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LEXUS RZ 450 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,875 LEXUS RZ 450s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,892 in 2025 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 17 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 405 (16.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,875).
Rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the RZ 450
The Lexus RZ (Japanese: レクサス・RZ, Hepburn: Rekusasu RZ) is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV built by Toyota for its luxury division Lexus since 2023. It is considered a "large SUV" by Euro NCAP and a "small sport utility vehicle" by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The RZ is built on the e-TNGA platform shared with the Toyota bZ4X/Subaru Solterra, it is the first dedicated battery electric vehicle of the Lexus marque that will be sold worldwide and also the second battery electric model after the ICE-based UX 300e.
LEXUS RZ 450 — questions & answers
How many LEXUS RZ 450 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,875 LEXUS RZ 450 were still registered in the UK — 2,843 licensed and on the road, plus 32 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LEXUS RZ 450 rare?
The LEXUS RZ 450 is uncommon, with 2,875 still about, making it rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the LEXUS RZ 450 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LEXUS RZ 450 on UK roads rose by 405 (16.4%).
What fuel do most LEXUS RZ 450 use?
Most LEXUS RZ 450 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LEXUS RZ 450 peak?
The LEXUS RZ 450 peaked at 2,892 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q1.