Lexus will bring just nine examples of its most powerful production EV to Australia, with the new RZ 600e F Sport Performance arriving in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Sitting above the recently introduced RZ 550e F Sport, the limited-production flagship develops 313kW from its dual-motor electric powertrain and DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive system. It uses the same 77kWh lithium-ion battery, and 167kW electric motors at the front and rear as the RZ 550e, but revised powertrain calibration increases maximum combined output by 13kW.
The result is a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.4 seconds, while WLTP driving range is rated at up to 420km.
Lexus has made more substantial changes underneath. The F Sport Performance sits 20mm lower than other RZ variants and receives unique spring rates and additional performance dampers at both ends. Braking is also upgraded with 400mm ventilated front discs and six-piston fixed calipers, matched with 317mm ventilated rear discs.
It rides on 21-inch matte black Enkei alloy wheels with staggered 255/40 front and 295/35 rear tyres. A collection of unique carbon fibre aerodynamic components includes a front lip, vented bonnet treatment, rear diffuser and spoiler, along with revised bumper, wheel arch and side mouldings.
Australian cars will be offered in Neutrino Grey two-tone as standard, while an exclusive Hakugin matte white two-tone finish adds $5000.
Inside, the RZ 600e features bolstered sports seats and extensive Ultrasuede trim, along with the yoke-style steering wheel and steer-by-wire system also offered on the RZ 550e F Sport.
Paddles on the steering wheel operate Lexus Interactive Manual Drive, which provides eight simulated gears accompanied by artificial engine sounds and a corresponding tachometer display.
Other standard equipment includes heated and ventilated front seats, heated outer rear seats, a 14-inch touch-screen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging and a 13-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
Fewer than 200 examples of the RZ 600e F Sport Performance will be produced globally, with Australia’s nine-car allocation distributed through eight selected Lexus dealerships. See below for the lineup starting prices (excluding on-road costs):
RZ 600e F Sport Performance: $135,000
RZ 550e F Sport: $104,920
RZ 500e Sports Luxury: $91,000
RZ 500e Luxury: $84,500
Hakugin Paint option (F Sport Performance only): $5000
