In the world, electrification is like a trend, blowing through every corner of the automotive industry, whether it is a traditional car company or a new force, there is a determination and courage to all in electrification.
But among them, Toyota seems to be a different kind.
As one of the earliest automobile companies in the world to promote new energy models, compared with other companies, Toyota Motor's new energy pace is not slow. But obviously, Toyota's stability strategy is more valuable than the aggressive policies of other car companies.
The facts are the best proof.
In the past, Toyota has carried out a full range of electrification product layout in the fields of HEV/PHEV/BEV/FCEV, and from the results, in the development of Toyota's electrified models in the past 25 years, there has not been a single case of battery safety accidents, and it has truly achieved 0 accidents in battery systems in 25 years.
On April 28, Toyota's new pure electric layout product, toyota bZ4X, was officially pre-sold in China. Faw Toyota bZ4X and GAC Toyota bZ4X are both pre-priced at 220,000-300,000 yuan after subsidies, which will set the eyes of Toyota electrification farther away.
What is bZ?
When many car companies regard zero emissions as the ultimate goal of the "new four modernizations", Toyota's pure electric goal is to surpass zero emissions. So "bZ" refers to:
beyond Zero。
From the meaning of bZ, it is not difficult to see that the bZ4X, as the first model of Toyota's pure electric series, is not just zero emissions.
In Toyota's world, depth is far more important than breadth, which is why Toyota has today's reputation and quality.
Just as Toyota believes that fuel vehicles must take into account stability and fuel economy; in the era of electrification, Toyota believes that zero emissions are only the basic operation of pure electric models, and on top of pure electricity, Toyota is obviously still pursuing more valuable things. So, we saw more gold content belonging to a pure tram on the bZ4X.
bZ4X: When pure electricity can talk about driving pleasure
When pure trams began to become a trend, it was as if the world had only one evaluation of pure trams: more energy efficient. But in the values of the bZ4X, the standard of pure trams is not only energy saving, but also driving pleasure.
bZ4X is based on the exclusive BEV platform of the e-TNGA concept.
This means that different components can be used universally and freely combined, which greatly shortens the development time and flexibly provides different models to consumers.
What features does the platform give to bZ4X? In short, through the low center of gravity, high rigidity and carefully tuned suspension system, the sensorless switching from gasoline vehicles to BEVs is realized, and the driving pleasure and passion of motor drive are experienced.
For bZ4X, the e-TNGA architecture is the concept, and the BEV proprietary platform is the foundation. On top of that, it's also equipped with the X-MODE 4WD off-road assist mode, developed in collaboration with SUBARRU. The SUBARU, known for its horizontally opposed engines, is known for its outstanding handling. This means that the Toyota bZ4X's X-MODE 4WD off-road assist mode can also improve the stability of the vehicle in various road conditions and the driver's handling of the vehicle.
In fact, I have driven this car before, and it has left a very deep impression on me.
Thanks to the low speed of the electric motor, it can output peak torque, and driving in the city, the Toyota bZ4X's brisk, non-hysteretic acceleration is cooler than driving a gasoline car. In addition, the chassis of the bZ4X is a distinct comfort orientation, catering to the preferences of most domestic users. Soft and tough tuning can filter out the bridge joints and road surface undulations, drive through the speed bumps or potholes on the road, the suspension action does not drag mud with water, and the elastic texture is a plus for the Toyota bZ4X.
Does having comfort mean losing fun? Of course not! The bZ4X, which is an electric vehicle, also has an off-road gene.
It is equipped with the newly developed Grip-Control intelligent creep mode, which allows the bZ4X to intelligently adapt in a variety of road conditions. For example, when you encounter muddy or sandy road conditions that are catastrophic for other models, in front of the bZ4X, it becomes flat.
With the "Grip-Control Smart Creep Mode", driving in the mud, the bZ4X can intelligently distribute the drive force to the drive wheels with higher adhesion, allowing the vehicle to reduce skidding and effectively improve passability.
Similarly, the system also has special driving techniques specifically for sand, such as controlling the slight idling of the driving wheel, which is convenient for shaking off the sand on the attached tire, increasing the friction between the tire and the ground, and effectively avoiding the tire from falling into the sand.
At the same time, based on the "Grip-Control Intelligent Multi-road Condition Adaptation System", the bZ4X independently controls the front and rear motors, improves the handling stability of the vehicle, and achieves a minimum turning radius of 5.7m. This data is very gold-rich, the current mainstream medium-sized car turning radius of 8-12m, the smaller the turning radius, the better the vehicle's maneuverability. Giving full play to the characteristics of the motor drive, being able to meet the needs of daily life to light off-road use, and having a passability that exceeds expectations, this is also the status of TOYOTA bZ4X.
This is the fun of Toyota's driving control, and when the seemingly peaceful Toyota enters the era of electrification, you will feel a completely different Toyota temperament.
bZ4X: When pure electricity can make life better
According to the news released by Toyota, the bZ4X adopts the design concept of "Activity Hub". What is "Activity Hub"? Literally translated as the meaning of the activity center, from the beginning of the design of the concept of adhering to, but also makes this car not only a tool for moving, its more far-reaching significance is:
Great space to spend time with family and friends.
The most intuitive expression of this view is the beautiful feeling of bZ4X in space.
Thanks to the design concept of "Activity Hub", the bZ4X has created an ultra-long wheelbase of 2850mm through a short front suspension long wheelbase, and the rear space reaches 1000mm, which is comparable to the D-class sedan, and the front and rear legrooms have reached the highest level of SUV models of the same level. At the same time, by lowering the height of the center console, and adding a large opening skylight, the bZ4X creates an open interior effect.
In addition, the bZ4X is also equipped with high-performance acoustic glass, and measures such as reducing wind noise ensure the quietness of the interior space. The result is a spacious, quiet and comfortable space wherever you sit in the car.
When the occupants are comfortable enough, the bZ4X has not forgotten the driver's comfort in the details.
For example, it is equipped with Toyota's first knob electronic shift, the design is more humane, can effectively avoid misoperation; at the same time, bZ4X is equipped with a cabin cascading instrument panel, it has a 12 degree low pitch angle, the driver almost does not have to move the line of sight, so that driving is safer; it is also equipped with a digital intelligent cockpit, which can be integrated with the smartphone to easily identify every command of the user; and the loading of streaming media rearview mirrors, so that bZ4X can still have a clear vision even in a dark environment. Parking was also very easy.
It is worth mentioning that the bZ4X also has an infrared remote sensing heating system, even if the temperature outside the car is minus zero, it can feel warm in 60 seconds.
As an electric car, the bZ4X has also achieved a full sense of mileage security for the family.
Its roof panoramic sunroof is covered with solar panels, which can charge the smartphone 140 times a day, and can drive 1750 kilometers a year through solar power, which is equivalent to driving from Beijing to Chongqing. Not only can you charge in a parking lot without a charging pile, but you can also charge external devices through solar energy in the event of an emergency such as a disaster.
At the same time, the bZ4X has a maximum cruising range of 615km and a minimum power consumption of 11.6 degrees Celsius per 100 km. At the same time, bZ4X aims to maintain a battery capacity retention rate of 90% for 10 years at the world's best level, creating a safe and durable BEV for users.
More importantly, the bZ4X's sense of security is not only reflected in the endurance, but also in the various dimensions that a car can bring.
bZ4X: Safer when pure electricity
When Toyota and BEV, which had 0 accidents in battery safety systems in 25 years, met, safety became the most gold-rich label of the bZ4X.
In terms of intelligent safety, Toyota has adopted an upgraded "Toyota Safety Sense" auxiliary set in TOYOTA bZ4X, equipped with enhanced camera sensors, with a wider detection angle and longer forward detection distance, enhanced detection technology for identifying lanes and obstacles, improved the performance of millimeter-wave radar, and can detect obstacles closer to further prevent accidents.
It is equipped with 10 active safety intelligent driving assistance functions, including pre-collision safety system (PCS), lane departure warning system (LDA), dynamic radar cruise control (DRCC), lane tracking assistance system (LTA), etc., which can eliminate many safety hazards in the initial stage.
In addition, the bZ4X has a comprehensive security system, from vehicle structural safety to battery safety, fully armed. In terms of body structure, the main frame parts of toyota bZ4X are made of hot stamped materials and high-strength steel plates to improve the rigidity of key parts such as battery packs, drive assemblies, front and rear suspensions. This all-round collision response structure can maximize the safety of the occupants of the car.
In addition, TOYOTA bZ4X also has a wealth of entertainment information system, voice recognition function can control wipers, air conditioners and other equipment, digital key function can be directly through the smart phone to lock the car, unlock, start the system and other operations, but also authorized to family and friends.
With stable and advanced technology, to bring people a safer life, this is the meaning of toyota bZ4X. While other car companies are still struggling for profits, Toyota, a car company that is more focused on "humanism", has long created a warmer intelligent and safe new life for pure trams.
Write at the end:
Marked by the launch of the Toyota bZ4X, Toyota has officially entered the era of electrification.
And this time, Toyota brought a completely different self, when everyone labeled Toyota as "moderate", the emergence of bZ4X, so that Toyota has another label, that is, a better life.
Starting with the bZ4X, Toyota is still that Toyota, and Toyota is no longer that Toyota.