The 2027 Lexus TZ: Lexus Is Finally Bringing a Three Row Electric SUV, and It’s Aiming Straight at the Luxury Crowd

For a while now, luxury buyers who wanted a spacious three row electric SUV have had a growing list of choices, from the Rivian R1S to the Volvo EX90 to the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. Conspicuously absent from that list was Lexus, a brand that practically defined the luxury three row SUV with vehicles like the TX. That’s about to change. The all new Lexus TZ is coming, and it’s the brand’s first purely electric three row SUV, built specifically to pamper passengers in a way that its mainstream rivals can’t quite match. For anyone who wants Lexus luxury in an electric family hauler, it’s been worth the wait.

The TZ is Lexus’s new three row, all electric, all wheel drive SUV, sold as a 2027 model. Lexus lists the TZ 450e Premium as available in late 2026, with the Premium Touring and Luxury grades arriving in early 2027. It shares its mechanical foundations with the Toyota Highlander electric SUV, but Lexus has tuned the TZ to deliver the kind of upscale, refined experience its badge demands. It’s the brand’s third EV, joining the two row RZ SUV and the electric ES sedan.

Built to Pamper

The heart of the TZ’s appeal is its focus on luxury and passenger comfort, which Lexus has leaned into hard. The brand describes the TZ with a Driving Lounge concept, the idea being to balance lounge like comfort with the driving enjoyment Lexus wants to be known for. The dedicated approach to the cabin promises real spaciousness and quietness, with Lexus USA calling the TZ’s cabin the quietest of any Lexus SUV, which is a bold statement for a brand that already prizes hush.

The TZ is expected to carve out its niche among three row SUVs precisely by out pampering the mainstream competition. Available features are expected to skew heavily toward passenger comfort, with things like ventilated seats with power ottomans, upscale interior trim, and noise damping sophistication pushing the TZ well beyond the comfort levels the mainstream brands offer. This is the classic Lexus strategy, taking a practical family vehicle and elevating it with a level of refinement and pampering that justifies the premium. For families who want their three row electric SUV to feel like a luxury product, that’s a compelling promise.

The Numbers

Lexus has now published prices and final figures for the TZ. There are two batteries. The TZ 450e Premium uses a 76.96 kilowatt hour pack, and Lexus estimates its range at 253 miles. The Premium Touring and Luxury use a 95.82 kilowatt hour pack, with estimates of 315 miles for the Premium Touring and 279 miles for the Luxury. These are Lexus’s own estimates, not EPA ratings.

Every TZ comes with Lexus’s DIRECT4 all wheel drive and seating for six. Total system output is 308 horsepower on all three grades, well below the figure of about 402 horsepower that earlier specifications pointed to. That higher number now belongs to a Performance Upgrade for the Luxury grade. Lexus says the upgrade is installed by the dealer, raises output to 402 horsepower, brings the 0 to 60 mph time to 5.2 seconds, and arrives in 2027. The TZ charges through a built in NACS port, and Dynamic Rear Steering is available.

Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 is standard on every TZ, along with a 14 inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For a family vehicle, standard safety technology across the lineup is a meaningful selling point.

The Considerations

Pricing is now official. Lexus lists the TZ 450e Premium from $64,050, the Premium Touring from $72,050, and the Luxury from $80,550. That positions the TZ as a luxury offering, well above a mainstream three row rival like the Kia EV9, which started at $54,900 for 2025.

Two specification choices stand out. The TZ uses a 400 volt electrical architecture rather than the 800 volt systems found in some rivals, which may mean its charging speeds trail the quickest competitors. The Premium’s 253 mile estimate is also modest for the price, and you need the larger battery to reach 315 miles. These aren’t dealbreakers, but they show the TZ is competing on luxury, refinement, and the Lexus ownership experience more than on leading every specification.

EPA range ratings and independent tests aren’t available yet, so treat the range figures as Lexus’s estimates until they are.

Where I Land

The TZ looks like a promising and important addition to the luxury three row electric SUV space, and it fills a real gap in Lexus’s lineup. By focusing hard on passenger pampering, quietness, standard all wheel drive, comprehensive standard safety, and the refinement the Lexus badge demands, the TZ appears set to offer something its more mainstream rivals can’t quite match. For the luxury family buyer, that’s an appealing proposition.

In my opinion, the TZ is one to watch for anyone shopping the three row electric SUV space who wants luxury more than maximum range, especially buyers drawn to Lexus’s reputation for refinement, quality, and reliability. Standard all wheel drive, seating for six, and the comfort features all point to a competitive luxury family hauler. The numbers to weigh are the price, from $64,050 to $80,550, the 308 horsepower output, and a range of 253 to 315 miles by Lexus’s estimate. For the buyer who values the Lexus experience above chasing the biggest numbers, the TZ could be the refined, comfortable three row electric SUV they’ve been waiting for Lexus to build.

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