Lexus Goes Big on EVs: The All-New 2027 TZ Three-Row SUV
Lexus unveils the 2027 TZ, its first all-electric three-row SUV. Two battery options, up to 300 miles of range, 402 hp, and a Driving Lounge cabin pitched at family BEV buyers.
Lexus has officially unveiled the 2027 TZ, its first all-electric three-row SUV and a clear signal that the brand is finally going wide on its BEV strategy.
## What’s new
The TZ slots in as a battery-electric luxury alternative to the gas TX, built on Toyota’s TNGA platform and designed around Lexus’ “Driving Lounge” concept — quiet, plush, and smooth-riding. It’s a six-seat, all-wheel-drive SUV aimed squarely at families that want the third row without giving up the EV badge.
Key specs at a glance:
- Two battery options, roughly 80 kWh and 96 kWh
- Up to 300 miles of estimated range
- Up to 402 hp with standard Direct4 AWD
- Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, the latest version of the active safety suite
## Inside the cabin
The interior is where the TZ tries to earn its luxury price tag. A panoramic glass roof stretches from the front seats all the way to the third row, and the dash is inspired by a bamboo forest, with hidden vents and a 14-inch touchscreen running the show. Interior surfaces include Forged Bamboo sourced from Shikoku Island — a nod to Lexus’ sustainability angle.
Comfort upgrades include power calf supports for the first and second rows, a first for Lexus.
## Price and availability
The TZ is expected to go on sale by the end of 2026, with pricing speculated to start around $70,000. Final trim-by-trim numbers haven’t been confirmed.
## Bottom line
The TZ is Lexus’ most serious EV play to date — three rows, real range, and a cabin pitched squarely at buyers who’d otherwise be shopping a Rivian R1S or an EQS SUV. If the cabin polish lives up to the renders, this could be the EV that finally makes Lexus loyalists switch.