Lexus is gearing up to introduce a new mid-size electric SUV with third-row seating, and recent trademark filings hint that it might be called the TZ. According to a discovery by a member of the Lexus RX Owners forum, Toyota has filed trademarks for names like “Lexus TZ 450e” and “Lexus TZ 550e” with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. This new model is expected to be positioned alongside the upcoming 2024 TX, which also features three rows but runs on gasoline.
While Lexus has yet to announce an official launch date, the TZ is anticipated to be a significant addition to its lineup. This follows Toyota’s ambitious plan to unveil 30 new electric vehicles by 2030, many of which will carry the Lexus badge. Additionally, the upcoming TZ could join the ranks of other exciting EVs in development, such as an electric sport sedan potentially named the IZ and an LFA-inspired supercar possibly dubbed the LFZ. Under CEO Koji Sato’s leadership, Lexus aims to have zero-emission vehicles, including hydrogen fuel cell models, make up its entire U.S., European, and Chinese sales by 2030, and globally by 2035.