2023 Toyota bZ4X full review // The Toyota of electric SUVs
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2023 Toyota bZ4X full electric SUV. The bZ4X is the first in a series of electric vehicles Toyota will be bringing out built on the e-TNGA platform and bZ stands for Beyond Zero. Toyota plans to expand to around 70 electrified models globally by 2025. This future lineup will feature 15 dedicated BEVs including 7 carrying the Beyond Zero name. There are four trims in Canada and two in the US. In Canada, the L and LE are both FWD models and the two top trims; the XLE and XLE with technology package are AWD. In the US, you have the XLE and Limited trims, each have FWD and AWD options.The bZ4X is quite a spacious EV, it is a little bit wider and 3.7” longer than the RAV4. Where you will see a big difference is in the wheelbase, the bZ4X is 6.3” longer. There is a new AWD system with Xmode, an available feature for the bz4X and a first for Toyota. According to Toyota you get an exhilarating, yet comfortable driving experience suited for everyday driving and light off-roading. In Canada, the bZ4X comes standard with 18” wheels, available 20” an 8” touchscreen is standard but all other trims get a 12.3” touchscreen. One up from the base model on the LE trim is where you’ll find heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Features available on our top trim test model include, a 9-speaker JBL audio system, a fixed panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a foot activated tailgate, power drivers seat, navigation, bird’s eye view camera and light grey SofTex upholstery.The bZ4X has an open and spacious cabin with plenty of legroom in the front and rear similar to a large sedan. There is a mix of materials in the cabin including a soft touch material added to the dashboard and piano black trim is featured throughout the vehicle on the lower trims, a satin material on the higher trims for a more luxurious feel. Only the top trim comes with the option of a black or light grey interior, all other trims have a black interior. Toyota has used sound proofing glass and wind noise reduction features to make the cabin quieter. The fixed panoramic sunroof including a power sunshade is available on the XLE trim and above. The door handles are a specialized shape designed to be ergonomic, making it easier to grip. The base trim gets an 8” touchscreen and all trims above a 12.3” screen. The XLE with the technology package has a digital key that is a feature of the Remote Connect service. Owners can now share vehicle access with ease, making it simple to lock, unlock and start the vehicle with your smartphone for the owner and up to seven friends and family members all through the Toyota app.
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You guys have the best reviews!! My #1 trusted source for Canadian car reviews!
Thanks for the great review. We were able to test drive and reserve a BZ4X XLE-AWD + technology package just today! Trading in our old 2011 Highlander for continued Toyota quality in the electric vehicle market. We loved the feel of this when driving. Your review helped make up the minds of these seniors. I know we’ll love it!
You guys are "The most humble and honest car review couple" on TH-cam. Thank you both of you so much for the candid and heartfelt recommendation for everyone of hardworking people in Canada who want to go electric this time. Total agreed with Andrea that most of us should go with LE for max value.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words, we really appreciate the support, it means a lot. I don't need all the bells and whistles, I just want a good EV and the LE trim works for me. Although this doesn't offer the most range compared to other EV's on the market, it's plenty for my daily drive, I would plug it in every night and keep the battery topped up.
@@andreaspencer9813 Right on, Andrea. I am putting in deposit for LE trims exactly you recommended. I am 100% on the same page with you. Such a good value with federal incentive, and lucky people in BC & Quebec with provincial rebates which makes even more values to get LE.
@@ossxq Awesome!!
Awesome review. I'll be in the market for another vehicle in a few years and will likely get an EV (or hybrid at the minimum). Hopefully when the time comes, the prices can come down a bit and the maybe the newer models will address the minor drawbacks of this one. I do find it interesting how, at least on paper, this one seems to be one of the least powerful options, yet it looked brisk enough when driving it. I'd also like to see more range in the future too.
My faviurote car reviewing couple on TH-cam! Keep up the good job, guys!
Great review with TONS of useful information- thanks!
This is what i call a car review, well done.
Amazing review! Thanks much Andrea and Zack
❤️ u guys!! Always look forward to seeing your reviews!
The white BZ4X with the black cladding has a Star Wars stormtrooper vibe to it. Excellent review as always.
Thank You Andrea and Zach, I just recently found you youtube reviews and have enjoyed them very much. You give all the important facts and your own honest opinions.
Welcome aboard!
so good actor's, maybe we gonna see them soon on movie theater
Thank you both for this fantastic review. I was anxious to see your full review :D
I still do not think we are there yet infrastructure wise but glad i got a Hybrid last year
great review thank you... I hope Alberta gets around to a rebate as well..
Thank you both of you❤️
Thank you for pointing out all the value that is was not apparent. I forgot how much of a difference between Toyota's quality control vs the other companies. Also, on the US site the level two charge noted that it does not include installation.
Great to see the numbers being added, really helps when comparing the different trims!
Was a little confused on the standard screen size on the different trims in Canada though if you can clear that up for us?
Standard touchscreen is 8" but all other trims get the 12.3" screen. 12.3" is standard in the US.
Really a pity that it doesn’t even come with driver seat memory for the top trim. But great job with the review as always!
Thank you both for your ongoing reviews as you bring a great real person feel to auto reviews that are missing from most other reviewers. Thank you, Toyota, for a new EV that actually has real buttons as compared to the cost saving oversized LCD screens I must say the 4X appears very well made but will need large charging capability improvements before America will widely accept it.
First time watching this channel and I'm impressed with the quality here.
Well done!
Welcome aboard!
6:24 heck yeah there should be a rear wiper. Especially in a country where half the year is snow or slush.
So true, little bit weirdo...
Hello from France ! 👏
One of my dreams : to drive an EV in Canada...😍🤩
i would love if you could review the Solterra, ideally in "off road " conditions. great jobs on all your reviews
I'm a big big fan of you.
What's are you doing is amazing.
The couple car review I hope you all the best in business and life.
Can I ask for something? Can you please mention the front and rear suspension type! It's important to me and I guess for many cars nerds.
All the best, I'm always tuned.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate the kind words and thanks for the suggestion.
Hugely helpful, thanks for your review. I didn't realize it didn't tow. So that scratches this option. It's down to the ID.4 vs the Tucson PHEV for us. I'm on the waitlist for both.
Love the shirt Zack is wearing. That blue is gorgeous!
This is an excellent review - thank you!
Can you comment on what it was like for the rear window in the rain?
Also will a dog crate fit in the rear cargo area with it shut?
I really like your reviews of vehicles. I have watched many and have now ordered a Subaru Solterra which has two memory positions for the driver seat on the luxury and Tech Canadian trim levels.
Great review... Can bz4x power something else like a auxiliary power generator? Does it have a room mode for camping?
Great review, can you please go a little bit in depth with the Tech?
We went on a shorter (320mi/510km), but 1st EV, road trip last weekend in our 2019 BMW i3 EV (no REX) that only has a 160-mile range and we were absolutely fine with plugging into ChargePoint’s L2 and L3 chargers when needed.
Both were in Target/Costco parking lots and we did some shopping while the car gained the 25% charge that we were looking to get. And the hotel had free Level 2 chargers, so everything worked out perfectly.
So, here is the BZ4X with a 100-mile/160-km more range than our i3 and can do everything just better.
I don’t get why people like to complain so much about the range not being enough for road trips! How many road trips are you taking anyway in a year?! 1, 2, maybe 3. Stop with all the whining!
With the current price of this car, I think it is worth to buy now
You're my fave car reviewers!😁
Another great video! What would be personal choice, Drea…between this and the iD4…leaning towards the VW..brand loyalty for me..
I would love to hear your thoughts on the 2022 E-tron Q4! I really consider both of your opinions :) thanks for all the videos!
Would love to get your take in a future video on if operational cost savings (fuel, maintence) specific to EVs should be considered when looking at the purchase price.
I wonder what's the packaging like for the Subaru version. Would be nice to have a base awd model
❤️VINFAST is very modern, gorgeous, quality, trendy ...
Awesome review very entertaining cant wait for the electric tacoma
🇺🇸 for around town... this is more than I need! For a weel... I might use 100 miles. Still waiting for sub 30k.
so hear I am with covid...gives me a chance to catch up on some reviews...think this is a home run for Toyota...the price for the fwd is not that bad figuring in the rebates...and with proper tires as mentioned will be of in the winter months..looks ok from 10 paces too...nice job..and has that badge on it which will basically sell itself...be well..enjoy😊
Hope you enjoyed Victoria. Just got on the list for one in a small town near me. I am also on the list for Vinfast VF8. Victoria BC is not taking anymore names. Duncan BC says 2-3 year wait for one. Does anyone know if blue is available for Canada?
Is the AWD always on or is it only activated when needed?
Do LE trims come with mat black arches or are those only on L trims?
Great review! Thank you! Is the inside room comparable to RAV4 or Highlander?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. It's bigger than the RAV4 but closer to the RAV4 than the Highlander - Andrea
nice video
The ID.4 has proved to be the best value yet again.
I would agree with that, the ID.4 offers the best value but I prefer the FWD option on the lower trims instead of RWD. We have a comparison coming out on Thursday between the bZ4X and the ID.4. The ID.4 doesn't offer ventilated front seats or heated rear seats but it does have driver seat memory which this bZ4X doesn't have.
@@andreaspencer9813 The ID.4 also has memory seats, powered seats, a heated windshield, a full panoramic moonroof and other features.
@@Demobot1 Plenty of features in the ID.4, like I said, it offers great value.
Gosh Andrea, Zack definitely looked scared as you excellerated away. Looks a cool EV, love the front grill. The dash looks fairly minimalist but still good to see some form of dials mix with the infotainment unit.
It's that quick snap you get when accelerating in an EV, so fun!
@@andreaspencer9813 I certainly can't wait to be in a position to go full EV, there are choices out there but may go hybrid initially next summer when my lease ends? We'll see, but totally agree they have that instant torque, big fun.
Nice car... Save the earth with this car 👍
nice looking car :)
How long does the battery last and how much to replace it Great review
Trying to decide between VW iD4 and BZ4. Was told iD4 comes with no spare tire of any kind. Is this true for the BZ4 as well? Based on your road testing which vehicle (and trims) do you prefer?
Glad that they made it fit within the iZEV rebate. I find the omission of a rear wiper much more offensive than that of a power seat, I use my rear wiper much more often than I adjust the seat but that's just me.
I had an old Civic Hatchback which did not have the rear wiper option. Rain-X is your friend. The rear defrost also helps but I cannot explain that one
the silver black colors on this vehicle look really good
80% charge in ONE Hour !!! That’s a no brainer, I’d not want one !!! As always a great review, I was waiting to see your review and you covered it all, many thanks, won’t run out to the dealer to order one but I will enjoy my ICE for now.
Yes, developed with technology that was "in" 2 - 3 years ago including charging rate. No pre-conditioning while driving to a charger. Like you, a no brainer to pass on this. Like the design but for the money, the features aren't there compared to EV6 and IONIQ 5.
Its 150kw charging.
I don't know how this "100kW charging" myth keeps persisting:
Three charging options offer drivers flexibility - use rapid public charging and achieve an 80% charge in around 30 minutes with a 150 kW fast-charging system, or plug into a home socket or a wall box at home.
Is that bad? I don’t know anything about electric cars but 80% in an hour sounds reasonable to me.
@@criancrna1487 That is for the front wheel drive version. The AWD version will charge at max 100 kWh which will take one hour. So you get the more expensive awd version and get the slowest charging rate in the industry.
@@chriss6356 the Hyundai ioniq 5 does 10% to 80% in less than 20 minutes. So no 1h is pretty bad.
Great review, was waiting for it.
Not sure what is good about this one other than the Toyota name, same pricing as the competition with less range, slower charging, less power and less features. Not sure if this is even compeating
You name it.
Exactly! Makes me question all the reviews that seem to gloss over these facts and that they do matter… especially the DCFC charge rate.
Zack and Andrea great review as always! You guys knock it out of the park! If it was your money would you go for the bZ4X or the RAV4 Prime? The driver seat memory, electrically adjustable passenger seat (including for height), and 550+ miles total range on my top trim RAV4 Prime make it hard to beat. And I'm wondering how it will compare to the the Subaru Solterra -- mindful that here in the US the $7,500 federal tax credit for Toyota will soon be tapering down, but Subaru still has a while to go being eligible for the full amount. Thanks for this!
I don't know if it's the same in the US but here in Canada there's a 18 to 24 months wait list for a RAV4 prime 😳
@@smoguli ouch. It’s better in some areas in the US, but still very challenging. I wonder what the availability will be like for this new EV. Hmmmm.
Terrific review as always. I absolutely love it's styling in and out. Modern yet not too goofy looking like the BMW iX.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Does it have adapted cruise control?
Love the location guys! Where in BC was this filmed?
We filmed it in Victoria, just beautiful there. - Andrea
Reminds me of the Rav4 which is strangely the #1 selling SUV in the world.
Great....now we need your thoughts...Ioniq V or bZ4X?
I really appreciate and enjoy watching you guys. My 2011 Scion XB with 140,000 miles is holding strong for now, but I retire in 2years and this Bz4X and the upcoming Mazda CX50 both have my top interest for a next vehicle. What to do?? :)
Oh, forgot to specify the upcoming “Hybrid” version of the CX50 that’s the one I’m interested in. I’m also curious to see if they will redesign the RAV4 within the next 2-3 years.
wait 1 or 2 years if Bz4X will hold up. remember first fully electric car.
Everywhere in California isn’t warm... lol. We get ice and snow folx in fact a lot up here in Northern California.
Why is the model Y not on your alternate suggestions list?
Thanks for the review. I'm confused, Toyota said 0-100 km/h in 8,4 sec. FWD and 7,7 sec. AWD last year, but I read now that it is 7,5 sec. FWD and 6,9 sec. AWD. What's the truth? Thanks!
I am torn between waiting for this one (vs) ionic5 (vs) used Tesla Model S. Ah
Some websites say that there is a solar panel in the roof of the bz4x, is that true?
I thought it was gonna be garbage. However, that radiant heating feather is a first. I've never heard of that on an EV before. That is a gamechanger when it comes to better, more efficient heating.
Please also tell me that this doesn't come with a 12V battery for any reason, thanks.
I watch regularly your reviews and they are awesome. However I find that you are biased and always go for Toyota as the best among the vehicles you test. No matter which Toyota model you test they always end up at the first place. However you usually miss to report that the cabin noise is very high and unpleasant during the drive, that interior finishes of their basic models look very, very cheap compared to basic models of their competitors. I have to admit that Toyota's residual value is higher, but then....the car is bought to enjoy its drive, not to think about its value when you sell it.
Anyway, I still like your reviews very much, keep up the good work.
I guess, I think they have some money from toyota...always the same resale value and bla bla bla.
They hid the bias better in their older videos, it’s becoming more obvious, like my other comment- go watch their Mach E video and zach is just complaining about the stupidest things (that mostly are his own ignorance about how proximity keys work). Then here they just gloss over the surface and say oh it’s the best when they really didn’t do any real automotive journalism.
Can i buy this in canada? From when can i buy
Seems that the Hyundai and Kia products are ahead of the Toyota/Subaru. Milage is still a major challenge for those of us living in rural areas.
if someone share experience on other EVs? people buying toyota, no.1 reason... reliability? if yes, other brands EVs coming close? i heard hyundai SUV not electic have reliabilty issue
Their car design is good but the Kia/Hyundai dealers are HORRIBLE!
One thing about the entire wheel being heated, I actually quite like having both heated and room temperature areas of my steering wheel. I often move my hands between the heated area to avoid sweating. Toyotas wheels get so hot!
Good looking small SUV. I'm thinking of getting one just the front wheel drive. I live in California and we're dealing with drough the last few years. Gonna check what the waiting list is like sometimes this week.
I literally walked in to a toyota two days ago and secured a Limited lol its in customs but should be here by July
@@jessieespinoza5476 how much was it?
@@mcximus with dealer mark up of 5k taxes and fees 60k but you get 750 California clean air rebate of 750 so that knocked it down to 59250 out the door before my down payment. Credit union rate of 2.49 for 72 months
@@jessieespinoza5476 Thank you.
i hope will come with nice price and long batteries warranty
I really like it, but I would never be able to drive this in Chicago winter weather. I'd end up stuck somewhere in the snow, I can tell.
All these have been recalled!🍁🍁🍁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Beautiful car and the deficiencies will certainly be fixed. this is what Toyota always did best, continuous improvement.
There is probably a reason for it not having a rear windscreen wiper. The angle of the rear screen and the spoiler is probably designed to allow airflow to blow off the water.
I do not see the power/memory seats is a deal breaker for me.. I mean, how often do you really adjust seats. Although, I'll miss the glove box. I'll also need to get used to the cladding mismatch, still scratching my head.
I'd appreciate if you do a head on comparison with the Solterra, including rebates in for USA
no power seat for this price point $50k+ is absolutely crazy.
great review as always! with the slushie snow in Quebec, an omitted wiper is a big mistake, the back design is one of the ugliest, it just doesnt grow on me, the rest of the design is ok, for me the ID4 win over it.
Wish to see its performance in the winter's snowy and stormy conditions.
It was great with deep snow mode
good
When i can get it in Egypt?
This is by far the most comprehensive first drive video of the bZ4X I've seen so far. The 2 hosts are super nice to listen to as well.
I currently drive a well used & oil-burning 2008 RAV4; eagerly wanting to replace it with this model. $63K for the top trim is expensive, but not totally unexpected. If it had a Lexus badge it would make sense. I'll have to wait a bit until one pops up used in a year or two (with Canadian tax credits hopefully depreciating them right away).
At first I had mixed feelings of how the exterior looked (love the white interior though!). The dark fender flares look sharp in silver exterior colour but the matte body cladding on the lower trims is definitely a turn off.
Electric vehicles are completely different from internal combustion engine vehicles. Toyota's overall electric vehicle technology level is very low.
There is a lexus version with 100 more horsepower but less range
Just get any other EV in the same range. I’m not trading in my rav4 for this.
What term do you now use when someone says “put your foot on the gas”
This is a great review, i wish this SUV merited the treatment. I'm in the market to trade our Tesla 3LR for an ev which can do some light off roading. Lack of AWD with range to drive to cottage country is the first problem. Range, cheaped out internal options, lack of frunk make me conclude that it's better to wait for gen2, get the Volvo XC40 recharge, or think intensively about the KIA EV6.
Rear wiper and glover box with a lock!
Quasi Heads Up display should be bigger!
We are buying the rz450e
Hi Andrea and Zack, can you guys do a review of the Nissan Ariya, comparing it to the BZ4X, whenever it becomes available? Thank you in advance!
We will!
Very interesting video! The Toyota bZ4X looks good. It appears to have been well thought out in terms of practicality and space. 🚗 ⚡️
Hello...
In Sweden we get 2 memory Driversite and can Tow 750kg!!!
Krister Reinhardt
Toyota is going to solid state battery which needs a few things worked out. This definitely has potential..
In Canada the L model only comes in black.
The L and LE do come with 18 inch alloy wheels but they have plastic wheel covers over them.
I guess they had to do these cuts to get the base L down to $44990 Canadian.
Thanks for posting that. Black is not bad with the black plastic arches. I can't figure out if blue is available in Canada.
@@touringteg Yes, the Nautical Blue Metallic is available in Canada on the LE and XLE trims.
@@pilotpure Thanks! Two different dealers in BC couldn't answer this today.
How’s acceleration? It doesn’t seem to have a lot of horsepower and torque.
Toyota has fought the EV revolution from day one. I can just imagine the product meeting at Toyota. “Okay fine, let’s make a blackberry bold.”
that may have been the case but they are now well positioned for both an electric and hydrogen powered future based on their already announced investments in factories, solid-state battery development, and Woven City. Don't discount the company that pioneered the hybrid revolution and once collaborated with Tesla. They just need time to pivot.
Sadly, it looks like they took the "Advanced Parking" feature out of the production model (the top right button in the middle console is gone, and I can't find it in any of the details of the official production model paperwork). This is really too bad, because I love this parking feature in my Prius Prime.
Still not available in Alberta but we can buy the Solterra?!?
Hyundai /KIA are the winners with 80% charge time in 18 minutes. Priced better as well.
@Zero That is LG's problem. And Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are currently using SK's battery on their E-GMP platform.
As someone with a family who all use the cars frequently taking turns, no driver seat memory is unfortunately a deal breaker