 mi. | — |
| EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi) | — | — | 31 | 36 | 31 | — |
| Fuel Type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Warranty (6 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ 10000 mi. | 1 yr./ 10000 mi. | 1 yr./ 10000 mi. | 1 yr./ 10000 mi. | 1 yr./ 10000 mi. | 1 yr./ 10000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. | 6 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. | 6 yr./ 70000 mi. |
| EV Battery Warranty | 10 yr./ 150000 mi. | 10 yr./ 150000 mi. | 10 yr./ 150000 mi. | 10 yr./ 150000 mi. | 10 yr./ 150000 mi. | 10 yr./ 150000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (25 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||||
| Automatic Parking Assist | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | — | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | ||||||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Push Button Start | ||||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | ||||||
| In Car Entertainment (12 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 14.0 in | 14.0 in | 14.0 in | 14.0 in | 14.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | Mark Levinson | — | — |
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Stereo Power | — | — | — | 1800W | — | — |
| Surround Audio | — | — | — | Discrete | — | — |
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Moonroof Type | — | 1st Row Fixed Electrochromatic Glass | — | 1st Row Fixed Electrochromatic Glass | 1st Row Fixed Electrochromatic Glass | 1st Row Fixed Electrochromatic Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors | ||||||
| Frontseats (18 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | ||||||
| Front Head Room | 38.6 in. | 39.9 in. | 38.6 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | — | |||||
| Front Seat Type: Sport | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | ||||||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | ||||
| Seat Material: Sueded Microfiber | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rearseats (7 features) | ||||||
| Folding Center Armrest | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Head Room | 38.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.8 in. | 51.8 in. | 51.8 in. | 51.8 in. | 51.8 in. | 51.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.3 in. | 54.3 in. | 54.3 in. | 54.3 in. | 54.3 in. | 54.3 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (8 features) | ||||||
| Painted Alloy Wheels | — | |||||
| Polished Alloy Wheels | — | |||||
| Tire Size | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 | 255/55R18 | 255/45R20 | 255/55R18 | 255/45R20 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Cover Type | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Diameter | — | — | — | — | — | 20 in. |
| Wheel Material | — | — | — | — | — | Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 20 x 9.5 in. | 18 x 8.0 in | — |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (4 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | ||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (13 features) | ||||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 7.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Angle of Approach | 15.0 degrees | 15.0 degrees | 15.0 degrees | 15.0 degrees | 15.0 degrees | 15.0 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 24.0 degrees | 24.0 degrees | 23.0 degrees | 23.0 degrees | 23.0 degrees | 23.0 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 34.1 cu.ft. | 34.9 cu.ft. | 34.1 cu.ft. | 34.9 cu.ft. | 34.9 cu.ft. | 34.9 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Curb Weight | 4277 lbs. | 4277 lbs. | 4750 lbs. | 4750 lbs. | 4750 lbs. | 5000 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5555 lbs. | 5555 lbs. | 5820 lbs. | 5820 lbs. | 5820 lbs. | 5820 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. |
| Height | 64.4 in. | 64.4 in. | 64.4 in. | 64.4 in. | 64.4 in. | 64.4 in. |
| Length | 189.2 in. | 189.2 in. | 189.2 in. | 189.2 in. | 189.2 in. | 189.2 in. |
| Turning Circle | 36.8 ft. | 36.8 ft. | 36.8 ft. | 36.8 ft. | 36.8 ft. | 36.8 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.6 in. | 74.6 in. | 74.6 in. | 74.6 in. | 74.6 in. | 74.6 in. |
| Telematics (4 features) | ||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary powertrain difference between the lower and higher trims of the 2026 Lexus RZ?
The base 350e trims are rated at 221 horsepower and utilize front-wheel drive, whereas the 450e trims specify All-Wheel Drive (AWD) capability, suggesting a potentially higher output.
How much cargo space does the 2026 Lexus RZ offer with all seats in use?
The 2026 Lexus RZ features 34.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity available behind the rear bench.
What is the minimum and maximum MSRP for the 2026 Lexus RZ lineup?
The price range for the six available trims of the 2026 Lexus RZ spans from a low of $46,000 for the base model to a high of $57,000 for the top-tier option.
Does the 2026 Lexus RZ offer traditional gear shifting?
No, all 2026 Lexus RZ models utilize an electric motor paired exclusively with a 1-speed direct drive transmission.
How does the wheelbase length impact the ride quality of the 2026 Lexus RZ?
The 112.2-inch wheelbase provides structural length which generally contributes to ride stability, especially when paired with the 64.4-inch vehicle height.
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