Is the 2026 Lexus RZ a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Off-road: 7.8 in clearance. Top 69% of 173.
- Price: 19% above cars like it.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $39 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.8 in, top 69% |
| Worth the money | No | 19% above predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the RZ a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.5 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 34.1 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the RZ a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $46,000 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 189.2 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 4.5 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RZ a good commuter car?
Yes. $39 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $39
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
Is the RZ a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.8 in clearance, 64.4 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the RZ a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.8 in clearance. Top 69% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 450e AWD, 7.8 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RZ worth the money?
No. Priced 19% above cars like it.
- Price, 350e FWD
- $46,000
- Predicted price
- $38,694
- Gap
- +$7,306 (+19%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the RZ a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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