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2026 Lexus RZ: Luxury EV gets steering yoke, more power

The Lexus RZ now features mid-life updates, including extra driving range, more power, and a new aircraft-style steering yoke.
The RZ500e variant now produces 280kW, completing the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds, reducing time by seven-tenths compared to its predecessor.
Lexus has replaced the traditional steering wheel with a yoke and introduced a steer-by-wire system inside the cabin, confirming the absence of physical connections between the steering wheel and the rack.

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abc

Lexus RZ : new, wider range, with more efficient motorizations

The new Lexus RZ was presented this Wednesday in Brussels (Belgium), offering a wider range, with new motorizations: more efficient and more dynamic performance thinking of the driver.This luxury electric crossover incorporates a whole series of new features that bring the experience to the wheel to higher levels, with the introduction of innovative technologies that develop more power, greater control and greater involvement of the driver.These…

2 days ago·Spain

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Electrek

Lexus RZ levels up with more range, power, and it's even getting its first 'F Sport' trim

Lexus just upgraded its electric SUV in nearly every way possible. The 2026 Lexus RZ now has more driving range...

2 days ago

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The West Australian

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2026 Lexus RZ: Luxury EV gets steering yoke, more power

Lexus has a new flagship electric vehicle, with updates to the RZ bringing a new F Sport variant fitted with a steering yoke. It's due here this year.

3 days ago·Australia

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Inside EVs

The Lexus RZ Just Got Far More Interesting With 8-Speed Shifts, Yoke Steering

The Lexus RZ hits the gym, adds up to 408 horsepower and becomes a rolling lab for future Toyota EV tech—including steer-by-wire.

3 days ago

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whichcar.com.au

2025 Lexus RZ: More power and a fun-focused manual mode

Lexus updates its RZ EV line-up with increased power and range, focusing on performance and efficiency

2 days ago

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Paul Tan's Automotive News

2025 Lexus RZ debuts – new 550e F Sport, steer-by-wire, simulated manual shifts; up to 575 km EV range

In addition to the new Toyota C-HR+ and bZ4X, the updated Lexus RZ has also made its debut in Europe ahead of a market launch in the autumn. First revealed back in 2022, the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) gains revised powertrains as well as two innovative technologies. Starting with powertrains, the previous RZ 300e and RZ 450e variants are no more. In their place are the RZ 350e, RZ 500e and a new RZ 550e F Sport, the last of which is the…

3 days ago

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