2027 Lexus TZ: First-Ever 3-Row Electric SUV With Up to 420 HP

Lexus has revealed the TZ, the brand's first-ever three-row, all-electric SUV, and its first EV built to genuinely compete as a family flagship rather than a compact crossover. Riding on a stretched, TNGA-derived electric platform, the TZ pairs a standard dual-motor DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive system with a choice of two lithium-ion battery packs, an EPA-estimated range of up to 300 miles, and a six-seat cabin Lexus calls its "Driving Lounge." The design language, which Lexus's chief engineer describes as "Provocative Simplicity," trades the brand's usual aggressive SUV styling for a calmer, more lounge-like presence. Pricing has not been announced, but Lexus has confirmed the TZ for three markets: Japan this winter, the United States by the end of 2026, and Europe in 2027. For buyers cross-shopping three-row luxury EVs like the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Hyundai Ioniq 9, or Kia EV9, the TZ is Lexus's first real answer.

Performance & Specs

The TZ launches with Lexus's DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive system standard on every grade — one motor on each axle, with electronic torque vectoring shifting power front to rear as conditions demand. Each of the two motors is rated at 268.6 Nm (198 lb-ft) of torque. Lexus's own press materials list slightly different peak outputs by region: U.S. materials cite up to 420 horsepower with a 5.1-second 0-60 mph time, while the brand's European newsroom lists an equivalent 300 kW (402 hp) system output and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time. That's a routine market-homologation difference rather than a spec error, and both figures come directly from Lexus's own regional press kits. Top speed has not been disclosed. The car photographed for Lexus's launch materials wears a "TZ 450e AWD" badge, the trim Lexus revealed first; a fuller grade lineup is expected alongside pricing later in 2026.

Powertrain	Dual-motor AWD BEV (DIRECT4)
Power	300 kW (402 hp) / up to 420 hp (US-spec)
Torque	268.6 Nm (198 lb-ft) per motor
0–60 mph	5.1 s (5.4 s 0–100 km/h, EU-spec)
Battery	76.96 kWh or 95.82 kWh
Range	Up to 300 mi (483 km) EPA-est.

POWERTRAIN TYPE	BEV (Battery Electric)
HORSEPOWER	Up to 420 hp (300 kW / 402 hp EU-spec)
ACCELERATION	5.1 sec 0–60 mph (5.4 sec 0–100 km/h EU-spec)
TOP SPEED	TBA — not yet disclosed
DRIVETRAIN	DIRECT4 AWD, dual motor (standard on all grades)
BATTERY	76.96 kWh or 95.82 kWh lithium-ion
ELECTRIC RANGE	Up to 300 mi (483 km) EPA-est.; up to 530 km (329 mi) WLTP

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	5,100 mm
Width	1,990 mm
Height	1,705 mm
Wheelbase	3,050 mm

At 5,100 mm long on a 3,050 mm wheelbase, the TZ is a genuinely full-size three-row SUV, and Lexus has committed to six seats only — standard second-row captain's chairs with no bench option, plus a third row Lexus describes as having "sofa-like cushioning." Cargo space behind the third row is rated at 13.8 cu ft (roughly 391 L), expanding to as much as 2,017 L with the second and third rows folded flat, per Lexus's European measurements. There is no front trunk; the space under the hood is occupied by service components rather than usable storage. Curb weight comes in at a substantial 2,630 kg (about 5,798 lb), reflecting the size of the battery pack and the vehicle's overall footprint. Wheels span from 20 to 22 inches depending on grade, with tire sizes of 255/55R20 or 255/45R22.

LENGTH	200.8 in (5,100 mm)
WIDTH	78.3 in (1,990 mm)
HEIGHT	67.1 in (1,705 mm)
WHEELBASE	120.1 in (3,050 mm)
CARGO VOLUME	13.8 cu ft / 391 L (seats up); up to 2,017 L (rows folded)
FRUNK	None

Charging & Battery

Every TZ uses a 2-in-1 NACS charge port that Lexus says is first-of-its-kind, combining AC home charging and DC fast charging into a single connector rather than separate ports. DC fast charging tops out at 150 kW, enough to take the battery from 10-80% in roughly 35 minutes at a compatible station, including Tesla Supercharger sites in North America. Buyers choose between a 76.96 kWh standard pack and a 95.82 kWh long-range pack, the latter tied to the TZ's headline 300-mile EPA estimate. European-spec cars carry a 22 kW three-phase onboard AC charger for faster home and public Level 2 charging; the equivalent U.S. onboard AC charger rating has not yet been published.

BATTERY	76.96 kWh or 95.82 kWh lithium-ion
AC CHARGING	22 kW three-phase (Europe); US rating TBA
DC FAST CHARGING	150 kW peak
DC 10-80% TIME	~35 min

Design & Interior

Lexus is calling the TZ's design philosophy "Provocative Simplicity" — a deliberate step back from the brand's sharper, more aggressive SUV styling toward cleaner surfacing and a calmer face, still anchored by Lexus's signature blocked-out spindle grille reinterpreted for an EV with no need for cooling intake. A full-width light bar spans the tailgate, and the roofline tapers gently over the third row rather than kicking up sharply, a cue toward the "Driving Lounge" concept Lexus keeps returning to in its own materials. Inside, the cabin leans on quietness as much as looks: Lexus says sound-absorbing materials and aerodynamic detailing make the TZ the quietest SUV the brand has built. The photographed interior shows a two-tone light gray and black cabin with quilted, perforated leather-trimmed seats, open-pore wood trim spanning the dashboard, a floating center console, and a large horizontal touchscreen bearing the Lexus wordmark. A 21-speaker audio system is available, and Lexus has added a distinctive touch borrowed from its LFA supercar: simulated gear-shift sound effects that play through the cabin speakers, plus six selectable ambient lighting themes.

Technology & Features

The TZ runs Lexus Interface, the brand's latest infotainment platform, with built-in 5G connectivity for over-the-air updates and connected services. Drivers get five levels of regenerative braking, adjustable via steering-wheel paddle shifters, letting one-pedal-style driving be dialed in rather than fixed. An optional Dynamic Rear Steering system turns the rear wheels up to 4 degrees, tightening the turning radius from 5.8 m down to 5.4 m for easier maneuvering in a vehicle this size — a genuinely useful feature on a 5.1-meter-long SUV. Traffic Jam Assist, part of the standard driver-assist suite, adds hands-free steering support at low speeds in congested traffic.

Safety & ADAS

Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 (LSS+ 4.0) is standard across the TZ lineup, Lexus's most comprehensive driver-assist suite to date. It bundles Intersection Turn Assist, which watches for cross-traffic and pedestrians when turning across oncoming lanes, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that can bring the TZ to a complete stop and resume, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and Lane Change Assist. Traffic Jam Assist builds on that base with hands-free steering support in slow-moving highway traffic, positioning the TZ's ADAS suite as L2+ rather than any form of hands-off highway autonomy.

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-60	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
TZ 450e AWD	420 hp	268.6 Nm per motor	5.1s	TBA	AWD	76.96 or 95.82 kWh	Up to 300 mi	—	$65,000 (est.)	Two battery sizes offered; full grade lineup and pricing due later in 2026

Pricing & Availability

Lexus has not released pricing for the TZ. The company says grade and pricing information will be announced later in 2026, closer to the car's on-sale date. What is confirmed is the rollout sequence: Japan gets the TZ first, this winter, followed by the United States at the end of 2026, and Europe in 2027. Given the TZ's size, standard AWD, and 95.82 kWh top battery, Consumer Reports projects a starting price in the $65,000-$75,000 range, well above the Lexus RZ's roughly $38,000 entry point — but that figure is explicitly labeled an estimate, not a Lexus-confirmed number, and should be treated as such until official pricing is announced.

How It Compares

Against the NIO ES9, a similarly sized three-row BEV SUV, the TZ's up-to-420-hp output trails the ES9's 650 hp by a wide margin, though Lexus is clearly not chasing a performance halo here — refinement and quietness are the TZ's stated priorities instead. The VOYAH Taishan sits closer in spirit: a similarly positioned six/seven-seat premium BEV SUV with 650 km of range and a $59,026 price point that gives a rough sense of where a fully-equipped TZ might eventually land once pricing is announced. The AITO M9 EREV 6-Seater is a useful contrast rather than a direct rival — its gasoline-backed range extender pushes combined range past 1,300 km, something no pure BEV can match, illustrating the real trade-off TZ buyers are choosing when they pick a Lexus badge and a battery-only powertrain over China's EREV playbook.