Lexus Teases New Three-Row Electric SUV Ahead of Reveal

Overview

• Lexus released a shadowy teaser and confirmed an online debut this week for its first three-row electric SUV.
• The model is widely expected to be the Lexus TZ, a name hinted at by 2023 EUIPO filings for TZ 450e and TZ 550e.
• Spy testing in Europe, including laps at the Nürburgring, and the teaser silhouette point to Toyota’s modified TNGA-K architecture shared with the Highlander EV.
• Expected specs mirror the Highlander with front- or dual-motor all-wheel drive and 77 kWh or 95.8 kWh battery options, with estimated range near 287 to 320 miles based on the donor’s figures.
• Reports suggest an upscale cabin with six- or seven-seat layouts and familiar Toyota interfaces, while pricing is projected around $60,000 and market questions persist over right-hand-drive availability for places like Australia.