2027 Lexus TZ 450e Performance Specs: 308 HP, DIRECT4 AWD, and the 402-HP Performance Upgrade
The 2027 Lexus TZ 450e produces 308 total system horsepower through a dual-motor all-electric setup with DIRECT4 AWD standard on every trim. A dealer-installed Performance Upgrade on Luxury models raises output to 402 hp and cuts 0-60 to 5.2 seconds per Lexus manufacturer estimates. This page covers every performance spec in full, with inventory available at Lexus of Riverside.
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
The TZ 450e is built around a dual-motor electric powertrain that sends power to all four wheels through Lexus's evolved DIRECT4 system. In standard 450e Premium form, total system output is 308 hp paired with a 76.96 kWh lithium-ion battery. Step into the Premium Touring or Luxury grades, arriving in early 2027, and the battery grows to 95.82 kWh. Opt for the dealer-installed Performance Upgrade on a Luxury model and output climbs to 402 hp, the figure that defines the TZ 450e's performance ceiling.
This is not a crossover that sacrifices dynamics for cargo room. The six-passenger body sits on a low center of gravity, and DIRECT4 AWD is standard across every trim, not a costly upgrade. The result is a three-row family SUV that drives with a responsiveness three-row vehicles rarely match.
2027 Lexus TZ 450e full specifications
HOW DIRECT4 AND THE DUAL-MOTOR SYSTEM WORK
DIRECT4 is Lexus's torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system designed specifically for electric vehicles. Instead of linking front and rear axles mechanically, DIRECT4 uses software and each motor's independent response time to distribute torque between axles in milliseconds. The front motor and rear motor can each receive exactly the torque the system calculates is optimal for grip, cornering stability, and acceleration, far faster than any conventional center differential.
On the 2027 TZ 450e, that architecture supports five distinct drive modes: NORMAL, SPORT, ECO, RANGE, and REAR COMFORT. Each mode adjusts how DIRECT4 allocates torque, how aggressively the regenerative braking engages, and how the suspension tune responds to road inputs.
SPORT sharpens throttle response and shifts torque rearward for a more engaging feel. REAR COMFORT softens the tune and prioritizes a relaxed rear-seat experience, which matters in a six-passenger vehicle where third-row passengers feel every input.
Available Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) adds a further dimension. DRS steers the rear wheels up to 4 degrees, reducing the effective turning radius at lower speeds and improving high-speed stability on the freeway. For a vehicle 200.8 inches long, that rear-wheel articulation makes the TZ 450e feel noticeably shorter in parking structures and tight Riverside city traffic.
Regenerative braking is adjustable across five levels using the paddle shifters on the steering column. At the highest level, the TZ 450e decelerates firmly enough to enable near-one-pedal driving in most urban situations.
DIRECT4 torque vectoring technical overview
PERFORMANCE SPECS ACROSS THE TRIMS
The TZ 450e lineup uses two battery sizes and one optional dealer-installed power upgrade. Here is how output and range stack up by grade.
TZ 450E PREMIUM AWD
- Battery: 76.96 kWh
- Total system horsepower: 308 hp
- Manufacturer-estimated range: 253 miles
- DIRECT4 AWD: Standard
TZ 450E PREMIUM TOURING AWD
Availability: Arriving early 2027
- Battery: 95.82 kWh
- Total system horsepower: 308 hp
- Manufacturer-estimated range: 315 miles
- DIRECT4 AWD: Standard
TZ 450E LUXURY AWD
Availability: Arriving early 2027
- Battery: 95.82 kWh
- Total system horsepower: 308 hp
- Total system horsepower with Performance Upgrade: 402 hp
- Manufacturer-estimated range: 279 miles
- 0-60 mph with Performance Upgrade: 5.2 seconds per Lexus manufacturer estimate
- DIRECT4 AWD: Standard
The Performance Upgrade is offered and installed exclusively through an authorized Lexus dealer. It is not a factory-order option. Customers who want 402 hp take delivery of a Luxury model and schedule the upgrade through their dealer service department.
Compare 2027 Lexus TZ 450e trims
REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE BENEFIT
The performance numbers translate directly into day-to-day usability. Electric torque delivery is instantaneous, so merging onto the 91 or 215 freeways near Riverside requires no wind-up and no gear hunting. At 308 hp, the base Premium model already accelerates with authority. The 402-hp Luxury with the Performance Upgrade adds a level of urgency that makes it genuinely quick for a vehicle that also seats six and carries 13.8 cubic feet of cargo behind the third row.
The 95.82 kWh battery, available on Premium Touring and Luxury grades, adds meaningful real-world range. The Premium Touring's 315-mile estimate gives drivers substantially more distance between charging stops on longer Southern California trips.
When a stop is needed, the TZ 450e's NACS port gives access to compatible Tesla Supercharger locations in addition to other NACS-compatible charging stations.
Battery preconditioning is built into the EV Charge Management suite. Before a fast-charging session, the system warms the battery to its optimal temperature range to improve charge speed. Departure-time preconditioning handles the cabin temperature before the driver reaches the vehicle, reducing the amount of battery energy needed to heat or cool the cabin after departure.
The five-level regenerative braking system rewards attentive drivers. Selecting a higher regen level on a downhill into Riverside proper recovers energy that would otherwise dissipate as heat through conventional friction braking, helping preserve range on hilly routes.
2027 Lexus TZ 450e charging and range details
HOW IT COMPARES
The TZ 450e's 308 hp base output places it above the standard power figures for many three-row electric SUV competitors in its segment. The 402-hp Performance Upgrade gives the Luxury model output more in line with performance-oriented entries in the luxury three-row EV category.
What separates the TZ 450e is not a single headline number but the combination of DIRECT4 torque vectoring, available Dynamic Rear Steering, five drive modes, and five-level regenerative braking in a three-row electric SUV.
DIRECT4 is also standard across the entire TZ 450e lineup. There is no front-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive configuration to sort through. Every buyer gets the same dual-motor AWD architecture from the Premium grade through Luxury.
SEE THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E AT LEXUS OF RIVERSIDE
The 2027 TZ 450e pairs a 402-hp performance ceiling, a Lexus-estimated 5.2-second 0-60 time with the Performance Upgrade, and standard DIRECT4 AWD in a three-row luxury SUV designed for everyday family use.
Lexus of Riverside serves buyers throughout Riverside and the surrounding region and can walk you through each TZ 450e grade, arrange a test drive, and schedule the dealer-installed Performance Upgrade when Luxury models arrive in 2027.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE HORSEPOWER OF THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E?
The 2027 Lexus TZ 450e produces 308 total system horsepower in standard Premium, Premium Touring, and Luxury form. The dealer-installed Performance Upgrade available on Luxury models raises output to 402 total system horsepower.
HOW FAST IS THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E FROM 0-60 MPH?
The 2027 Lexus TZ 450e Luxury with the Performance Upgrade reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds according to Lexus manufacturer estimates. Lexus has not published a 0-60 figure for the standard 308-hp models.
WHAT DRIVETRAIN DOES THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E USE?
Every 2027 Lexus TZ 450e grade uses DIRECT4 all-wheel drive as standard equipment. There is no front-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive configuration available.
WHAT IS THE RANGE OF THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E?
The TZ 450e Premium with its 76.96 kWh battery carries a manufacturer-estimated range of 253 miles. The Premium Touring with the 95.82 kWh battery is estimated at 315 miles. The Luxury grade with the same larger battery is estimated at 279 miles.
WHAT IS THE PERFORMANCE UPGRADE ON THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E?
The Performance Upgrade is a dealer-installed option available exclusively on TZ 450e Luxury models. It unlocks the full 402-hp output of the dual-motor system and delivers a Lexus-estimated 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds. It is not a factory-order option and must be scheduled through an authorized Lexus dealer.
DOES THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E HAVE DYNAMIC REAR STEERING?
Yes. Dynamic Rear Steering, DRS, is available on the 2027 Lexus TZ 450e. It steers the rear wheels up to 4 degrees, shortening the effective turning radius at low speeds and improving high-speed stability.
WHAT DRIVE MODES DOES THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E OFFER?
The 2027 TZ 450e offers five drive modes: NORMAL, SPORT, ECO, RANGE, and REAR COMFORT. Each adjusts torque distribution, throttle response, regenerative braking behavior, and ride character to suit the driving situation.
CAN YOU ADJUST REGENERATIVE BRAKING ON THE 2027 LEXUS TZ 450E?
Yes. The 2027 TZ 450e offers five levels of regenerative braking adjustable through paddle shifters on the steering column. Higher settings provide stronger deceleration and recover more energy during downhill or stop-and-go driving.
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