Meet Toyota’s Fully Electric bZ4X Concept; Debuts In The US

Toyota and Subaru are working together on this electric SUV and right now, that is enough to tell how highly anticipated this project is. The Toyota Group has already introduced it earlier but now the all-new Toyota bZ4X concept has made its debut in the US. To understand this electric SUV better, one should be familiar with the Toyota RAV4.

So is the all-new bZ4X concept takes inspiration from the well-established RAV4? Well, according to the brand, Toyota and Subaru have developed it from the scratch. But in terms of size and design, the all-new electric SUV might look very similar to the RAV4.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Toyota bZ4X Concept is the brand’s first electric SUV that is similar to RAV4. 
• The concept of this EV has made its US debut with an intent to go on sale soon.
• Several features such as a fully digital instrument cluster are expected to be a part. 

Toyota bZ4X Concept 

The carmaker has not revealed much regarding the all-new Toyota bZ4X yet. However, to begin with, it is based upon the brand’s new e-TNGA platform. As we can see, the all-new electric SUV is already close to its production form therefore, we can conclude that Toyota is only expected to give some final finishing touch to it.

Inside the cabin, the all-new bZ4X does feel futuristic. To be precise, it gets a highly situated instrument cluster that draws inspiration from the heads-up display. Also, a typical infotainment system with tons of buttons and knobs are still there for the enhanced practicality.

Pictures of a yoke-style steering wheel have been surfacing the internet. But the carmaker has finally introduced a conventional multi-functional steering wheel. To conclude, the production version of the upcoming bZ4X will get similar updates at the time of its unveiling.

We do not have any details regarding the powertrain yet. However, being an SUV, the all-new Toyota bZ4X is expected to come with a twin-electric motor setup. This way, it will also get a four-wheel-drive powertrain as standard. As per the recent updates, Subaru will launch the rebadged version of the Toyota bZ4X as Subaru Solterra.

Alternatives

The carmaker has an intention to launch the production version of the Toyota bZ4X by late 2021. Earlier, Toyota has already announced around 7 bZ models by 2025. When launched, the all-new Toyota bZ4X will compete against the likes of Hyundai Kona, Nissan Leaf and MG ZS EV among others. Want to know more about its prime rival? Take a look at the MG ZS EV down below.

MG ZS EV

MG Motors introduced the updated ZS EV for the Indian market at Rs.20.99 Lakhs. Currently, the updated version comes with improved ground clearance, 17-inch alloy wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, three drive modes, etc.

The carmaker has managed to derive an improved range from the ZS EV. However, it will continue to get a permanent magnet synchronous motor that churns out 143PS of power and 353Nm of torque. For more details related to MG ZS EV, click here.

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