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 genuinely 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 genuine 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, and it’s expected to go on sale in the US late in 2026 as a 2027 model. It’s been officially revealed with detailed specifications, so this isn’t speculation, it’s a confirmed, well documented product that simply isn’t on dealer lots quite yet. It shares its mechanical foundations with the upcoming Toyota Highlander electric SUV, but Lexus has tuned the TZ to deliver the kind of upscale, refined, genuinely luxurious experience that 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 genuine 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 genuine 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 claiming the TZ will be among the quietest SUV interiors in the world, which is a genuinely bold statement even by luxury standards.
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 genuine 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 genuine luxury product, that’s a compelling promise.
The Expected Numbers
Lexus has revealed solid specifications for the TZ. It’s expected to offer two battery options, a 76.96 kWh pack and a larger 95.82 kWh pack, with an estimated maximum range of up to 300 miles on a full charge. That’s genuinely competitive for a large three row luxury SUV, and enough for real family road trips.
Every TZ is expected to come standard with an evolved version of Lexus’s DIRECT4 all wheel drive system, notably making all wheel drive standard across the lineup, unlike the related Toyota Highlander electric SUV. The top version is expected to produce up to around 402 horsepower, and despite a substantial curb weight approaching 5,800 pounds, it’s estimated to reach 60 mph in a genuinely brisk 5.4 seconds. The TZ is also expected to tow up to 3,500 pounds and to feature dynamic rear steering that turns the rear wheels slightly to improve both low speed maneuverability and high speed stability, a genuinely useful feature in a vehicle this large.
On safety, the TZ is expected to debut Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, the brand’s most advanced suite of active safety and convenience features to date, as standard on every model. For a family vehicle, that comprehensive standard safety technology is a genuinely meaningful selling point.
The Considerations
A few notes, with the caveat that since the TZ isn’t on sale yet, some details remain preliminary. Official pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but estimates place the starting figure somewhere in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, with upper trims expected to climb into the mid $70,000s. That positions the TZ as a genuine luxury offering, above mainstream three row electric rivals like the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, though potentially undercutting some pricier luxury competitors.
It’s also worth naming a couple of specification choices that some observers have flagged. 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, and its up to 300 mile range, while competitive, isn’t class leading against every rival. Some also noted the TZ curiously lacks a front trunk. These aren’t dealbreakers, but they suggest the TZ is competing on luxury, refinement, and the Lexus ownership experience rather than on leading every technical specification, which is very much in character for the brand.
Since final EPA range figures, official pricing, and real world reviews aren’t available yet, anyone genuinely interested should watch for the full details as the on sale date approaches later in 2026.
Where I Land
The TZ looks like a genuinely 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, genuine 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 a genuinely appealing proposition.
In my opinion, the TZ is absolutely one to watch for anyone shopping the three row electric SUV space who wants genuine luxury rather than just space, especially buyers drawn to Lexus’s reputation for refinement, quality, and reliability. Its expected up to 300 mile range, standard all wheel drive, and pampering feature set all point to a genuinely competitive luxury family hauler. The important caveats are that it’s not on sale yet, expected late 2026 as a 2027 model, and that its 400 volt architecture and range figures suggest it’s competing on luxury rather than outright specifications. But for the buyer who values the Lexus experience above chasing the biggest numbers, the TZ could be exactly the refined, comfortable, genuinely luxurious three row electric SUV they’ve been waiting for Lexus to build. It’s coming, and on the evidence so far, it looks well worth the anticipation.
*EV Rob writes about electric vehicles, automotive technology, and the future of transportation at The Wonderful World of EVs.*
