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Back to Podcast EpisodesThe Hottest Lexus RZ Just Got Even Hotter With the RZ 600e F Sport Performance
A Louder Take on a Quiet Seller
The Lexus RZ has always flown under the radar. With just 5,339 units sold in the US as of September 2025, it’s nowhere near the brand’s hybrid offerings. But Lexus isn’t giving up on its first dedicated BEV just yet – instead, it’s dialing up the personality.
Enter the new flagship: the RZ 600e F Sport Performance. This one sits above the RZ 550e F Sport and doesn’t shy away from making a statement. Lowered stance, oversized wheels, carbon aero bits, and paint options that look more at home at a tuner meet than a school run – Lexus clearly wants this SUV to stand out. If there’s one thing the electric family SUV crowd could use, it’s a little more drama.
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More Power, More Aero
The RZ 550e F Sport already packs 402 horsepower, so it’s no slouch. But the new 600e F Sport Performance bumps that up to 420 hp, thanks to a dual-motor AWD setup. That’s enough to push this 4,700-pound SUV from zero to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds. It won’t outrun a supercar, but for a family hauler with real cargo space, it’s quick – and half a second faster than the 550e.
The upgrades go beyond the motors. Ride height is lowered by roughly 0.8 inches, while a collection of carbon-fiber add-ons claims to generate meaningful downforce. That includes a carbon roof, front and rear turning vanes, a carbon hood bulge, and not one but two rear wings. Huge 21-inch Enkei wheels fill the arches, hiding large brake rotors and six-piston front calipers.
Lexus is still tweaking its steer-by-wire system, now matched with a yoke-style steering wheel. It even brought in air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya and racing driver Masahiro Sasaki for input. Still, let’s keep things in perspective: this is a battery-powered SUV, but it’s one that’s finally taking performance a bit more seriously.
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Not Yet Confirmed for America
Inside, the RZ 600e F Sport Performance keeps things simple: black cabin, blue stitching, and Ultrasuede trim. The sport seats use integrated foam molding for extra support, but Lexus promises you won’t lose out on comfort for daily drives. Range is pegged at about 326 miles on the more forgiving WLTC cycle, thanks to a larger 76.9-kWh battery. That’s a step up from the 550e, so expect more miles between charges.
Pricing in Japan starts at around $58,000 for the black-and-gray version, with a small bump for the black-and-Hakugin II finish. Sales kick off in Japan on March 2, 2026. No US launch confirmed yet, but don’t be surprised if this eventually takes over from the 550e F Sport.
If the design looks familiar, it should. This version is a close follow-u
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