On April 28, the first model of Toyota's bZ pure electric exclusive series, bZ4X, officially opened pre-sale, of which FAW Toyota bZ4X and GAC Toyota bZ4X will launch 5 models, with pre-sale prices ranging from 220,000 to 300,000 yuan.
Toyota bZ4X is built based on the Toyota e-TNGA architecture BEV platform and positions a pure electric medium-sized SUV. The new car adopts the new design concept of "Activity Hub", which restores the design of the concept car to the greatest extent. The hammer-shaped shark-shaped front face, the three-dimensional lightsaber-style taillights, and the stretched dynamic body streamline are all full of power and technology.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4690mm/1860mm/1650mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm, which maintains the consistent advantages of TNGA architecture models in space. In particular, the rear seating space can reach 1000mm, which is comparable to the level of D-Class cars.
In terms of safety configuration, it also maintains the high level of TNGA models, not only equipped with 8 airbags as standard in the whole series, but also equipped with a new "TOYOTA Safety Sense Safety Assist Kit", which does not have a high and low match in safety.
Of course, for fans who love this car, the Toyota bZ4X is not perfect. The biggest regret is the absence of the sci-fi "alien" steering wheel, according to the official version, whether to introduce it is still under active discussion. Fortunately, however, Toyota bZ4X's other black technology solar charging dome, some models can be obtained through optional installation.
Well, the following is the truth, which of the current Toyota bZ4X models is more recommended? From the current pre-price point of view, FAW Toyota bZ4X and GAC Toyota bZ4X each configuration of the same price, so next we will take FAW Toyota bZ4X as an example to guide the interpretation.
The first is the two-wheel drive enterprise version with a pre-price of 220,000 yuan, which can reach the high level of the same level of model in terms of active and passive safety because of the TNGA blessing in the configuration. But its shortcoming is endurance, only 400km under CLTC conditions, even daily commuting will be plagued by mileage anxiety, so the entry version we do not recommend.
Next is the two-wheel drive version with a pre-price of 240,000 yuan, the biggest upgrade point is that there is no need to worry about the mileage, CLTC can reach 615km. But in addition, other products do not have too many upgrades, only more than the two-wheel drive enterprise version of a PM2.5 filter device, still no sunroof, steering wheel for plastic material, the central control screen is only 8 inches, if there are higher requirements for the interior texture, please also see the next configuration.
Let's take a look at the two-wheel drive version (pre-priced at 260,000 yuan), CLTC also has a battery life of 615km, but compared with the previous configuration model, it adds 360-degree panoramic imagery, rear parking radar, segmented sunroof, roof rack, keyless entry, Bluetooth key, leather steering wheel, steering wheel heating, mobile phone wireless charging, leather seats, main driver seat waist support adjustment, main/co-driver seat electric adjustment, front/rear seat heating, 12.3-inch central control screen, satellite navigation system, voice recognition control system, Facial recognition, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, induction wipers and other functions.
Compared with the two-wheel drive version, the 20,000 yuan is very valuable, so we believe that the two-wheel drive free access version will be the main sales model of the bZ4X in the future.
Next is the four-wheel drive free version with a pre-price of 280,000 yuan, its front and rear motors total power of 160kW, the power has been improved, but the battery capacity is still 66.7kWh, so the CLTC endurance is reduced to 560km. There are more off-road driving modes and steep slopes in features, but the price has increased by 20,000 yuan, and we think the cost performance of this configuration is still good.
Finally, the top is equipped with a four-wheel drive free PRO version, with a pre-price of 300,000 yuan. It is worth noting that as a top-of-the-line model, its power has not changed compared with the previous configuration model, but the tires have been upgraded to 20 inches, but the CLTC endurance has been reduced to 500km.
This top-of-the-line model adds more chrome trim to the exterior and interior, with the addition of parallel assist, front parking radar, automatic parking entry, electric induction trunk, full-car keyless entry, driver's seat power seat memory, rearview mirror memory/reversing automatic rolldown and on-board air purifier.
In addition to battery life, if you are interested in the rich configuration of the top model, then it is recommended to install a solar dome, which can make up for the lack of battery life to a certain extent.
Red Dot Car Reviews:
In the era of fuel vehicles, Toyota has won a very good reputation with the advantages of TNGA in safety configuration and quality, and Toyota still continues such advantages on the pure tram of bZ4X.
But on the other hand, this is the first model of the bz series after all, and a gradual transition may be accepted by more consumers. Therefore, after comprehensively comparing the configuration and battery life, we believe that the Toyota bZ4X long-endurance high-endurance version with a pre-price of 260,000 yuan is a more recommended model.