Wait, where did the 2027 Lexuz TZ 450e’s power go? (It’s there, but there is a catch)
As Lexus updates its full-line specs and pricing for the 2027 model year, we have some more specific information on the all-electric, three-row TZ 450e. Lexus first announced the TZ’s arrival with the updated ES sedan’s launch back in May, though things have been a little topsy-turvy since then, to say the least. The TZ wil arrive later this year, unlike the Toyota Highlander and Subaru Getaway which are both delayed into 2027, while the specs aren’t quite what we initially expected.
The 2027 Lexus TZ 450e will start off at $64,050 for the entry-level Premium trim, with a 77-kWh onboard battery pack. That will get you around 253 miles of driving range, according to Lexus’ specs, as well as a dual-motor configuration with 308 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque. The automaker initially noted a much more substantial 402-horsepower setup…but hang onto that for a moment, and we’ll get to why it’s different here.
Just above the Premium, there’s the option for the Premium Touring, which starts at $72,050. This one offers up the same power output, but will swap the smaller-capacity battery for a 96-kWh unit when this particular trim arrives early next year. You still get the base 308-horsepower, but the mid-range version also features dynamic rear steering, as well as a special rear comfort drive mode. Thanks to the bigger battery, Lexus says you get 315 miles of potential driving range with the Premium Touring.
At the top of the range, the 2027 Lexus TZ 450e Luxury commands a $80,550 price tag. You get larger wheels, which actually drops the range all the way down to 279 miles, so that is something to consider when shopping the different versions. Unlike the other two, the Luxury is also the only model that can get up to 402 horsepower, if you buy a “Performance Upgrade”, so Lexus appears to be taking the Tesla route with their power approach.
All versions of the TZ come with an 11-kW onboard AC charger, though an upgrade to 19-kW will be available. On the DC fast-charging side, Lexus says its three-row SUV can charge at up to 150 kW, which is good for charging up in about 28-35 minutes, depending on the battery size.
When it hits showrooms, the Lexus TZ will need to compete against both mainstream offerings like the relatively popular Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, as well as higher-end offerings like the Rivian R1S, Cadillac Vistiq and Volvo EX90. The latter do pack significantly higher price tags, but they also promise much more power (at least on some versions).
