Toyota being one of the massive automotive manufacturers in the world has made some innovative gasoline replacements. It is late for the game of producing all-electric vehicles. It has recently released the innovative and modern SUV, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X.
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X comes with edgy styling, unlike other Toyota gasoline-powered SUVs. It has a similar size as RAV4 but has a longer wheelbase. These are sold at the Toyota dealerships nationwide. Both a front and all-wheel-drive model are offered. The bZ4X was co-developed along with the Subaru Solterra. The models are almost the same but the Subaru is relatively costly and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
Pricing
The bZ4X is available in XLE(starting at $43,215) with limited trim levels(starting at $47,915). It is available in a single motor/front-wheel drive or dual motors/all-wheel drive. Upgrading the latter one would cost $2080 for either trim.
Design and Technology
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X comes with an attractive and striking design. The advanced look of the electric vehicle and the sleek are combined to get that attractive and confident SUV design. Toyota bZ4X, having around 25 years of experience in battery technology can offer 250 miles on a single full charge. It is an innovative all-electric vehicle that offers great performance no matter what road it is and turns heads wherever it goes. It delivers the same reliability as any other Toyota model and comes with a 10-year warranty.
Performance
The front wheel, the single motor model delivers 201 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive model has two motors. So for this version, the power is slightly increased to 215 horsepower way too lesser than the all-wheel-drive Hyundai Ioniq 5 (320 hp) or the all-wheel-drive ID.4 (295 horsepower). The dual-motor version can go up to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. The ride is smooth on a bumpy road with the steering having enough weighting amount. Regenerative braking can also be integrated through a button on the center console. One pedal driving is not offered in bZ4X which is available in other EVs.
Interior
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X has a comfortable and spacious airy interior. The dashboard has a digital gauge display and a 12.3 inches central screen. It comes with a standard wireless smartphone monitoring and the navigation is also included for the first three years. After that, the navigation will be provided through the subscription. A wide center console is present between the two front seats. It features open storage underneath with standard wireless smartphone charging. Radiating heating element in the lower dash is an optional feature in the limited. It warms the front seat riders’ legs. There is no frunk. The rear cargo hold is in the range of 26 to 28 cubic feet.
Range and Battery Life
The two bZ4X powertrains have almost the same batteries that are a 63.4 KWh battery pack in a single motor version and a 65.5 kWh battery pack in a dual-motor version. The EPA range approximates for the FWD, single-motor model is 242 for the limited and 252 miles for XLE. As for the all-wheel-drive version, it comes in at 222 miles for the limited and 228 miles for XLE. It comes with a level 2 supply and a 6.6-kW onboard charger that can replenish the battery in nine hours. Toyota asserts that adding 80 percent charge takes less than an hour at a DC fast charger. It has peak charging rates of 150 kW for the front-drive models and 100 kW for the all-wheel-drive models. The buyers get a year of free charging at EVgo locations.
Infotainment and Connectivity
All of the bZ4X models come with a large 12.3 inches infotainment touchscreen along with the wireless Apple CarPlay, Android capability, and a 7-inch digital gauge display. The system is integrated well enough with the onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, cloud-based navigation, and wireless smartphone charging. A 6-speaker stereo with SiriusXM satellite radio is present as a standard. However, users can upgrade to a 9-speaker JBL stereo system available on the Limited trim.
Specifications
Some of the specifications of the new 2023 Toyota bZ4X are mentioned below:
Price when new | $43,215 |
Engine | Twin 80kW permanent magnetic electric motors |
Weight/material | 4542 lbs (2060kg) |
Performance | 215bhp, 248 ft-lb, 6.9 seconds 0-62mph, 99mph, 0g/km (from the tail pipe) |
Dimensions
The dimensions for the new 2023 Toyota bZ4X are:
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
Length | 4,690 mm (184.6 in) |
Width | 1,850–1,860 mm (72.8–73.2 in |
Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,920–2,020 kg (4,233–4,453 lb) (bZ4X) |
Safety
Like any other Toyota model bZ4X also have a set of driver assistance features like automated emergency braking, cyclist and pedestrian detection and lane-keeping assistance. The safety features include:
● Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
● Standard adaptive cruise control
● Standard lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Toyota always comes at a close match with its competitors but what makes it superior is that it delivers high-quality coverage and maintenance. Also, its electrical component warranty is
industry-standard.
● Electrical components will be covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles
● power-train warranty includes 5 years or 60,000 miles
● Limited warranty includes 3 years or 36,000 miles
● Complimentary maintenance is covered for 2 years or 25,000 miles
*Photos taken and provided by Toyota
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