Where is Lexus RZ manufactured?
The Lexus RZ 450e is manufactured at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyawaka Plant in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. This facility serves as the production site for the RZ and illustrates how Lexus concentrates its electrified models at a dedicated Japanese plant.
The following overview explains the production location in detail, its role within Lexus' EV rollout, and how this fits into the broader strategy of Toyota's electrification efforts.
Manufacturing location
Key details about where the vehicle is built, including the specific plant, its location, and the model produced.
- Plant: Miyawaka Plant
- Operator: Toyota Motor Kyushu, Ltd. (a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation)
- Location: Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Model produced: Lexus RZ 450e
- Production start: 2022
Notes: The RZ is produced at the Miyawaka Plant, which is dedicated to Lexus and other Toyota electrified initiatives in Japan. As of now, there have been no publicly announced additional overseas assembly sites for the RZ.
Context for Lexus' EV strategy
As Lexus expands its lineup of electrified vehicles, the RZ 450e stands as a key example of the brand’s shift toward dedicated electric models. The Miyawaka Plant’s role underscores Toyota and Lexus’ approach to scale and quality control for battery-electric vehicles within Japan.
Additional details
For the most current production allocations and any future changes to manufacturing sites, watch official statements from Lexus and Toyota, as plant assignments can evolve with new model launches or supply-chain considerations.
Summary
The Lexus RZ is manufactured at the Miyawaka Plant of Toyota Motor Kyushu, located in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, with production commencing in 2022 as part of Lexus’ electrification push.
How to tell if Lexus is made in Japan?
You can tell if a Lexus was built in Japan by checking the first character of the VIN. A "J" at the beginning of the VIN indicates the vehicle was manufactured in Japan. Alternatively, you can look at the sticker in the driver's side door jamb, which may explicitly state the manufacturing location.
Using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Find the VIN: The VIN is a 17-character serial number found on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or on the driver's side door jamb.
- Check the first character: The first character of the VIN indicates the country of origin.
- Look for "J": If the VIN starts with the letter "J," the vehicle was assembled in Japan.
- Other letters: Other letters or numbers at the start of the VIN indicate manufacturing in other countries. For example, a "2" or "5" can mean the vehicle was assembled in North America (Canada or the U.S.).
Using the door jamb sticker
- Locate the sticker: Open the driver's side door and look for a sticker on the door jamb.
- Read the label: This sticker often contains a phrase like "Manufactured by Honda in Japan" or "Built in Japan by Honda," leaving no doubt about its assembly point.
Where is the Lexus RZ made?
Japan
| Lexus RZ | |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2023–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Motomachi plant) |
| Designer | Daichi Kimura |
| Body and chassis |
Which Lexus models are still made in Japan?
Only Answer
| Plants | 2025 Models |
|---|---|
| Tahara, Japan | LS, LS HYBRID, IS, GX, RC, RC F, NX, NX Hybrid |
| Kyushu, Japan | ES, ES HYBRID, RX, RX PHEV, NX, NX Hybrid, UX Hybrid, NX PHEV |
| Toyosya Yoshiwara (Japan) | LX, LX Hybrid |
| TMMI - Indiana | TX, TX Hybrid, TX PHEV |
Which Lexus models are made in the USA?
Lexus models made in the USA include the Lexus ES (Kentucky) and the Lexus TX (Indiana). These vehicles are assembled at different Toyota manufacturing plants within the United States.
- Lexus ES: Built in Georgetown, Kentucky, at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK).
- Lexus TX: Assembled in Princeton, Indiana, at a plant that also produces the Grand Highlander.
