However, an 8-year lifecycle sounds enough for a premium C-Segment crossover that could work as a direct rival to the DS 4, and the upcoming Audi A3 high-riding variant. Lexus is planning on becoming an all-electric brand in Europe, North America, and China by 2030, which means any ICE-powered offering for those markets has a pretty straightforward deadline. See Also: Toyota Corolla Cross Arrives In Europe With Hybrid Power And Better Tech Than The US-Spec Model The picture is quite dark but besides the two-box five-door silhouette we can see the signature LED graphics on the headlights, a sporty window line, toned-up rear shoulders, and a rear spoiler. After all, Toyota has three models on the compact platform so why couldn’t the more premium Lexus have two. Judging from the small size difference between the UX and the teased crossover, we suspect that the same platform could be used. The Lexus UX is based on the GA-C platform which is also currently underpinning a bunch of Toyota models including the Corolla, Corolla Cross, and C-HR. This sounds like an older report from 2019 hinting at a possible successor to the now-discontinued CT 200h.Ĭurrently, the smallest SUV in Lexus’s lineup is the UX that was introduced back in 2018, with an electric variant following in 2019. The latest reports hinted at a possible Lexus version of the Toyota Yaris Cross B-SUV, while we also heard rumors about an even smaller A-SUV. However, if our eyes are not deceiving us, the teaser depicts a larger model which looks like a C-Segment crossover, or a raised hatchback. Rumors about a smaller SUV/crossover by Lexus have been circulating the web for many years. See Also: Lexus To Go Fully Electric By 2035, Future Range Includes LFA Successor Lexus’ future EV range posing in front of the ICE-powered and Hybrid models As for the compact crossover, the fact that it is sitting in the background means it will likely feature a hybrid powertrain as the rest of the current range. We don’t know why Lexus didn’t include the brand new LX in the picture. The unnamed vehicle is positioned on the left side of the range, next to the UX, NX, possibly the updated RX, what appears to be the new-generation GX, and a sedan looking like a new IS or ES. Next to the current ICE-powered and hybrid models, there was a mysterious compact crossover, hinting at a new production vehicle. Hopefully, we'll know more once the EV crossover makes its official debut soon.While the world was busy checking out the plethora of new fully electric models by Toyota and Lexus, we noticed something weird on the background of a family photo of the whole Lexus range. Lexus has yet to officially reveal the RZ in full. With that, it could use a different motor and battery setup over the bZ4X. In addition, he adds that acceleration time will be in the low 2-second range and have a range of over 700 km. No details about the powertrain were mentioned, but Koji Sato, president of Lexus, says it will retain the Lexus Driving Signature. However, we can expect it to have the same level of luxury any other Lexus model will have to offer. Similar to the rear, no photos of the RZ's interior have been provided. Aside from the vents on the rear bumper, the highlight is the slim full-width LED taillight and integrated trunk spoiler. There are no official photos of the RZ's rear end, but the video does show it looks nearly identical to that of the LF-Z concept. The spindle grille is now closed-off, and there are black trim pieces below the headlight that look like air intakes. Specifically, the front end resembles the LF-Z concept Lexus revealed earlier this year. However, Lexus gave the EV a massive makeover up front. The overall shape resembles the bZ4X and its Subaru twin – the Solterra. While the RZ in the video was still camouflaged, the official photos give us a better idea of what it looks like.