This is a preview of what you can expect to see before the full launch in 2021.
Toyota teases a midsize electric crossover riding in its E-TGNA platform to make it an EV for Europe. Although the full unveiling will be in 2021, this rendering from Motor.es uses to render the basis of how the vehicle might appear.
The EV crossover’s design represents a significant departure from current Toyotas. The designers chose to design the EV crossover with blocky surfaces rather than smooth styling that is more aerodynamic.
The front fascia features small headlights at the top and is prominent. Near the windshield, there is a black contrasting portion on the flat hood. The main line of the body runs along the side and is formed by a crease just below the windows. The thickest pillar in the rear is more than the others and has a body color other than black.
This rendering of the design trademark render gives you a great view at the bizarre rear end. The tail extends outward from the rear glass. The company may want all of the rear glass to be transparent. If so, this styling option could give the tail a unique look by bending the light according to the angle a person looks at it.
Toyota first showed this new design direction when it announced in June 2019 the introduction of 10 electric cars using the eTNGA platform. Six of these vehicles will be made available worldwide. The company teased the crossover with renderings that showed a common styling philosophy.
Toyota uses the codename BZ3 to describe the midsize crossover electric vehicle. Although this is not the official name of Toyota, it’s a common one since they prefer to give products proper names rather than alphanumeric ones.