Toyota's development in the pure electric vehicle market is not fast, until recently announced the pure electric vehicle strategy, and with beyond Zero as the brand concept to create the bZ series of pure electric vehicles.
The bZ4X is the first model of the bZ series of pure electric vehicles, which is a model built by Toyota based on the e-TNGA architecture, with the advantages of large wheelbase, large space, and small length and flexibility.
On March 21, the Electric Vehicle Observer gave a static experience of the car in Beijing.
On the front, the Toyota bZ4X features an enclosed near-rim grille design and a chrome trim strip that runs through the front.
On the side of the body, the Line Sense of the Toyota bZ4X is more rigid, and the slipback design of the D-pillar position is more obvious. The bZ4X is less than 4.4 meters long, but has a wheelbase of 2850mm, which is a significant advantage in the axle length ratio.
Some of the controversies are the design of the black trim panels near the left and right front models, which are somewhat abrupt and can be accepted by the market remains to be seen.
In what way, the design of a short spoiler on the roof is somewhat insufficient to shape the sense of power of the whole vehicle.
The bZ4X adopts the popular through-type taillight design, and a very small tail wing is designed on the upper part of the taillight, providing a sense of sport in the visual experience.
In terms of tires, the bZ4X uses Hankook's 235/60 R18 tires, which are relatively wide and flat, which help improve safety and ride comfort.
The headlights of the bZ4X are designed with full LED light clusters, which looks bright and energetic.
In terms of interior, the Toyota bZ4X of this experience adopts the traditional steering wheel design scheme, instead of the special-shaped steering wheel design on the concept car, but according to the manufacturer, the special-shaped steering wheel version will also be launched in the future.
The interior styling belongs to the decent type, and the layout of the large screen in the central control is basically similar to other Toyota models.
More specially, Toyota turned to bZ4X designed a shift area, the gear lever using electronic gear lever driving, shift efficiency is higher.
For rear passengers, Toyota bZ4X has made some special designs, the rear seats support 4/6 split and rewind function, and the cushion softness and hardness are moderate.
The central bulge in the rear floor is small, and the daily ride of 3 adults does not leave the middle passengers with nowhere to put their feet.
The bZ4X also has a rear air conditioner outlet for the rear passengers, as well as seat heating function, which is still very intimate for Toyota's care for the rear passengers.
The chassis of the Toyota bZ4X is fully enclosed, which helps to reduce wind resistance and act as a silent function.
In terms of power, the Toyota bZ4X has two powertrain options, namely the single-motor 150kW version and the dual-motor 80kW+80kW version.
In terms of power batteries, Toyota bZ4X is expected to use ternary lithium batteries, and there is news that the supplier is CATL. In terms of safety, Toyota provides double protection for the power battery of the bZ4X, one is the protection of the power battery pack itself, but in the lower part of the power battery pack, it also forms an additional protective layer through steel pipes and aluminum alloy skid plates.
In terms of intelligence, Toyota's bZ4X driver assistance system adopts a front-facing monocular camera design, and the outside of the body is equipped with 12 ultrasonic radars, and the number of millimeter-wave radars has not yet been announced. Driver Assistance will support lane keeping and full-speed domain adaptive cruise, as well as auto parking.
As the first car of the bZ series, toyota was quite careful at the debut of the bZ4X, and there was some meaning of testing the water, but Toyota's determination to promote the bZ series of pure electric vehicles was very large.
According to the plan, by 2025, Toyota will launch 15 BEV models worldwide, and TOYOTA bZ pure electric exclusive series plans to launch 7 products, of which 5 will be introduced to the Chinese market.
After the withdrawal of FAW Toyota bZ4X, Toyota also plans to launch a bZ series pure electric sedan product within the year, and after the sedan and SUV are matched, the toyota bZ series model layout will be more abundant. However, whether Toyota can achieve the same success as hybrid vehicles in the strong Chinese pure electric vehicle market requires Further Efforts by Toyota.