It will go on sale in the middle of 2022
After unveiling in October the design for the , bZ4X , Toyota now has the complete specs of its new electric vehicle. It will be available to dealers by mid-2022, as a product of the 2023 model year.
The bZ4X is driven by Toyota’s eTNGA platform, which was designed specifically for electric cars. The floor is flat beneath the lithium-ion battery. Toyota claims that the battery is protected by a cross-framing structure. This increases the model’s rigidity. The body structure, rear suspension and frame components surround the battery are made of high-tensile steel.
FWD |
AWD |
|
Front Motor Output |
201 HP (150 kW). | 107 HP (80 kW). |
Rear Motor Output |
NA | 107 HP (80 kW). |
Total System Output |
201 HP (150 kW). | 215 HP (160 kW). |
Battery Capacity |
71.4 kWh | 72.8 kWh |
Estimated Range |
250 miles | TBD |
The all-wheel-drive version features X-Mode, which provides additional traction for light off-roading. Grip-Control is also available on this drivetrain. It uses electric motors to improve cornering performance.
Below is a table that shows the dimensions and weights of the bZ4x.
Length |
184.6 inches |
Width |
73.2 inches |
Height |
64.9 inches (including antenna). |
Wheelbase |
112.2 inches |
Cabin Length |
76.4 inches |
Cabin Width |
59.6 inches |
Cabin Height |
45.0 inches |
Seating Capacity |
5 |
Weight |
FWD: 4,232 pounds AWD: 4,420 pounds |
The bZ4X’s interior features an unusual instrument panel layout and an exposed digital screen. The display is protected from the sun by a transparent cover. This makes it difficult to read in bright conditions. 
A panoramic roof with dual panes is part of the interior. The occupants can plug in their gadgets through the USB ports of type A or C.
The bZ4X’s tech makes it more comfortable to drive in cold weather. Toyota’s first ever radiant foot-and leg heater is now available for front-seat passengers. Heating is also provided for the steering wheel and seat. The cabin is also heated by a heat pump system that warms and cools it.
The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 safety suite is now available on the electric crossover. The detection range of the monocular camera and millimeter-wave radar has been extended. Pre-collision systems are capable of low-light cyclist detection, daytime motorcycle detection, and guardrail detection. Lane Tracing Assist mode has an improved lane recognition.
Many systems can be improved by over-the-air updates, such as Toyota Safety Sense or the multimedia tech.
Toyota’s first entry into a family of fully-electric vehicles is the bZ4X. It intends to produce 15 EVs worldwide, 7 of which will be in the bZ range.