Toyota He has always stated that he would never take the step to 100% electric mobility until he was clear about its viability. And it seems that he already has everything much clearer. The Toyota bZ4X It will become the company's first model to be 100% electric, with the exception of the Toyota Proace City Electric. Although in theory it is not Toyota's first electric vehicle, it will be the first of a new family.
With the release of the bZ4X in the fall of 2021, the Japanese kick off their EV division, collected under the BZ (Beyond Zero) sub-brand. Although the informative launch takes place at the end of 2021, the commercial launch does not take place until spring 2022. The bZ4X is characterized not only by its fully electric layout, but also by its SUV format, thus continuing the current market trend. . It is a product twinned with the Subaru solterra.
Technical characteristics of the Toyota bZ4X
When we talk about Toyota it is impossible not to refer to its hybrids. The Japanese were the fathers of a technology that was a revolution. Although its entry into electric mobility has been late, it already had previous bases with which to speed up development. Under the bodywork of the Toyota bZ4X hides the e-TNGA platform, a specific version of the well-known TNGA architecture used by other company models such as the Toyota RAV4 or Toyota Camry.
In this case, the platform has not only been adapted to the demands of electric mobility, it has also been modified to adapt to the particular measurements of this C-SUV. Externally it reaches 4,6 meters long and 1,6 meters high. To these levels must be added a wheelbase of 2,85 meters, which guarantees optimal living space for a maximum of five passengers.
Three of them are installed in a second row of seats where the absence of a central tunnel that limits the movements of the occupants stands out. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Toyota bZ4X only offers a rear trunk. The space under the hood is reserved for the engine and auxiliary equipment components. The only available trunk offers a load capacity of 452 liters, expandable by folding down the second row of seats.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Toyota bZ4X
Since the official announcement has been made recently, the mechanical range of the Toyota bZ4X has not been made up in its entirety. From Japan they have given some first brushstrokes in terms of performance, capabilities and autonomy. The bZ4X was born as a 100% electric model, so its entire commercial portfolio revolves around that premise. The advertised offer only offers two units, one with front-wheel drive and one with all-wheel drive.
The range access unit has a centrally positioned lithium-ion battery with 71,4 kWh capacity and a single front block in a transverse position. It advertises a maximum power output of 204 horsepower and 265 Nm of torque. According to official data announces a maximum autonomy of 436 kilometers. The most performant model is the bZ4X all-wheel drive. Using the same battery, it offers two electric motors, one on each axis, until generating a maximum power of 218 horsepower and 336 Nm of torque with a stipulated autonomy of 411 kilometers.
When it comes to recharging, Toyota has opted for high-speed systems. Up to 150 kW in direct current and up to 11 kW in alternating current. Taking these capabilities into account, the Toyota bZ4X will be able to recover from 0 to 80% of the charge in just 30 minutes if the connection is made to a 150 kW fast charging point. Throughout 2022, it is expected to introduce an 11 kW three-phase alternating current on-board charger.
Equipment of the Toyota bZ4X
At the moment the information transmitted about equipment and technologies is somewhat primitive, although the form that the interior will present has been revealed. A cabin where the most predominant material will be plastic, although as always happens with Toyota, the perceived quality is correct and the feeling of durability is much higher than that of other models market.
As is customary in the Japanese company, Toyota offers several levels of equipment in very closed packages that barely allow customization options. The finishes are: Advance and Style Plus. The main differences between them lie in the base equipment, although aesthetic modifications can also be observed such as the size of the wheels or the two-color bodywork.
As far as equipment is concerned, the Toyota bZ4X stands out with state-of-the-art elements, displaying the technological references of an electric car. In its list of equipment, elements such as: Full LED headlights, digital instrumentation, multimedia system with large touch screen, connectivity for mobile devices, electric seats, navigator, and extensive safety equipment based on Toyota Safety Sense technology stand out.
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The Toyota bZ4X according to Euro NCAP
At the end of 2022 the security department Euro NCAP tests the resistance of the Toyota bZ4X, awarding it five safety stars, the highest possible score. The electric SUV demonstrates excellent behavior in tests, whose individual results are as follows: 88 out of 100 in adult passenger protection, 87 out of 100 in child passenger protection, 79 out of 100 in pedestrian vulnerability and 91 out of 100 in traffic assistants. driving.
Rivals of the Toyota bZ4X
It is hard to believe that it has taken Toyota so long to get into electric mobility. The Japanese have been faithful to their principles, although this has led to a market where rival units are increasingly numerous. at the time of look for direct enemies of the Japanese we must do it in the general and electric C-SUV segment. Among them are units such as: Nissan ariya, Hyundai ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-e, MG Marvel R, Volkswagen ID.4 y skoda enyaq, among others. All of them are similar in size and features, the Japanese being one of the smallest in the category.
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- electric drivetrain
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- short range
- Without front trunk
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Toyota bZ4X price
Toyota wants to position itself as one of the leaders in the electric car industry and for that it needs to sell its first commercial unit at a competitive price. In Spain, the starting price of the Toyota bZ4X stands at 42.000 euros, without offers or plans to help the purchase of electric vehicles. That amount is associated with the lowest finish in the range, the Advance, with the mechanical version of a single engine and 204 horsepower. The most expensive in the family is the dual-motor bZ4X Style Plus with a minimum price of 49.000 euros, without offers or promotions.
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