World’s First Review of the 2024 Toyota BZ4X! More Range & Efficiency, But Is It Enough?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- First review and test of the Toyota BZ4X, upgraded for 2024 with more battery capacity, improved efficiency and much better cold-weather charging speeds.
This is the version of Toyota BZ4X that will come to Australia in February 2024. The upgraded 2024 BZ4X unlocks a little bit more battery capacity - expected to be something like 67kWh usable. Tweaks to the air conditioning make the EV more efficient. And for people who live in very cold areas, the charging speed is improved by about 30 percent.
We don’t know how much the BZ4X will cost in Australia…but its twin under the skin, the Subaru Solterra, starts at $78K before on-road costs…much more expensive than a Tesla Model Y.
Other rivals include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Volvo XC40, Ford Mustang Mach-E etc.
Time codes:
0:00 - Second BZ4X upgrade
0:21 - In this video
0:53 - E-TNGA platform
1:15 - Interior
1:50 - Technology
2:07 - Back seats
2:50 - Off-roading test
4:10 - X-Mode AWD
4:55 - Capability
5:35 - Motors
6:10 - Impressions
6:45 - Stuck moment
7:00 - Limits of this test
7:22 - Updated 2024 BZ4X
7:40 - Changes for 2024
8:06 - Tarmac driving
8:37 - Mechanical changes
8:50 - Cold weather charging
9:06 - Efficiency improvement
9:20 - Range improvement
9:47 - What’s it like to drive?
10:06 - Verdict
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2024 changes enter at 7:40. *Here's What you need to know* - Essentially, the 2024 BZ4X gets (1) improved HV thermal management, mainly for faster
I have a 2023 AWD bZ4X in the US. Yesterday evening, it was 4°C (39°F) outside and I wanted to find out what the battery-heater was capable of. Currently, the only way to get it to warm the pack above normal operating temperature for faster charging is to plug into DC. My hope is that draw from the pack itself will be enabled via software update for existing 2023 vehicles, so you can pre-condition the pack prior to arrival at the DC fast-charging station. When I plugged in, using ODB-II to monitor the system, I could see requests for warming go as high as 58°C (136°F) while charging. The heater appeared to have a steady 6kW draw and the pack ended up warming to 32°C (90°F). It was clear confirmation of the existing hardware being capable. Did you get any information alluding to what Toyota plans to provide for current owners?
From what I'm reading, here in the U.S. the bz4x is not selling, as hybrids outsell EV 3 to 1 here because of the lack of charging infrastructure and the lack of standard charging stations (another year before almost everyone will be NACS compliant). Still looking at the 2024 or 2025 Corolla Cross Hybrid over another Hyundai Kona, as Hyundai dealers are adding stupid markups and I cannot get a Hybrid Kona.
@Steve_in_NJ Depends on what you read. bZ4X sales are are starting out just like Prius did. I remember. I was among the first 23 years ago to buy one. It didn't have a tax-credit available back then either.
Can you confirm with Toyota if the thermal management and efficiency changes they made for the 2024 are software or hardware? If they are software, will they apply to the 2023s around the world via an update. Thank you.
I got one in the US a couple of weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Smooth, quiet, decent range, great acceleration, very comfortable seats.
I got my bz three weeks ago. I thinks it a really good. To be in and to drive. We had to go somewhere on the first day with snow. The trafik was pretty chaotic, but the bz just soldiered on.
Toyota says the "4X" in bZ4X is supposed to signify something along the lines of "RAV4-equivalent crossover". I do wonder if maybe some day they'll start calling future iterations of this the RAV4, or if they'll continue to stick with _beyond Zero_ naming convention.
Good to know it can handle forest trails and light off-roading pretty well! That was always kind of my concern with particularly its Solterra twin. Hearing that this has X-Mode of the Subaru vein is actually pretty reassuring.
beautiful car
It is a very nice a md comfortable car... i know, we have two in our businessfleet. It is very efficiënt and range in summer about 450km....good as well. 10 years warranty on batteries as well.
You missed the new "assisted parking" feature for the 2024 model.
I was under the impression the AWD version is not available in Australia? The Solterra is AWD and maybe better ground clearance?
Got to give it to Toyota for bringing in the mid life cycle update to AU, unlike Ford with the f-150
I hope Toyota has made significant improvements to their cars so they can compete with EVs from other manufacturers. There has been too much negative feedback from overseas markets for this car.
Bz was the most selling car in October in Norway.
I bought one in Ontario in May 2023. I have the fwd, no x mode.
I absolutely love this car, no I haven't taken it off road lol. That's too expensive 🤣.
For those asking WHY I would buy this over a tesla? 🤣 that's easy AF. Tesla is a gimmick, slapped together with whatever they could reach at the time, no dealers or service shops, can't get one for years.... and, wait for it, they are still more expensive than the bz4x. My software doesn't glitch, my hardware is solid, it is built on a ice platform instead of dinky car platform, they thought of the snow build up in the hood/bonnet. Glad you guys are getting an improved version. Also glad to wait till June 2024 to see more of them on the road but for now it's amazing to have my spaceship t hat no one recognizes or has. Tesla is dime a dozen. Nitrogen is where it's going though.
Bought mine cause of toyota reliability.
I can confirm that the bZ4X & Solterra uses Lug Bolts instead of the usual lug nuts, don’t know why they change their design on this… I suspect the CH-R might also have the same lug bolts.
Price?
With this update and earlier this year another update the BZ4X has become a good BEV with unfortunatly, a bad imago..... . This car was tested before this update, in the netherlands recently and considered a very good EV.... 450km range in summer and efficient EV motors, on par with the Tesla model Y. They praised the cars efficiency. In Norway this car is the 3rd bestselling car..... .
I don’t know what to think of this car. Seeing the Subaru version release in Australia at its insane price makes me think the Toyota will be similar. Did Toyota not spend years developing evs behind the scenes promising major breakthroughs.
Toyota has a Lease deal on bz4x, $17k cash back. Offer ends 4/30/24.
Hello,,and thanks for your tests. Here in Norway we have very high taxes for all cars with combustion engines, also for a plug in hybrid cars like the Toyota Rav4 phev which has a cost equals with Aus Dollar at more than 100.000, and from 2025 we will see even higher taxes on all cars with combustion engines because then our government has determined that all new cars sold from the first of January 2025 shall be zero emission cars, because they think it's electric options for all needs and use for passanger and light working cars. But it dosn't look like they have seen all the importent tasks outside the cities which is not possible to cower. And therefore they at last allowed other options with high taxes. We don't have not any zero emission options for such as long trips with towing heavy loads and in difficult conditions like with Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser, which already have very high taxes like the new LC wich as 2 seater working car which probebly will have a cost for more than 200.000 equals with Aus Dollars. Zero emission cars will only get very low weight taxes for cars under 72.000 equals with Aus Dollar. And the price for the most chosen model of Toyota bz4x with AWD with the same power in the front and rear engines, lies on that pricepoint equals with 72.000 Aus Dollar. The cheapest model bz4x with FWD lies on 62.000 Aus Dollar. The oppgraded model has got good test results where the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association had a consumtion of 1,3 KW per 10 km in their road test, which will correspond close to a range of 500 km (without highway). And the bz4x was also best in both the winter tests arranged by Electric Car 24s with some of the most common family cars in Norway in winter conditions.
RAVe would have been a better name I think. Wish it had a rear wiper.
You forgot to mention who makes the battery for this car? According to Wikipedia it is CATL, a Chinese battery company, other sources say it's Panasonic. I would have thought this is important question to ask since you were speaking to Toyota people.
Xle is Panasonic but limited is catl I believe
I'm keen on the Toyota BZ4X and its twin, the Subaru Solterra to replace my current daily-driver. If pricing for both are on par, the question now for me is, which one to pick? The Toyota BZ4X or Subaru Solterra? Subaru for better looks (IMO), and Toyota for better future resale value. Or maybe ditch both altogether and get the Polestar 2 RWD.
Solterra for 77K is a joke
Subaru pricing is laughable.....
Is it still limited to 2.5 fast charges per 24hrs?
The limit before throttling was raised to 4 last summer, a software rollout for current owners.
580 text messages - way too many 😂
What's the range Ed or did i miss that?
Was on screen briefly. If there is a 5 percent improvement as Toyota suggests there will be, WLTP range would be from about 430km for an AWD model on 20-inch wheels, more for a FWD model on 18s. Let’s say real world range of high 300kms highway for a top-spec car… maybe 450km highway for a FWD model. I’m speculating - will need to test properly when we get them in.
They should change that bonkers name too... just BZ1, BZ2... BZ5 would be nice...
I saw the price, gulped and stopped looking.
I think it'll be a great car for the future as more electric cars will come out soon more then the petrol cars
This will outsell the Tesla Model Y 10:1
Hahahahaha good one!
Overall it's really a welcoming improvement . Plus bz4x really a solid EV
Personally, I would go for Kia EV over Toyota when it comes to electric vehicles (unless it’s Prius. I wonder why they discontinued Prius in Oz)
I read somewhere that they discontinued it because its about the same size as a Corolla anyways.
Toyota said that with all their local model line-up now having hybrid variants, the Prius no longer make sense (locally). And just as the Prius' design got sexy, Toyota Australia decided to ditch it.
Buy a Corolla Cross
The new Prius is gorgeous…. A sentence no one ever said … make that all electric and Aussies may buy it
Interior is a nice change from other Toyota models, however, that exterior isn’t the greatest, especially with all the plastics around the wheel arches and the front wheel arches. Looks horrible
I saw it personally and I didn't like the front at first but after making a test drive my opinion changed
I wants the CDM bz3, not this bullcrap
It’s a Toyota and that means quality.. sign me up …!
“Electric” is a dirty word at Toyota!
No its not.
Pretty pricey little town punter. I'll just wait until this tech gets usable in the real world.
Or
Wait for hydrogen power.
Or I'll be dead before any of this stuff is actually viable.
Toyota has priced this very high on purpose to show that people dont want EVs. Why on earth would you buy this instead of a Tesla Model Y long range? If you want the extra ground clearance, get a lift kit for the Y.
Very few people want EVs
@@thomas735 No, people want EVs, they just dont want the high prices. Charging speed/infrastructure is second.
@@thomas735not true, they are selling very well and growing market share quickly, at least in urban areas
@@daweigo6851 not really, the enthusiasm has fizzled out
A model Y in Canada is 70k compared to The Bz4x 55k and the Toyota Bz4x also gets up 5o 9000k off in government rebates making it a 46k car. If the model Y was cheaper it would be a no brainier but the price difference makes the BZ4x the better value.
I know EVs are generally expensive, but over 70k for a Toyota that its previous iteration had its wheels fall off, NO thanks! Is this front bumper strong enough it doesn't fall off like Kluger does? EVs are still in its preliminary stage with significant tech and battery improvements on a yearly basis. The BZ4X's competitors are EVs from China, namely BYD or MG in terms of material quality, suspension tuning / setup and overall build quality. The BZ4X's all steel subframe, all steel mcpherson struts steel suspension, diameter of anti roll bar, NVH treatment, underbody protection etc etc, how can it compete with Model Y? IF i'm buying a transitional EV (with significant depreciation) car with the quality of a $40k setup, I would 100% choose Atto3, Seal, or equivalent MG EVs over this $70k+ junk. Sure, if this BZ4X is priced in the $40k, a complete different story.
Shows the contempt the large established brands treat the Australian market with
What a nonsens, not one wheel fell off, the recall was for 250 cars, inspection of these cars before they were delivered to the costumers....
Toyota and their monthly (every 6’months -1 years updates , upgrades whatever)
I waited till manual supra came out
After yearly updates with the supra …
Likewise BZ4x released upgrades already …
Toyota doesn’t care about its loyal customers cars resale values…
They prefer to drop little updates every year to keep interest and sales up .
Weirdly models with continuous strong sales rarely get updated or renewed … like the landcruiser, hilux etc
$74,000 AUD Driveaway??? What a rip, the same base 2WD model sells in China for about $30K AUD less. Toyota's cynical "Toyota tax" on Aussies exposed again. Both of our Toyota Prius' batteries failed prematurely at about 200K kms, every dollar we saved on Petrol went back to Toyota for the replacement batteries. We now drive a Tesla Y and are very happy, zero issues so far after 38K kms.
Reluctantly made half-bakede ev, no thanks.
Its actually made in china. Who would pay $80k for it?.
It is made in Japan and China..... Chinese cars are for USA market, Japanese cars for Japan and Europe.
This Toyota experement was not done well. They rushed to compet and ended up with basicly an entery level over priced grim EV.
Credit to Toyota for their attempt but unfortunately still crap… weird exterior, plasticky and boring looking interior, bad range and snail speed charging.. 🤮
A good range, nothing wrong with, considering the small battery pack. This car has very efficient EV motors, on par with Tesla model Y, and even 10 years warranty for the car and batteries, industry first.
Toyota, dragged kicking and screaming into the EV world. There are "still" far better cars out there for similar money. No thanks.
The range sucks!!
Not at all, complete nonsense!
No it doesnt. Who drives that much really.
This is a toy car. I am very sad to buy this car because its only problem is charging. First of all it takes long time to charge if 50% charged with level 3 it will take 2 hours 30 minutes. Then you have to keep the car at full stop which you have to suffer in extreme cold, heat. After that if you turn on the heat and AC then you can run the car for one hundred miles. So don't waste your time and money buying this car. thank you
Weak battery Uses too much energy tried it 1 week great deception
I just can't understand why someone would want one of these. They are overpriced, have poor range, charge slowly, and in my opinion aren't very good looking. Toyota/ Subaru are generation behind in EV development.
The new Toyota electric vehicle powered by fossil fuels!
Hey what happens if there is no actual climate catastrophe - then isn't the need to buy these overly expensive Electric cars pointless? Just asking for a friend...
Ah yes, the classic "what if this is all a hoax and we create a better world for nothing?" argument.
Tell "your friend" to stop being so disingenuous, lol. You don't have to buy an EV just because other people may be. Vehicles like this exist simply to fill a demand for them in the market. That's what I would say to anyone asking that question.
Well you can tell your friend he can charge the electric vehicle at home for about 1/3 the cost of buying petrol.
And if he has solar panels then it’s close to free travel.
@@oggyoggy1299i agree, it’s just that i don’t have my own driveway :(
@@mighty_bunny Wen you see the environmental damage that occurs mining lithium you will realize oil is not so bad after all.
@@mighty_bunny Ah yes, the classic "gullible bunny, caught in the EV headlights and run over" response.
For the record Yes it is all a hoax. No, you are in no danger of creating a better world, just the opposite. And No, it's not for nothing, we're talking $billions if not $trillions world wide.
Stop being so ingenuous, lol. Open your eyes, think for yourself, take a more critical approach to how, where and what information and news you receive. Don't rely on one source, go to the original source for references, quotes etc. and also seek out alternatives and find more trustworthy sources of information. The msm is mostly, bought and paid for. They peddle government propaganda and divisive political, social and cultural narratives as news and entertainment.
That's what I would say to anyone who stills believies the CO2 climate change narrative is true in 2023.
Why the hell would you get this over Model Y, EV6 or Ioniq5?
Because it is a better EV, better build? In Europe many many technical and battery related issues with EV 6 and Ioniq, last ons sells badly. Model Y, wow that's an ugly car, but good EV.
Because of Toyota brand loyalty and nothing more. Like I love Toyota but this is just a scam bro. This trash is worth $2000 not $75k
Warranty
@@blackgold7542000 is too low it is worht more
Mine is a bag of shit