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Lexus TZ: Inside the Development Hub and the Charging Network Powering Japan's First Three-Row BEV SUV

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 6, 2026 -- Lexus has pulled back the curtain on the TZ, its first-ever three-row battery electric SUV, and the story behind how it was built is just as compelling as the car itself. The world premiere took place on May 7 at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama — a sprawling development hub straddling the cities of Toyota and Okazaki in Aichi Prefecture — drawing media from across Japan and around the world to witness a significant milestone for the Lexus brand. From the way the rear seats cocoon passengers to a quietly refined drive that left testers genuinely surprised, the TZ is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious electric vehicles to come out of Japan, and the infrastructure to support it is growing alongside it.

Lexus TZ Makes Its World Debut at the Japanese Test Track Where Roads Literally Build Cars

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 1, 2026 -- Lexus has just pulled back the curtain on its brand-new model, the TZ, in one of the most unusual and meaningful settings a car company could choose: a working development facility deep in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, where engineers, designers, and drivers spend their days pushing cars to the breaking point and then fixing them on the spot. The world premiere took place on May 7, 2026, at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC-S), a sprawling test and development hub spanning Toyota City and Okazaki City -- a place that is normally closed to the outside world, which makes its choice as a debut venue all the more significant for Lexus fans and car enthusiasts alike.