On April 28, FAW Toyota bZ4X officially opened pre-sale, launching a total of 5 new models, with a pre-price range of 220,000-300,000 yuan. The new car uses the same design concept as the overseas version, and adopts the X-MODE four-wheel drive system and the Grip-Control intelligent multi-road condition adaptation system developed with Subaru. As the first model of the e-TNGA pure electric exclusive architecture, FAW Toyota bZ4X also brings many innovative technologies.
Regarding the meaning of the name bZ4X, Toyota officially said that "bZ" is the meaning of the exclusive series of pure electric vehicles, that is: beyond ZERO, to achieve the value of "beyond zero emissions". The number "4" represents the body size, which belongs to the intermediate level, and the last letter "X" represents the SUV, which is fused together, which is the origin of the name of this car model.
In terms of appearance, whether it is the narrow and long shape headlights equipped with four light sources, the body color paint decoration above the headlights, the two-color engine cover design, or the short suspension and long wheelbase body structure, the overall outline of the FAW Toyota bZ4X is completely different from the previous Toyota fuel models, which is very innovative.
On the side of the body, the contrast at the fenders is dynamic and creates a wide-body-like effect, which is combined with the upper slipback body design to make the youthful atmosphere of the whole car more intense. In addition, the new car is equipped with an 18-inch double five-spoke wheel rim, the visual effect is relatively full, and the top model is also equipped with a digital key and a solar charging dome, which can use solar power to generate 12V power or power battery, and the energy absorbed by the vehicle can be driven by about 1750km per year. In terms of body size, the new car reached 4690mm, 1860mm and 1650mm in length, width and height, respectively, and the wheelbase was 2850mm.
Compared with the front part, FAW Toyota bZ4X rear has more edges and corners, coupled with the design of the double spoiler and the huge diffuser at the bottom, creating a strong sporty atmosphere, which can undoubtedly harvest the hearts of young users. In terms of practical configuration, the new car will also be equipped with kick-sensing open trunk tailgates.
In addition to the avant-garde design, FAW Toyota bZ4X also tries to stay on the audience's taste buds a little longer with an environmentally friendly, intelligent and practical in-car experience.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a new symmetrical layout, which is somewhat different from the fuel models sold by Toyota. The addition of the 12.3-inch central control large screen also caters to the current design mainstream, enjoys the digital in-vehicle ecosystem of the cockpit, supports speech recognition, and easily realizes human-computer interaction. In addition, a large area of fabric material is used in the console area, highlighting the concept of environmental protection.
In terms of power, FAW Toyota bZ4X launched two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions for users to choose. Among them, the two-wheel drive version is equipped with a single motor with a maximum power of 150 kilowatts; the maximum power of the front motor of the four-wheel drive version is 80 kilowatts, the maximum power of the rear motor is 80 kilowatts, and the maximum power of the integrated system can reach 160 kilowatts. In terms of batteries, the new car will be equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 71.4 kWh, with a pure electric mileage of about 500 kilometers under WLTC conditions.
In addition, the bZ4X is also equipped with low attenuation and high safety drive batteries, CLTC energy consumption is as low as 116Wh/km, CLTC cruising range up to 615 km. At the same time, the bZ4X's battery is developed with the goal of maintaining a battery capacity of 90% after 10 years of the world's top 10 years, aiming to create an electric vehicle that can be used for a long time.
In terms of driving control, the bZ4X is equipped with X-MODE four-wheel drive off-road auxiliary mode (four-wheel drive model), with the newly developed Grip-Control intelligent creep mode to meet the needs of daily life to light off-road use.
In terms of safety, the new "TOYOTASafetySense Smart Walk Safety Assistance Kit" combines many intelligent driving assistance functions to create a comprehensive protection for users in scenarios such as congestion, smooth driving, and getting on and off. In terms of body structure, the bZ4X adopts a comprehensive collision response structure, which can protect the occupants, battery safety and the opposing vehicle. In terms of battery safety, bZ4X strengthens the "prevention" of battery failures and "timely detection when there are signs of failure", and brings users a solid security guarantee through multiple monitoring systems.
As the first model under the e-TNGA architecture of FAW Toyota, whether it is a novel avant-garde design, or an ultra-long service life battery, intelligent multi-road condition adaptation system and other innovative technologies related to quality and driving, FAW Toyota bZ4X has the strength to stir the pure electric medium-sized SUV market, coupled with FAW Toyota's strong brand appeal and durable reputation in China, it can have enough appeal to today's young consumers.