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Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance 2026: most-powerful model yet brings yoke steering and $135K price tag

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First reported by Chasing Cars · 30 September at 1:54 pm

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Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance 2026: most-powerful model yet brings yoke steering and $135K price tag

Japanese luxury marque Lexus has unveiled its most-powerful car ever, and one of its most exclusive: the RZ600e F Sport Performance. Is that a successor to the legendary LFA? No. Instead, the RZ600e…

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Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance 2026: most-powerful model yet brings yoke steering and $135K price tag

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by Chasing Cars · 30 September at 1:54 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

Motoring press: 1

Image: Chasing Cars

The quick read

Lexus has unveiled its most-powerful car ever, the RZ600e F Sport Performance electric SUV.
The RZ600e F Sport Performance has a $135K price tag and features yoke steering and a carbon-fibre-clad design.
Lexus Australia has secured a small number of these vehicles.
The RZ600e F Sport Performance is not a successor to the legendary LFA.

For dealers: The exclusive and highly priced RZ600e F Sport Performance presents an opportunity for dealers to attract high-end buyers and increase sales of other Lexus models.

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance's $135K price tag will test the willingness of Australian luxury buyers to pay top dollar for exclusive electric SUVs.

Lexus Australia's decision to secure only a small number of these vehicles suggests they are positioning the RZ600e F Sport Performance as a halo model to drive showroom traffic and generate buzz around the brand.

What it means for the order bank

The RZ600e F Sport Performance's limited availability will likely create a sense of urgency among potential buyers, which could lead to increased interest in other Lexus models as buyers look for alternatives.

The carbon-fibre-clad RZ600e F Sport Performance's focus on performance and exclusivity will appeal to a specific subset of buyers who value these attributes, potentially drawing them away from competitors like Tesla.

Competitor response and market dynamics

The RZ600e F Sport Performance's yoke steering and wildly styled design will generate significant interest and attention, which could help to drive sales of other Lexus models as buyers become more familiar with the brand.

Action item

This week, dealers should review their marketing and lead handling strategies to ensure they are effectively targeting and engaging with the type of buyer who would be interested in the RZ600e F Sport Performance, and be prepared to offer alternative models that meet their needs.