The Lexus TZ is the brand's first all-electric three-row SUV, underpinned by a revised TNGA platform and sharing its foundations with an all-electric Toyota sibling.
Offered exclusively in dual-motor AWD form, the TZ delivers up to 402 bhp, a 530 km claimed range, and a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of just 5.4 seconds.
The Lexus TZ has officially arrived, and it carries with it the weight of being the brand's very first all-electric three-row SUV.
Inspired by the Driving Lounge concept, the TZ is built atop a revised TNGA platform, sharing its mechanical foundations with the all-electric Toyota Highlander. Lexus has put in the effort to give the TZ a clear, premium identity of its own.
Bold Proportions and a Distinctive Exterior Presence
The TZ is a sizeable machine. It stretches 5.1 metres in length, spans 1.98 metres in width, and stands 1.7 metres tall, all supported by an imposing 3,050 mm wheelbase.
Up front, a modern closed-off spindle body shape grille sets the tone immediately, paired with C-shaped LED headlamps and LED daytime running lights that sit high on the fascia for a forward-leaning look. The bonnet features pronounced power bulges, while flush door handles contribute to a sleek, wind-cheating body.
Aerodynamic alloy wheels measuring up to 22 inches fill circular wheel arches nicely, and the protruding haunches give the TZ a planted, muscular stance. Around the back, full-width connected LED taillights and illuminated LEXUS lettering round things off with signature flair.
Customers will have 11 exterior colour options to choose from, alongside up to three interior colour combinations.
An Interior Built Around Comfort and Refinement
A Cabin That Goes Above and Beyond
The interior of the TZ is where it truly distances itself from its Toyota counterpart. Depending on the market, the dashboard features either a single or a twin-screen infotainment setup, sitting alongside a TFT instrument cluster. Forged Bamboo trims lend the cabin a sense of warmth and craftsmanship that is hard to miss.
Below the screens, a row of digital capacitive switches handles climate and secondary functions, and the centre console is thoughtfully laid out with multiple cup holders, a gear selector, wireless charging pad, and a parking brake.
First and second-row seats are fitted with ventilation and powered ottomans, ensuring long journeys remain genuinely comfortable. The second and third-row seats fold electrically, unlocking a maximum boot volume of 2,017 litres, dropping to a still-useful 290 litres with all seats in position.
Lexus also claims the TZ features the world's longest sliding panoramic roof, complemented by a 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system and three-zone climate control.
Powertrain Figures That Make a Convincing Case
The TZ comes exclusively with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, available in two battery configurations. The smaller unit measures 76.96 kWh, while the larger option steps up to 95.8 kWh, returning a claimed range of up to 530 kilometres.
The higher-spec variant produces 402 bhp and dispatches the 0 to 100 km/h run in 5.4 seconds. On the charging front, the TZ supports up to 150 kW fast charging, taking the battery from zero to 80 per cent state of charge in a claimed 35 minutes.
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