Lexus's First EV Has Fake Shifts With a synthesized powertrain that sounds like a porpoise, Lexus borrows from Hyundai's playlist by adding analog thrills to an EV's anodyne driving experience. By Kyle Kinard Technology - May 22 2025
Toyota's Simulated Gearbox Is Coming to America The 2026 Lexus RZ gets a new drivetrain and a "virtual manual gear shift system" that simulates a paddle-shifted transmission. By Brian Silvestro Official - May 20 2025
Lexus Picks a Boring Crossover to Debut Its Simulated Gearbox Mid-cycle updates for the RZ and its sibling, the Toyota bZ4X, debuted in Europe. But we should see them offered in the US eventually. By Christopher Smith Official - Mar 11 2025
The Lexus RZ Just Got a Five-Figure Price Cut A new entry-level trim costs a whopping $11,200 less than last year's base model RZ. By Christopher Smith Official - Nov 18 2024
2023 Lexus RZ Review: Lovely But Lacking The RZ has a handsome cabin, but with only 220 miles of range, it falls behind Audi and Volvo. By Jeff Perez New Car Reviews - Jul 18 2023
2023 Lexus RZ 450e First Drive Review: Short On Range, Long On Comfort The RZ is smooth and polished, but will anyone be able to forgive the 220-mile range of Lexus’ first EV? By Brett T. Evans First Drives - Mar 13 2023
2023 Lexus RZ 450e Prototype First Drive: This Yoke Is No Joke A trip to Spain, a few laps around a track, and feedback from Lexus engineers give us an early glimpse of the upcoming EV SUV. By Tom Moloughney First Drives - May 2 2022
Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #49: Rolls-Royce Spectre, Lexus RZ, Land Rover Defender 130, Aston Martin DB12 The Lexus RZ and Rolls Spectre are two very, very different EVs. Plus, we have Defender 130 three-row SUV, and the DB12 grand tourer. By Chris Bruce Podcast - Jul 6 2023
NY Auto Show Debuts, An Off-Road Drag Race: RAC #68 Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma and Managing Editor Brandon Turkus join us as guests. By Chris Bruce Podcast - Apr 22 2022
