The 2027 Lexus RZ will begin arriving at dealerships early next year, with prices starting at under $50,000.
๐ The Core Development
After introducing the updated RZ last year, the electric SUV has seen significantly more demand this year.
Toyotaโs luxury brand sold over 10,000 RZs through September, nearly double (+91%) the 5,340 it managed during the same period last year.
๐ Background & Sector Context
For the 2027 model year, the Lexus RZ will be available with three powertrains: 350e, 450e AWD, and 550e F Sport AWD.
The base 350e uses a 79.6 kWh battery and a 221-horsepower front motor, delivering up to 301 miles of electric range.
๐ Industry & Real-World Impact
Upgrading to the 450e AWD model costs an extra $3,500 and starts at $50,995. The AWD variant also uses the 79.6 kWh battery but adds a rear motor with Lexusโ DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive, delivering a combined 308 horsepower and 260 miles of range.
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๐ฎ Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
The top-spec Lexus RZ 550e AWD starts at $58,770. The AWD setup delivers a combined 402 horsepower, which Lexus said enables it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, the fastest of the lineup.
The F Sport variant is also the first to feature M Mode, an electronic system that replicates the feeling of an eight-speed manual transmission.
