Lexus added more range and power to its RZ electric crossover.

Lexus struggles with the EV market and added simulated manual gear shifting; they’ve really “body-slammed'' the electric vehicle market with the new RZ EV. Customers will now be able to relive the experience of manual combustion vehicles with the “Interactive Manual Drive,

Lexus will sell the new RZ in RZ 350e, RZ 500e, and RZ 550e F Sport models in Europe. The brand has yet to announce specifications for the refreshed US model. Simulated gears and synthetic ‘engine’ sounds have also been added to the RZ.

The updated Lexus RZ adds a new 550e F Sport variant, more battery capacity, and a revamped drive system. It also adds simulated shifting technology, a new immersive sound system, and a second generation of its steer-by-wire system.

Lexus has unveiled the updated 2026 RZ, featuring new performance variants, a steer-by-wire system, and simulated gear shifts for added driver engagement.While full North American specifications are still pending,