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Lexus expands SUV lineup with hybrid Overtrail and RZ EV

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2026-09-26 14:15 UTC → 2026-09-27 11:07 UTC · added removed

Lexus has expanded its SUV and electrified offerings through a “multi-pathway” approach, providing both hybrid and fully electric options. In late July 2026, the brand debuted the LX700h hybrid flagship SUV, with base models priced above US$200,000. A week later, Lexus released the LX700h Overtrail, a purpose‑built off‑road variant featuring a 3.4‑liter twin‑turbo V6 hybrid and hydraulic suspension. Concurrently, Lexus refreshed its RZ electric SUV range. In North America, updates included the RZ 450e Executive with Tesla Supercharger compatibility, while global updates introduced improved battery capacities in markets like the Philippines and the Czech Republic. These technical enhancements support DC charging up to 150kW. In September 2026, the brand expanded its electrified lineup in Singapore with the eighth-generation Lexus ES, available in ES 350h Full Hybrid Electric and ES 350e Pure Electric variants. This model features updated interior designs to increase rear passenger space and optimized boot capacity. The expansion continued in New Zealand with the launch of the eighth-generation ES, which includes the ES 300h hybrid and the all-electric ES 500e Dynamic. Following these launches, Lexus prepared to introduce the new ES sedan generation in Vietnam. The Vietnamese lineup is expected to feature preparing for its debut in Vietnam on October 7. Registration data from the ES 350h hybrid, utilizing a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with an e-CVT transmission, and Vietnam Register for the ES 500e, the line’s market’s first fully electric version. The ES model, shows an energy consumption rate of 356.04 Wh/km. Imported by Toyota Motor Vietnam Company, the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive ES 500e is projected to feature dual electric motors producing produces 338 horsepower, DIRECT4 all-wheel drive, hp and a 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. Estimated pricing for the Vietnamese models ranges from approximately 2.36 billion VND for the ES 350h Premium is expected to be priced at approximately 2.98 billion VND for VND. The Vietnamese lineup is also expected to include the ES 500e. 350h hybrid.

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  1. 2026-09-27 11:07 UTC Lexus expands SUV lineup with hybrid Overtrail and RZ EV
  2. 2026-09-26 14:15 UTC Lexus expands SUV lineup with hybrid Overtrail and RZ EV
  3. 2026-09-21 23:32 UTC Lexus expands SUV lineup with hybrid Overtrail and RZ EV
  4. 2026-09-10 19:16 UTC Lexus expands SUV lineup with hybrid Overtrail and RZ EV
  5. 2026-08-24 12:34 UTC Lexus expands SUV lineup with hybrid Overtrail and RZ EV
  6. 2026-08-02 02:11 UTC Lexus expands SUV lineup with hybrid Overtrail and RZ EV
  7. 2026-08-01 05:36 UTC Lexus LX700h hybrid SUV launch

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