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Does the first-ever Lexus RZ F-Sport show the future of steering? 550e Steer-by-wire REVIEW

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This is our in-depth review of the 2026 updated Lexus RZ as Lexus RZ 550e F-Sport. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 Steer-by-wire vs normal first test 00:50 First Lexus RZ F-Sport 550ea 02:00 FWD vs AWD 02:42 Battery upgrade 03:04 Steer-by-wire maneuver test 03:45 RZ Facelift updates 04:12 Luxury trim exterior 04:59 Interior quality F-Sport 07:10 Cockpit F-Sport 08:50 Sport seats and panoramic roof 10:43 Driver POV 12:01 Rear seats 13:04 Trunk / boot 14:13 Luxury trim interior comparison 15:42 Driving 550e F-Sport steer-by-wire 22:25 Acceleration 550e Direct4 22:59 Interactive Manual Drive 27:12 Normal steering comparison 32:03 Which one to pick? Pro and Con 33:56 Price

Data & facts: Lexus RZ Length 4,80 m 189“ 18 or 20“ wheels Better aerodynamics, efficiency and range increase Suspension update and increased chassis stiffness NVH improvements Acoustic glass from executive trim

RZ 350e 224 hp FWD 7,5 s 0-100 km/h RZ 500e 380 hp AWD 4,6 s 0-100 km/h, Steer by wire optional for 500e Luxury trim RZ 550e F SPORT 408 hp AWD 4,4 s 0-100 km/h, exclusive F-Sport trim with stiffer suspension and further chassis rigidity measures, 20“ wheels standard, Yoke + steer by wire, manual M mode 8-spd shifting emulation, Neutrino Grey color

AWD: motors front/rear same each Vmax 160 km/h 100 mph for FWD Vmax 180 km/h 112 mph for AWD versions

Battery now 77 kWh gross (was 71,4 kWh gross) and 72 kWh net (was 66 kWh net), so 6 kWh net increase AC charging now standard 22 kW, DC charging 150 kW 10-80 % in 30 Min, now also in cold temperatures New pre-conditioning and route planning Heat pump

14” infotainment Microfibre lasercut door panels with 30 % plant-fibre Tahara/NuLuxe (leatherette) seating or Ultrasuede in luxury and F-Sport Steering wheel also high-grade leatherette Panoramic roof with electrochrome dimming standard in Luxury and F-Sport Other versions get panoramic roof without dimming Base version fixed roof

Trunk / boot 520 l - 1.450 l

Price around 60.000 Euro - 80.000 Euro

Towing 350e & 500e 750 kg 550e 1500 kg

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