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The all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV blends bold, modern styling with tech-laden features in an extremely capable platform. Toyota engineers designed the bZ4X for a multifaceted lifestyle–urban living as well as SUV-like power to tackle outdoor adventure.
The bZ4X, an acronym for “Beyond Zero,” delivers an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards). According to the EPA, the average estimated fuel cost savings over five years for the 2023 bZ4X XLE FWD compared to the average new vehicle is up to $5,000.
Under the hood
The bZ4X offers the off-road performance you’d expect from a capable SUV.
Offered in both Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive, the all-electric bZ4X produces a horsepower rating of 201 for FWD and a horsepower rating of 214 for AWD. The bZ4X offers instantaneous torque with an estimated 0-60 acceleration time of 7.1 seconds for FWD and 6.5 seconds for AWD.
The XLE FWD model has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles. The XLE AWD model has an EPA-estimated range of up to 228 miles. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE AWD is 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway and 104 MPGe combined.
An intelligent throttle feature provides a smoother feel when accelerating and decelerating and slip suppression provides impressive control on slippery roads. The Regenerative Braking Boost Mode feature reduces the frequency the brake pedal must be depressed, helping to reduce the burden on the driver.
Comfort & Convenience
The bZ4X cockpit embodies a new generation of mobility with a design that helps the driver keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. The extra wide interior cabin offers a spacious, quiet and relaxing space for driver and passengers alike.
There is ample legroom for both front and rear seats as well as generous side-to-side space in the rear.
The bZ4X comes standard with a 12.3-inch widescreen Toyota Audio Multimedia system, designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technologies team. bZ4X delivers enhanced connectivity and convenience features including remote updates.
Users can interact with the system through intuitive touch and voice activation controls. Toyota includes a three-year trial subscription to Drive Connect, its wireless bundle of services. The new Toyota Audio Multimedia allows for dual Bluetooth phone connectivity as well as support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Charging
When it comes to powering up bZ4X there are plenty of options, including 120V and 240V chargers as well as DC fast-chargers. All bZ4X models are equipped with a J1772/CCS1, the Combined Charging System socket.
CCS allows for both home and public charging. The 6.6 kW onboard charger allows the bZ4X to charge from low to full in about 9 hours with a Level 2 charger either at home or at a public charger (at optimal outside temperatures).
Safety
bZ4X is the first to feature the latest Toyota Safety SenseTM safety package. This system has been enhanced by expanding the detection range of the millimeter wave radar and monocular camera. Toyota has enhanced the performance of each function and added new functions to assist in normal driving conditions.
For example, the Pre-collision system has been enhanced to offer Low-Light Cyclist Detection, Daytime Motorcyclist Detection and Guardrail Detection. Also, lane recognition is enhanced to add improved functionality while in Lane Tracing Assist mode. The goal of TSS is designed to help prevent or mitigate accidents, further reduce traffic fatalities and injuries and ease the burden on drivers.
Blind Spot Monitor is standard on all grades. A new safety feature and a Toyota First, Safe Exit Assist, is also standard on bZ4X. This system helps support avoidance of collisions between an open door and/or occupants who have exited and vehicles approaching from the rear.
Other safety features include:
- Blind Spot Monitor functionality, if the system detects an approaching vehicle and judges that there is a possibility of a collision with an opened door or passengers who have exited, an indicator in the outer mirror is lit to audibly alert the occupants.
- Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan including 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View is available on the Limited grade.
- Top-Mounted Meter right above the steering wheel with the goal to reduce the number of times the driver takes their eyes off the road. The parallax angle of the meter also extends the perspective for the driver when viewing, also achieving a reduced response time between the road and the MID.
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