2027 Lexus TZ Price and Specs: Six-Seat Electric Flagship Confirmed for Australia

Lexus Australia has confirmed it will introduce its largest electric vehicle to date, the 2027 Lexus TZ, with local showroom arrivals scheduled for 2027. The six-seat, three-row luxury SUV will sit above the mid-size RZ in the brand's electric portfolio and directly target the incoming Volvo EX90 and Cadillac Vistiq.

Unlike the dedicated e-TNGA architecture underpinning the RZ, the TZ utilizes a modified version of the GA-K platform currently shared with the petrol-hybrid RX and NX SUVs, as well as the new ES sedan. While it serves as the luxury sibling to the US-built Toyota Highlander EV and Subaru Getaway, the TZ will be manufactured in Japan, enabling right-hand-drive production for the Australian market.  

Powertrain, Battery, and Range Configurations

In the United States, the TZ is offered with a choice of two lithium-ion battery capacities: a standard 76.96kWh pack or an extended-range 95.82kWh unit. The smaller battery provides an estimated 407km of range under the strict US EPA testing cycle, while the larger pack extends the EPA range to between 449km and 507km depending on the specification.

The TZ utilizes a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain featuring the brand's DIRECT4 torque distribution system. It delivers a combined system output of 230kW and 445Nm of torque, yielding a 0–96km/h (0–60mph) acceleration time of 6.2 to 6.5 seconds. Notably, this output is lower than its Toyota (252kW) and Subaru (313kW) platform siblings.

To enhance passenger ride quality, the TZ introduces a unique 'Rear Comfort' drive mode that coordinates drive force distribution, brake optimization, and an optional four-wheel dynamic rear steering system to minimize pitching and lateral motion. Additionally, the TZ incorporates synthetic powertrain acoustics, offering a setting that emulates the naturally aspirated V10 engine note from the Lexus LFA supercar.

Powertrain and Dimension Specifications

Cabin Architecture and Feature Overview

Inside, the six-seat cabin is designed around a three-row configuration. The front seats and the second-row captain's chairs feature ventilation and power-adjustable ottomans—a first for a Lexus SUV. The third-row seating offers optional heating, while a removable two-tier tray system serves as the second-row centre console to facilitate walk-through access.

Technology inclusions are headlined by a 14-inch central touchscreen with customizable widgets, wireless smartphone mirroring, embedded Spotify integration, and an upgraded voice assistant. The driver receives a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster capable of displaying maps. A 12-speaker audio system is standard, with a 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround-sound system available on higher grades.

The interior integrates several sustainable materials, including bio-based UltraSuede upholstery, recycled aluminium elements, and forged interior surfaces crafted from Shikoku bamboo. The standard active safety suite incorporates adaptive cruise control with lane-centring, emergency steer assist, junction assist, lane-change assist, and rear pedestrian detection.

2027 Lexus TZ Australian Pricing

Lexus Australia has not yet released official local pricing or specific trim line-ups for the 2027 TZ. However, given the mid-size Lexus RZ recently underwent a price reduction to start from $84,500 before on-road costs, the larger, three-row TZ is expected to be priced above $100,000. This will position it competitively against its primary rivals; the Volvo EX90 opens at $106,990, while the Cadillac Vistiq is priced from $116,000 before on-road costs. Local launch timing and finalized specifications will be communicated closer to its 2027 arrival.