The 2026 Lexus RZ Costs Too Much To Ignore Its Biggest Flaw

For the longest time, Lexus — and parent company Toyota — have rode in business class aboard the hybrid train. For the luxury brand, that began with the 2005 RX 400h, and continues today with examples like the UX Hybrid, the LX 700h, and the ES Hybrid. The automaker has only slowly made progress since then, with the introductions of the RZ for the 2023 model year, and the ES Electric for the 2026 model year. To determine this and more, Lexus sent my way a 2026 RZ in its hottest form, the RZ 550e F Sport AWD, dressed in an aptly named shade of gray called "Wind." We certainly had thoughts back when we first reviewed the RZ in 2023.