RZ, Lexus and EV

Lexus Introduces Simulated Manual Gear Shifting in New RZ EV
Lexus struggles with the EV market and added simulated manual gear shifting; they’ve really “body-slammed'' the electric vehicle market with the new RZ EV. Customers will now be able to relive the experience of manual combustion vehicles with the “Interactive Manual Drive,
Lexus’ sporty RZ is the latest EV with fake engine noises to simulate gear-shifting
Interactive Manual Drive features 8-speed virtual gears controlled by paddle shifters and a shift guide meter to give visual feedback on when to upshift and downshift. Lexus isn’t the only company trying fake shifting on EVs;
Lexus RZ Adds Shifts and Sounds with Refresh
The updated Lexus RZ adds a new 550e F Sport variant, more battery capacity, and a revamped drive system. It also adds simulated shifting technology, a new immersive sound system, and a second generation of its steer-by-wire system.
Lexus Gives The 2026 RZ A Fake Gearbox And Yoke Steering
Lexus has unveiled the updated 2026 RZ, featuring new performance variants, a steer-by-wire system, and simulated gear shifts for added driver engagement.While full North American specifications are still pending,
Lexus RZ Unveiled: A New Era of Electric Luxury
The Lexus RZ electric SUV is poised to transform the luxury electric vehicle market with its innovative technology, enhanced driving dynamics, and refined
Upcoming Review: 2025 Lexus LX 700h Hybrid SUV
The wait is finally over for the first-ever 2025 Lexus LX hybrid! It's a new addition to Lexus' flagship LX lineup for 2025, ...
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Lexus Electric RZ World Premier with Faux Manual Drive Sounds/Mode
With its blend of high-performance engineering and meticulous craftsmanship, the RZ aims to reaffirm Lexus’ standing in the ...
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Lexus Getting Serious About EVs With Two New Models This Year
This was a big week for Toyota and Lexus EVs. Toyota showed off a completely new model, alongside a revised bZ4X, and Lexus ...
2025 Lexus LC 500 Bespoke Convertible Review
Options total $12,625 broken down like this: The white & blue interior is $1,900. The Bespoke build is $5,500, all-weather ...
Everything we know about the Lexus LFR, the V10 LFA's potential successor
The GR GT3 concept car could enter production as the rightful successor to the Lexus LFA dubbed the LFR. In recent ...
Lexus reinvents the steering wheel with updated all-electric RZ SUV
Lexus has reinvented the steering wheel in its updated Lexus RZ all-electric SUV. The revised model is the first to get the ...
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2025 Lexus RZ 550e debuts with Interactive Manual Drive. Check details
The Interactive Manual Drive system, also referred to as a “virtual manual gearbox”, allows drivers to change gears in a ...
Test Driving The 2025 Lexus IS 500 In All Its Throwback Glory
Lexus IS 500 sits on one of the oldest platforms in the industry. But does that mean it’s not desirable nor competitive against newer designs? Quite the contrary ...