The Lexus RZ 550e is a 402-horsepower electric SUV with an eight-speed gearbox that does not actually exist. There is no clutch, no mechanical transmission and no real redline—but somehow, it is enormously entertaining.

Lexus calls it M Mode. Pull the paddles and the software interrupts the power, changes the sound and creates eight virtual gears. In this video, Nik Miles tests whether the fake shifting is simply automotive theatre or whether it makes this luxury EV genuinely more exciting to drive.

The 2026 Lexus RZ 550e F SPORT also brings dual-motor DIRECT4 all-wheel drive, a 4.1-second 0–60 mph time, everyday practicality and modern driver-assistance technology. The gearbox may be imaginary, but the smiles are surprisingly real.

Would you rather have smooth, silent EV acceleration—or simulated gears and engine noise? Tell us in the comments.

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Lexus information:
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