2027 Lexus TZ Spotted in Toronto — SkimNews
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- 2027 Lexus TZ was spotted driving in Toronto while filming a commercial, marking its first public appearance ahead of a late 2026 or early 2027 on-sale date.
- Built on the same platform as the upcoming Toyota Highlander BEV, the TZ offers two battery packs — 76.96 kWh and 95.82 kWh — with a claimed range of up to 300 miles.
- Every TZ comes standard with an evolved DIRECT4 dual-motor AWD delivering 420 horsepower combined, 3,500 lbs of towing capacity, and five drive modes including a dedicated 'rear comfort' setting.
- Lexus claims the TZ has the quietest cabin of any of its SUVs, pairing active noise control with dynamic rear steering, a reinforced body, and an updated Interface system featuring a 'Hey Lexus' voice assistant and EV-specific routing.
- The TZ charges at up to 150 kW — taking a 10–80% top-up in about 35 minutes — and ships with a NACS port for direct Tesla Supercharger access.
- At 200.8 inches long on a 120.1-inch wheelbase, the TZ sits in the same size class as the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Volvo EX90, with pricing expected to start in the mid-$60,000 range.
- The top comment on the article panned the 150 kW charging ceiling as inadequate for a 95.82 kWh pack, calling it an uncompelling spec for a high-end Lexus — especially on long road trips.
Why it matters: Lexus is entering the crowded three-row electric SUV segment where it will be sized and priced against the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Volvo EX90, but its 150 kW charging ceiling — notably below class leaders — has already drawn early skepticism from buyers who care about road-trip turnaround times.
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