Video Summary
-Developed in conjunction with Subaru.- Visually, functionally, and mechanically almost identical to the Subaru Solterra.
- Key competitors include the Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Tesla Model Y.
- It appeals to buyers who like Toyota for reliability and simplicity.
- The interior feels like any other gasoline car.
- Features include the grille, multi-lens LED headlights, black wheel arch cladding, a double spoiler, and a trendy LED taillight bar.
- The instrument panel is positioned way back towards the windshield and is meant to be viewed above the steering wheel rim.
- The dashboard is unique, and has cloth covering.
- It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen for stereo and navigation.
- Air conditioning controls are capacitive touch.
- Has some electric-only climate features.
- Plenty of storage space.
- All models come with a long list of standard safety equipment with its Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system.
- The Toyota BZ4X price, top-of-the-line all-wheel drive Limited trim, starts just under $50,000, and it costs approximately $12,000 less than a high-end Tesla Model Y.
- Single-motor cars have a 201-horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels.
- The all-wheel drive version has motors on both axles with 214 horsepower, and it reaches 60 in 5.8 seconds.
- The smooth, silent flow of power and torque is a hallmark of EVs.
- A problem for the car is range: Front-wheel drive maxes out at 252 miles, whereas the all-wheel-drive version with larger wheels and tires has a range of 222 miles.
- The front-wheel drive version can only charge at 150 kilowatts; the all-wheel-drive version only charges at 100 kilowatts.
- Low charging speeds affect fast charging performance.
- It offers approachable and smooth handling.
