Lexus RZ Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Lexus RZ as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Lexus RZ is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Lexus RZ Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 126 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 108 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 110 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 120 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 107 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 105 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 125 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 125 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 107 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 105 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 107 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lexus RZ Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Lexus RZ?
The EPA classifies the Lexus RZ as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Lexus RZ considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), the Lexus RZ is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.