On 12 November 2026, Lexus began sales of a partially updated version of its BEV-only RZ model. The newly developed engine sound has been adopted in SPORT mode, while the RZ550e F SPORT lineup and exterior color options have also been expanded.
On 12 November, Lexus began selling a partially updated version of the BEV-only RZ model through Lexus dealerships nationwide. Building on the model's evolution to date, the update further improves the balance between driving performance and charging performance while maintaining the RZ's position at the core of the brand's BEV lineup. The RZ is a BEV-only model introduced in 2023. In 2025, it underwent platform improvements and a review of its all-wheel-drive system, and gained advanced technologies including IMD.
The main highlight of this update is the adoption of a newly developed engine sound. The Interactive Manual Drive engine sound has been added to SPORT mode on the RZ550e. Although the RZ is a BEV, the feature adds dynamic acoustic effects linked to the driving force, with the aim of tying the driving experience more closely to the act of driving. Black and Neutrino Gray have been added as new exterior color options for the RZ550e F SPORT.
The update is positioned as part of the model's ongoing evolution, incorporating improvements in driving performance, range and charging performance. The expanded RZ550e F SPORT sports-grade lineup and further advances in IMD-related technologies point to a direction focused on deepening the Lexus-specific value of driving. Attention will focus on how the driving experience changes going forward.