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october 29, 2021 - Toyota

Details of All-New bZ4X BEV Announced


  • Contribution to SDGs based on the concept of "home planet"
    Toyota's approach to carbon neutrality is "practical and sustainable," aiming to reduce CO2 with products that are easy to use and highly appealing.
  • The #toyota bZ series adopts a BEV-dedicated platform that aims for a value greater than zero ("beyond Zero"). The bZ4X has the excitement of an SUV-style BEV, driving appeal, and is the first model of the Toyota's bZ series, which emphasizes safety and peace of mind. It will be launched worldwide in the middle of 2022.
  • Toyota is promoting the deployment of BEVs in its full lineup, starting with the bZ4X.

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.

  1. You & Others

In addition to comfortable cabins, #toyota bZ offers a new lifestyle and the opportunity to spend precious time with family and friends.

  1. You & Your Car

Toyota bZ delivers the BEV's unique joy of driving and excitement at anticipated possibilities.

  1. You & the Environment

Toyota bZ will not only reduce CO2 and other emissions―it aims to contribute positively to the environment.

  1. You & Society

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

  1. Cars that are more than just a means of transport, able to provide enjoyable time and space for passengers, with the "activity hub" concept

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.

  1. Toyota bZ4X adopts a BEV-dedicated platform (first for Toyota) based on e-TNGA philosophy, to achieve impressive driving performance through a low center of gravity and greater rigidity.

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.

  1. Performance Focused on Safety and Peace of Mind

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.

*2*3

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

  1. You & Others
    In addition to comfortable cabins, #toyota bZ4X offers a new lifestyle and the opportunity to spend precious time with family and friends.
  1. A spacious, quiet and relaxing space in any seat
  • An extra wide cabin space thanks to the BEV-dedicated platform
  • Ensuring a tandem distance equivalent of a D-segment sedan (1,000 mm)
  • Medium Segment SUV Class-leading legroom for front and rear seats
  • Home-like comfort
  • A liberating sensation owing to the low instrument panel and large panoramic roof (specially equipped vehicles)
  • An upholstered instrument panel to create a calm interior
  • A quiet space that stimulates conversation

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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