Advertisement
BBC TopGear
BBC TopGear
Subscribe to Top Gear newsletter
Sign up now for more news, reviews and exclusives from Top Gear.
Subscribe
Modified

What on earth is Lexus thinking with this terrible RZ Sport Concept?

Twin-winged electric crossover makes its debut at The Quail. Scares many wealthy people

Published: 22 Aug 2023

Lexus unveiled this RZ Sport Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year, so firstly, let us apologise for not spotting it at the time.

Now it's on our radar because Lexus gave the RZ Sport Concept its North American debut at The Quail last Friday during Monterey Car Week. The Quail is perhaps the fanciest event of the week, so how on earth the Max Power-style bodykit on this electric SUV managed to get past security is a question the event should be asking itself. 

Advertisement - Page continues below

Though, while the looks might be questionable, turns out it's actually a little bit exciting. We’re told that there are 201bhp motors on both the front and rear axles for a total of (quick maths) 402bhp. There’s also sports suspension that drops the RZ by 35mm, plus wider tyres, lighter wheels and full bucket seats on the inside.

So, does it preview a proper production RZ F SUV? Well, Lexus hasn’t said just yet, but don’t expect it to look anything like this if it does ever get signed off by the higher ups.

Advertisement - Page continues below

Top Gear
Newsletter

Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.

More from Top Gear

Loading
See more on RZ

Subscribe to the Top Gear Newsletter

Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.

By clicking subscribe, you agree to receive news, promotions and offers by email from Top Gear and BBC Studios. Your information will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.

BBC TopGear

Try BBC Top Gear Magazine

subscribe