2026 Lexus RZ Blue In Green Edition
By Lorenzo Bianchi April 6, 2026
One-off Lexus RZ inspired by Miles Davis and Laufey’s “Blue In Green”.
Exterior paint shifts between blue and green depending on light.
Interior features velvet, aged leather, and brass-inspired detailing.
A concept that starts with a song, not a spec sheet
The 2026 Lexus RZ Blue In Green Edition doesn’t follow the usual path.
It isn’t about range, output, or trim levels. This one begins with music. Specifically, Miles Davis’ “Blue In Green,” reinterpreted by Laufey, and then translated into a physical object.
That framing changes how the car reads. It feels less like a product and more like an idea carried through to completion.
Exterior keeps the shape, but changes the mood
From a distance, it’s still clearly an RZ.
The proportions, the surfaces, the overall silhouette — all familiar. What shifts is the way the car reacts to light. The paint moves between deep blue and green tones, sometimes subtle, sometimes more obvious depending on the angle.
It’s not a loud effect. You notice it gradually.
There aren’t major structural changes to the body. Lexus hasn’t tried to redesign the car here. Instead, the focus stays on finish and detail. The illuminated front badge with Laufey’s signature “L” is one of the few additions, and even that is handled lightly.
Proportions unchanged, but the presence feels different
The underlying RZ platform remains intact.
It still sits like a compact electric SUV, with balanced proportions and a clean stance. But the shifting paint adds a layer of movement to otherwise smooth surfaces.
It doesn’t alter the shape. It alters how the shape is perceived.
That distinction matters more here than it usually would.
Interior leans heavily into texture and atmosphere
Step inside, and the concept becomes clearer.
The materials are the main story. Burgundy velvet and aged leather define the cabin, giving it a slightly softer, more tactile feel than a typical production interior.
The reference to Miles Davis comes through in the details. Brass accents appear on the brake calipers and carry into the cabin, echoing the look of a trumpet without being overly literal.
There are smaller touches that feel more personal. Laufey’s signature appears again, and lyrics from her version of “Blue In Green” are placed in the trunk area.
Even the startup sequence ties back to the theme. The first notes of the track play when the vehicle powers on.
It’s a detail you wouldn’t expect, but it fits the concept.
Powertrain stays in the background
Lexus hasn’t highlighted any changes to the mechanical setup.
The Blue In Green Edition remains based on the standard RZ electric platform, with no specific figures outlined for this version.
That feels intentional. The focus isn’t on performance here.
Not built around practicality or production
This isn’t a preview of something you’ll see in showrooms.
It’s a one-off, created as part of a wider collaboration tied to the Miles Davis centennial and revealed during the “100 Miles” event.
In that context, practicality takes a back seat. The base usability of the RZ is still there, but it’s not the point.
A different kind of automotive project
The 2026 Lexus RZ Blue In Green Edition sits slightly outside the usual categories.
It doesn’t try to compete with anything, and it doesn’t hint at a future variant in a direct way.
It’s closer to an interpretation. Taking something abstract — a piece of music — and finding a way to express it through design.