Have a feel of Toyota RAV-sized EV crossover, BZ4X
Renowned automaker, Toyota has revealed the new BZ4X, a RAV4-sized electric crossover, which is the first of seven vehicles that will be added to Toyota’s BZ sub-brand for electric vehicles by 2025. This was revealed during the ongoing aftermarket show in the world held between November 2 and 5, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention […]
Have a feel of Toyota RAV-sized EV crossover, BZ4X
Renowned automaker, Toyota has revealed the new BZ4X, a RAV4-sized electric crossover, which is the first of seven vehicles that will be added to Toyota’s BZ sub-brand for electric vehicles by 2025.
This was revealed during the ongoing aftermarket show in the world held between November 2 and 5, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, United States, reports said.
The new vehicle is a small crossover similar in size to the top-selling RAV4, and it is due in the showrooms around mid-2022 as a 2023 model.
According to Motor Authority, the crossover was previewed in April by the BZ4X concept and carries that name into production.
A Subaru twin to be called the Solterra, is also coming.
The BZ4X rides on a newly developed platform, dubbed e-TNGA. It’s the first dedicated-EV platform for Toyota, and expected to come in multiple models from Toyota (and Lexus) in the coming years.
Toyota says it plans to have 15 zero-emission vehicles in its lineup by 2025, of which seven would be from the BZ sub-brand.
The BZ4X unveiled is the version for the Japanese market but similar specifications for the version are expected in the US and possibly other markets.
There’s a single battery with a capacity of 71.4 kilowatt-hours and buyers can choose from a front-wheel-drive powertrain with 201hp or an all-wheel-drive setup with 214hp.
A top speed wasn’t mentioned but 0-62 mph acceleration takes 8.4 seconds with FWD and 7.7 seconds with AWD.
In both cases, Toyota said it will be close to 300 miles based on the WLTP test cycle used overseas. This figure will likely be lower when measured using the tougher EPA cycle.
Charging at up to 150 kilowatts is said to be possible, which will enable an 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes. A roof-mounted solar panel will also be available in some markets