2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV Long range

	2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV Long range

Price	$58,000.00
Our Rating	6.0 5.8
Brand	LEXUS Mitsubishi
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

RZ 550e F Sport Long-range (87 kWh),

LAUNCH

Announced	2025 September 2025 (Europe)
Status	Coming late 2025 / Early 2026 Pre-production / Launch Q4 2025
Country of origin	Japan (Motomachi Plant)
Base Price	$58,295

PERFORMANCE

Power	402 hp, AWD ~215 hp (160 kW), FWD
Torque	538 Nm ~300 Nm
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	4.4 s ~7.5s (0–100 km/h, est.)
Max Speed	180 km/h ~105 mph (170 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	76.9 kWh Li-ion 87 kWh (long-range)
Tech	Lithium-ion, CMF-EV platform
Range	225 mi ~373 miles (600 km)
Consumption	22kWh / 100 km ~15–16 kWh/100 km (est.)
Recuperation	Regenerative braking, multi-level
Heat Pump
AC Charging	11 kW (onboard charger) Up to 22 kW (≈4–5 hrs full)
DC Charging	10–80 % in ≈ 30 min Up to 150 kW (≈30 min 10–80%)
Others	NACS (for North America) Improved cooling system and battery longevity OTA battery management updates

BODY

Type	5-seat midsize electric SUV Compact crossover SUV, 5 seats
Platform	Dedicated BEV (Lexus DIRECT4 AWD system) Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi CMF-EV (Ampr Medium)
Dimensions	L 4805 mm \| W 1895 mm \| H 1635 mm ~4.5 m length, ~1.86 m width, ~1.64 m height
Drag Co-Efficient	~0.28 (est.)
Wheelbase	2850 mm ~2.73 m
Clearance	~180 mm
Weight	2,268 kg (~ 5,000 lbs) ~1,800–2,000 kg (est.)
Suspension	MacPherson front / multi-link rear with adaptive dampers Independent (MacPherson front, multi-link rear)
Wheels	18" or 20" alloys 18–20 inch options
Trunk/Boot	~500 L (est.)
Towing	1,500 kg Up to 1,200 kg (est.)
Cargo Capacity (kg)	34 cu ft (522 L)
Others	Enhanced body rigidity + noise insulation Panoramic electrochromic roof

DISPLAYS

Centre	14-inch infotainment touchscreen 12-inch vertical touchscreen
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch digital cluster
Head-Up	Available on top trims Yes (select trims)
Others	Ambient lighting, theme modes, F Sport shift animation Premium sound system integration

COMFORT

Seats	5 premium seats with ventilation (option) 5, heated/ventilated, premium upholstery
Roof	Dynamic Sky Panorama roof (optional) Panoramic glass with smart shading
Parking Aids	360° camera, sensors, auto park assist 360° cameras, sensors, auto-park assist
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, OTA updates, Lexus Connected Services Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, OTA updates
Others	Special Mode: “M-Mode” in RZ 550e — manual-style shifting with paddles Multiple drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport)

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, curtain standard Full set (front, side, curtain)
Driving Aids	Lexus Safety System + 3.0 (lane assist, auto brake, cruise control) Adaptive cruise, lane keep, blind spot, emergency braking
Self Driving	Partial autonomous (L2 assist features) Level 2 ADAS
Crash Tests	5 Stars (Euro NCAP & ANCAP)

Note

Others

Improved range & power over previous RZ models
Quieter ride with rigid chassis and refined suspension
NACS port standard in North America Built in partnership with Renault (Ampere unit)
Launch market: Europe first, other regions later
Mid-range (~60 kWh) variant expected by 2026