Since Japanese brands represented by Toyota and Honda focus on hybrid vehicles, they have missed the best opportunity to develop pure electric vehicles. Now Toyota has reflected on it and actively developed pure electric vehicles.
Since Toyota does not have a particularly large number of pure electric vehicle sales in the Japanese domestic market, Hyundai Saw the Opportunity and entered the Japanese market, selling the IONIQ 5, benchmarking toyota bZ4X. So which of these two models is better or worse?
The IONIQ 5 is an SUV with a total length of 4635mm, a width of 1890mm and a height of 1645mm. Although the motor power varies, the AWD Ioniq 5 is an example that achieves 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.2 seconds, and the performance is almost the same as that of the GR Yaris.
The bZ4X measures 4690mm long, 1860mm wide, 1600mm high and has a wheelbase of 2850mm. Compared to the compact RAV4, the size is slightly larger. The bZ4X is an electric vehicle developed by Toyota for mass sales. It is a car that does not emphasize specific performance, and the performance is very balanced. It is an electric car that anyone can drive with confidence. It is not currently available and is scheduled to be released this year, with a sales target of around 5,000 units in 2022. In the Japanese market, it is expected that the goal will be achieved, and there will not be too much trouble, because Toyota has a very high market share in Japan.
Comparing the body dimensions of the two models, the IONIQ 5 is 30 mm wide and 150 mm long. Compared to zero-hundredx acceleration, Ioniq 5 takes 5.2 seconds and bZ4X takes 7.7 seconds. The Ioniq 5 has a top speed of 185 km/h and the bZ4X has a top speed of 160 km/h. The Ioniq 5 fast charger supports 221kW and the bZ4X only supports 150kW, so the Ioniq 5 charges faster when it comes to charging.
When it comes to interior quality, the prevailing view is that "IONIQ 5" is far superior. There is a good sense of openness in the driver's seat and passenger seat. The use of two large LCD screens on the centre console (while the bZ4X has only one centre screen) can have a huge impact on the first impression of the interior.
In addition, unlike the bZ4X, which is based on a gasoline vehicle platform, the IONIQ 5 is an all-electric vehicle platform. There is no center console like Tesla's, and the first row is also very open.
The rear seats are also more advantageous than the Ioniq 5, whether it is the material of the rear seats or the feel of the touch, the Ioniq 5 is better than the bZ4X.
In summary, the Ioniq 5 excels in terms of driving pleasure, improved powertrain, interior material texture and handling. The ride comfort, control system user interface and ride comfort of the two models are similar.
The Ioniq 5 is priced at JPY 4.79 million to JPY5.89 million in Japan. Orders can be accepted starting in May and delivery starting in July.
For pure electric vehicles, it can be seen that dedicated platforms are important for electric vehicles. In this regard, Toyota does have to actively exert its strength, otherwise it will be surpassed by modern cars.