Compare the2026 Subaru UnchartedVS 2026 Lexus RZ

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Uncharted has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Parking Support Brake, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Only the RZ Premium/Luxury/F Sport offers Parking Support Brake.

Both the Uncharted and the RZ have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

There are almost 3 times as many Subaru dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Uncharted’s warranty.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Subaru vehicles are more reliable than Lexus vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Subaru first in overall reliability. Lexus is ranked second.

The Uncharted can travel longer on a full charge than the RZ on a full charge:

For better maneuverability, the Uncharted’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the RZ’s (36.1 feet vs. 36.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Uncharted has a greater minimum ground clearance than the RZ (8.2 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Uncharted to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Uncharted is 11.4 inches shorter than the RZ, making the Uncharted easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Uncharted has .5 inches more front headroom, 1.1 inches more front shoulder room and .4 inches more rear shoulder room than the RZ.

The power windows standard on both the Uncharted and the RZ have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Uncharted is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The RZ prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

If the windows are left open on the Uncharted the driver can close all of them at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Subaru service department.) The driver of the RZ can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Uncharted has a standard rear wiper. The RZ doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Subaru Uncharted has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the RZ Premium/Luxury/F Sport.

The Subaru Uncharted stands out above the Lexus RZ by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility.