History/Overview
For an automaker as dedicated to electrification as Toyota, it has taken the brand a long time to move into the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment. That changes with the BZ4X, a compact crossover that gives Toyota its first mass-market EV model.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
The 2023 Toyota BZ4X is a brand-new addition to the Toyota lineup.
Available Trims
Toyota offers the BZ4X in L, LE, and XLE trim levels. L and LE are front-drivers powered by a single motor, while XLE adds a rear-mounted motor for more power and all-wheel traction.
Standard Features
L trim starts with passive keyless entry, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, a 7.0-inch driver info display, six-speaker audio, dual-zone A/C, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, and auto-levelling LED headlights.
BZ4X’s basic safety package comprises forward collision mitigation, lane tracing assist, radar cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and safe exit alert.
LE adds rear cross-traffic alert, a power tailgate, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, heated front seats/steering wheel, puddle lights, and a front wiper de-icer.
XLE gains parking sensors, rear cross-traffic braking, wireless phone charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a panoramic roof.
Key Options
The sole option is a tech package for XLE trim, which adds 20-inch wheels, softex upholstery, upgraded headlights, heated rear seats, adjustable driver lumbar, 360-degree cameras, digital key, hands-free tailgate, ventilated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, advanced park assist, and a nine-speaker stereo.
Fuel Economy
As of this writing, Toyota has not published energy consumption estimates for the BZ4X, but it estimates the car’s driving range at 406 km on a full charge.
Competition
With the BZ4X, Toyota goes up against the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV6, Kia Niro EV, Subaru Solterra, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, VW ID.4, and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
