Toyota City, Japan, October 29, 2021―Toyota has announced the details of bZ4X, its all-new model BEV*1.
Toyota's Approach to Carbon Neutrality is "Practical and Sustainable"
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is striving to resolve various issues to realize a sustainable society, with the aim of passing down this beautiful Earth, our home planet, to future generations. We leverage strengths fostered through manufacturing, producing technological innovation in application to CASE to expand the potential of cars, striving to provide services that provide freedom of mobility to all, in an effort to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
In particular, reduction of CO2 emissions is an urgent challenge on a global scale, and #toyota is tackling initiatives towards achieving carbon neutrality (CN) by 2050. It is significant that the popularization of eco-friendly vehicles will contribute to reductions in CO2.
For this reason, #toyota believes in the idea of "introducing sustainable vehicles practically" and is developing a full line-up of electrified vehicles―comprising HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs, and FCEVs―in preparation to offer its customers a wide range of choices. #toyota aims to reduce CO2 with products that are easy to use and highly appealing.
The new BEV series, #toyota bZ, is also based on this policy. We aim to gain acceptance from many customers in regions with great demand for BEVs and plentiful supply of electricity from renewable energy, such as China, the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and plan to introduce seven #toyota bZ models by 2025.
"bZ" is New Value Provided by "beyond Zero"
With the introduction of its new bZ series, #toyota established the following four target values.
In addition to comfortable cabins, #toyota bZ offers a new lifestyle and the opportunity to spend precious time with family and friends.
Toyota bZ delivers the BEV's unique joy of driving and excitement at anticipated possibilities.
Toyota bZ will not only reduce CO2 and other emissions―it aims to contribute positively to the environment.
Toyota bZ aims to create a safer society where everyone enjoys greater peace of mind.
The bZ4X was developed on this basis, as a medium-segment SUV-type BEV, the first model in the #toyota bZ series. #toyota will promote the deployment of BEVs in its full lineup starting with this bZ4X.
bZ4X Vehicle Overview
Toyota developed the "activity hub" concept for cars that will usher in a new era, incorporating the intent to play a role in building "bonds" by being able to provide enjoyable time and space for driver and passengers alike. We are striving after innovation in all areas, including interior, styling, driving sensation and performance, aiming to create exciting cars.
The BEV-dedicated platform (first for Toyota) which is the basis of all systems was jointly developed with Subaru Corporation (Subaru). Through this platform, which incorporates the unique requirements of BEVs with a low center of gravity and greater rigidity, we pursued off-road performance required for SUVs, with attractive, smooth, intuitive driving performance, not just for a BEV, but for any car.
Toyota was determined to offer performance focused on safety and peace of mind for new owners, as with all #toyota vehicles. In practical terms, we aimed for a BEV that can be driven safely and conveniently for many years, considering securing cruising range*2, particularly in winter settings, and targeting a top-class battery capacity retention ratio (90%*3 after 10 years). In terms of safety, in addition to pursuing a high degree of battery cell safety, we adopted the latest #toyota Safety Sense active safety package, used a body structure adapted to collision from any direction, and a battery pack that contributes to ensuring protective performance in a collision, aiming to create a BEV that provides driving safety.
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Cruising range per charge (WLTC, FWD Vehicle, in-house measurements) is approximately 500 km |
Target values under development. The period of use and mileage is assumed to be 10 years, or 240,000 km (150,000 miles), whichever is shorter |
Details of the bZ4X are listed below
bZ4X Details
High soundproofing glass and wind-noise reduction provides a quietness that enables clear conversation while driving
Further information in the press release to download
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