Toyota bZ4X
| Toyota bZ4X | |
|---|---|
 Toyota bZ4X Concept | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Also called | Subaru Solterra[1] |
| Production | 2022 (to commence) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | e-TNGA |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Dual-motor system permanent magnet synchronous |
| Battery | Lithium-ion |
The Toyota bZ4X is an all-electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by Toyota. The vehicle debuted in April 2021 as the "bZ4X Concept". It is the first vehicle to be based on the e-TNGA platform co-developed by Toyota and Subaru,[2] and the first model of the Toyota bZ ("beyond Zero") series of zero-emission vehicles.[3][4]
Overview
The design of the bZ4X was previewed by pictures of a series of electric concept vehicles released by Toyota in June 2019. The company highlighted the plan to release six electric vehicles between 2020 and 2025, using the e-TNGA platform.[5] The vehicle was also previewed by Subaru, which is developing the vehicle with Toyota as a concept mockup showcasing a similar concept design in January 2020.[6]
The bZ4X Concept was revealed in 19 April 2021 and was presented at Auto Shanghai at the same day.[7] While it is revealed as a concept vehicle, the vehicle appeared to be nearly production-ready.[8][9] The bZ4X is similar in size to the RAV4, but stood lower with a longer wheelbase and a sharper styling.[10] The vehicle has been developed in conjunction with Subaru, which is said to have had input into the car’s all-wheel drive system.[11] No further specifications of the vehicle were detailed by Toyota.[12]
Worldwide sales of the bZ4X will commence in mid-2022, with production planned in Japan and China.[13][14] Sales in the United States will also start in 2022.[15] Toyota has also stated that there will be seven "bZ" models to be launched globally by 2025.[16]
Subaru Solterra
Subaru revealed a rebadged version of the bZ4X called the Subaru Solterra (Japanese: スバル・ソルテラ, Subaru Sorutera).[17] Featuring a minor exterior redesign,[18] it uses the same e-TNGA platform rebranded to "e-Subaru Global Platform" (e-SGP).[19][20] The Solterra is scheduled to go on sale in mid-2022 in Japan, US, Canada, Europe and China.[21] The name "Solterra" is coined from a combination of the word "sol" and "terra", the Latin words for the "sun" and the "earth" respectively.[22][23]
References
- ^ "Subaru Solterra announced - brand's upcoming C-segment EV SUV gets a name; launching in mid-2022 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Toyota Reveals Electric SUV bZ4X Concept". InsideEVs. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Toyota bZ4X concept is brand's first bespoke electric car". Autocar. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Toyota bZ4X Concept Debuts As Vision Of Future Electric Crossover". Motor1.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Alexander Stoklosa (10 June 2019). "Toyota Details Six New EV Models Launching for 2020–2025". Car and Driver. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Beresford, Colin (22 January 2020). "Subaru Gives First Look at Electric Crossover It Will Build with Toyota". Car and Driver. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ CORPORATION, TOYOTA MOTOR. "Toyota announces its new BEV series, Toyota bZ, in establishment of a full line-up of electrified vehicles | Toyota | Global Newsroom". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Goodwin, Antuan. "Toyota BZ4X EV concept launches new 'Beyond Zero' branding". Roadshow. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Toyota bZ4X Concept – RAV4-sized electric SUV developed with Subaru, yoke steering, coming 2022 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Toyota bZ4X is the future of both Toyota and Subaru electric cars". Autoblog. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "New Toyota bZ4X previews electric SUV on sale in 2022". Auto Express. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Hoffman, Connor (19 April 2021). "Toyota bZ4X Concept Previews First of Seven New bZ EVs". Car and Driver. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Gauthier, Michael (19 April 2021). "Toyota's bZ4X Concept Previews An Electric SUV Coming In 2022". Carscoops. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Wren, Wesley (19 April 2021). "The Toyota bZ4X Is Toyota's All-Electric Crossover of the Future". Autoweek. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Toyota's bZ4X Has a Funky Name, But Heralds a Serious New Electric Future". MotorTrend. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Press Release - TOYOTA REVEALS GLOBAL ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY IN SHANGHAI". toyota.pressroom.com.au. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Subaru Solterra announced - brand's upcoming C-segment EV SUV gets a name; launching in mid-2022 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "2023 Subaru Solterra Electric Crossover Looks Just Like The Toyota bZ4X". Carscoops. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Subaru Solterra due in 2022 as firm's first electric car". Autocar. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Subaru Solterra is the next Toyobaru project... and it's electric - Auto News". AutoIndustriya.com. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Subaru Solterra Teased As Electric SUV Co-Developed With Toyota". Motor1.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Subaru Names New All-Electric SUV "Solterra"". Mynewsdesk (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "SUBARU、2022年に発売する新型EVの名称を「SOLTERRA（ソルテラ）」に決定". 日本経済新聞 (in Japanese). 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
External links
- Official press release (bZ4X)
- Official press release (Solterra)
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