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The Lexus RX RR is a near-future high-performance SUV slated to stand up to rivals like the BMW X5 M and Mercedes-AMG GLE 63. Rumor has it, it’ll even have “Morizo” nomenclature like the sporty Lexus LBX sold overseas. For now, we can confirm one thing about the enhanced RX: It’s going to look sick.
A semi-camo’d prototype was spied in Europe wearing fierce fender flares and a pretty mean-looking set of exhaust outlets. The wheels and tires have a really aggressive low-offset fitment, and you can see red Brembo brake calipers clearly in this album of spy shots. Zooming in on the images, it looks like we can spot 21-inch wheels, staggered Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires (265s front, 295s rear), cross-drilled and slotted rotors, and front intakes that may house intercoolers.
While no official performance specs have been shared yet, reports have speculated that this super-SUV variant of the RX could have a 600-horsepower hybrid powertrain. While some rivals are running big engines, word has it that Lexus is going with a 2.0-liter turbo four paired with two electric motors.
The Lexus RX, physically, is kind of an in-betweener. It’s considered a rival to the “mid-size” X5 and GLE, but is a bit smaller. That may translate to a performance advantage for the platform, as it’s upgraded for this special variant. The vehicle certainly looks right with a low stance and wide track. The RX is, historically, not a car many people would call “cool.” I think this version is on the right track to change that.
“Morizo” is, of course, Akio Toyoda’s racing pseudonym. The name’s been bestowed on some of Toyota’s hottest machines in the recent past, like the super-spec version of the GR Corolla.
I expect we’ll see this on dealer lots in calendar-year 2028, but of course the final form will be revealed sooner.
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Automotive journalist since 2013, Andrew primarily coordinates features, sponsored content, and multi-departmental initiatives at The Drive.
