For Toyota, although it is still at the forefront of market share, its leading edge is constantly being compressed under the wave of new energy. In the face of the impact of many emerging car-making forces, Toyota is difficult to meet the personalized needs of consumers, resulting in a gradual decrease in the reputation of individual models, and sales have also entered the bottom. In order to save the decline in time and continue to maintain its current position in the future war, Toyota launched a new car, the bz4X, which will participate in the sales war as a pure electric SUV, causing concern from the outside world. At present, the price of the car has been announced in the European market, starting at about 358,000 yuan in the United Kingdom. It has launched a total of up to six models, which are relatively extensive in coverage.
In fact, domestic consumers are not unfamiliar with the bz4X, and its concept car was previously unveiled at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show and became the focus of many media reports. For its part, Toyota hopes to use the car to first gain popularity in Europe and then show its charm in other regions. After all, compared with the domestic market, the fierceness of the new energy vehicle war in Europe is relatively moderate, and the probability of new cars seizing considerable living space is larger. However, according to the disclosure of relevant sources, bz4X is expected to join the domestic war situation this year, and the specific time is yet to be officially announced.
The bz4X is built on Toyota's latest e-TNGA concept under the BEV-specific platform, and many new cars under the brand will be born in the future. The new car is mainly avant-garde in terms of shape design, which looks quite futuristic, which is very groundbreaking for Toyota. The closed grille on the front of the face is consistent with most pure electric models, but it is more tough in shape, showing industrial beauty through an angular layout. The slender headlights on both sides are very sharp, and the built-in light cavity presents a linear layout, which has a good penetration effect at night. Although the dimensions of the lower grille are relatively small, the blackened structure of the interior and the surrounding chrome trim complement each other, and the recognizability is significantly enhanced. The rib line above the hood is a highlight, showing a tough guy temperament between the layers.
Coming to the side, the bz4X line uses a very harmonious aesthetic, not only paying attention to the appropriate proportions of the front and back, but also being able to better highlight the subduction posture. It enhances the beauty of the face value by reducing the center of gravity and increasing the rigidity of the body, which has a certain appeal for young consumers. The luggage rack structure above the roof will effectively expand the storage space, and the off-road attributes will also be displayed. The concave and convex panels under the doors and the straight waist line in the middle complement each other to enhance the three-dimensional feeling. The new wheel brow construction is full of mecha flavor, and the multi-spoke wheels are quite eye-catching. The rear of the new car is relatively full, and the two ends of the through-type tail light group are arrow-type designs, which are very windy after lighting.
In terms of size, the bz4X performs well. Its length reaches 4690mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm, the former is more generous than the RAV4 Rongfang, and the latter is comparable to the Highlander. The car has a very generous interior space, can also be used reasonably and effectively, can provide a comfortable driving experience, and in terms of storage capacity is also close to the needs of the family. It is worth mentioning that the rear floor is flattened and the space is further expanded. The seat adds a number of ergonomic principles to give the body reliable support, and some models also support seat heating and massage functions, so that you will not feel tired easily when driving long distances.
In terms of technological attributes, bz4X keeps up with the development trend of the times. After all, consumers now attach great importance to this when buying a car, and the new car can not pull the crotch in this regard. Its 12.3-inch touch LCD screen is very eye-catching, based on Toyota's latest car and machine system, it can realize voice recognition control, OTA cloud upgrade and many other functions. The digital key of the mobile phone and the viewing of parking lot information are highlights, which can effectively reduce the trouble of daily use of the car. The car also innovatively placed the instrument panel view above the steering wheel, which is the first of its kind in Toyota.com. Of course, some of the physical buttons have been retained to take care of some customer car habits. Now there are often many troubles in winter driving, but the new car is equipped with heat pump air conditioning, which can not only provide a warm interior environment, but also effectively reduce the power loss. Soundproof glass provides better privacy and is more comfortable when driving.
In terms of power, the bz4X will be available in two different types: front-drive and four-wheel drive. Both models perform well in terms of output, especially the combined maximum output of the latter system has reached a staggering 160 kW, and the zero-hundred-kilometer acceleration takes only 7.4 seconds, which is superior to the competitor models and will open up sales with performance. Individual models can get a range of 500 kilometers under the WLTC conditions, and to be honest, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the data. It can achieve a fast charging technology that replenishes 80% of the power in 30 minutes, and the range of vehicles is better expanded. In addition, it also supports the external power supply function, which can be used in many moments. Its main target group is home customers, and it is expected that there will be no need to worry about sales after the official listing.