The 2023 Toyota bZ4x Limited Is A Likable Fully Electric Family SUV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2024
- After years of not having a dedicated all-electric car, #Toyota goes all in with the 2023 #bZ4X. This oddly named RAV4 sized electric SUV is built on a scalable skateboard battery platform that was co-developed with Subaru. It comes with either single or dual motor options, offers up to 252 miles of range on a full charge, and is now the least expensive way to get AWD in a fully electric long range SUV. The 2023 #ToyotabZ4X goes on sale next month at a base price of just $42,000.
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Toyota’s first fully dedicated electric vehicle doesn’t look good on paper, but after driving both the Solterra and the BZ4X, they both drive a lot better in the real world. It feels a lot quicker on the road, rides nicely, has ton of space inside, and finally has good tech. We’re not sure why the Toyota version is lacking some features found in the Solterra Touring, but we find this car to be a lot more pleasant than the VW ID.4, the Mach E, EV6, and Ioniq5 are more competitive, but the Toyota is less expensive.
Fun fact: Same 0-60 (~6.2) & range (250+) as my old Rav4 V6.
@@SereneSpeed another fact
My Camry is faster than this and gets twice the range and 50% more power
Plus I do love the old rav4 v6. If it still existed I’d have gotten one
@@naveenthemachine your camry is 100% EV?
@@kidtommy07 mines the v6. But even that gets twice the range 😂
@@naveenthemachine another fact: almost all ICE cars have more range than electric cars. Lol
I am STUNNED at the clarity and the amount of information he delivers. He is very high torque.
Definitely. How did he do those last 2-3 minutes in one shot? Massively impressive.
I was just thinking that as he did the intro, he’s very good at this.
Outstanding review! I have been waiting for a detailed review on this car. Thank You!!
Incredible review! You are amazing. Thank you for the very detailed, informative and helpful video. You are the best!
Just had my 2008 rav 4 totaled when someone turned left in front of me. Want my next car to be electric, but had been planning on waiting another 5-10 years (only had 106k miles). This review was really helpful. Hopefully I can find one.
Nice review thanks. As you said it’s better than the stats would imply.
Toyota - “look guys we can be quirky too!!”
*does the absolute fucking MOST*
Very informative review. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the very detailed review. Very helpful. 👏🏿
TH-camrs that make 4k60fps vids is underrated. Thanks Redline Reviews!
Great review, as always!
curious how much energy used when jackrabbited vs eased in .
i wonder if the awd can be hacked to make it rwd and do burn outs.
Thanks for the great video(s)! Please tell me what the listed MPGe is for these cars, and perhaps in the future for a all BEVs.
I love your reviews!
Is the passenger seat also a power seat as well? How would you compare the infotainment system to Hyundai/Kia?
Great Review, Sofyan!
I could not stop laughing when he whistled at the beginning of video! Great videos Redline!
Thanks for showing us everything I always love your reviews. As far as the car goes I love mostly everything except the dashboard and steering wheel I really don't like it at all. I still thinking about the VW iD4 as my go too but I'm planning to get one in 2023 as I want to save as much to pay it off and for VW to perfect the issue it might have.
Lol don’t think VW can fix its stupidity in interior and ergonomics design.
Very nice and detailed review, thanks Redline
wow, the opening one take shot is amazing....
Does the US version have a power passenger seat? I saw another review that showed no power passenger seat even in the top trim...
Thank you for the review! In terms of how this is an enjoyable drive, do you think it's mostly because it's lighter than some competitors? Does it just feel "zippier" than the Mach-E? How about compared to the Model Y?
Best review I've seen so far! Great a testing! Keep up the good work!
Is that range you quoted final? I was hoping for around 300 for the front wheel only model.
Also charging... The specs had originally said Fast DC public charging would take about 25 minutes. You said about 50. Did the specs change?
Actually it's 32min 10-80%
It is all on Toyota Website : www.toyota.com/bz4x/features/mpg_other_price/2872/2880
Yes, the range is very low and charging is very slow
Thanks .You Are at The top of The top Sir Bringing Very Useful information and Cool Hybrid cars.
Sofyan, I see you are creeping up to 1 million TH-cam subscribers. Good for you!
How well will the batteries be in temperatures around Zero to 25 degrees in the winter?
I wrote this off when I first saw it online but it has certainly grown on me especially after having checked the Subaru version out in person.
Cant wait to order one!!!
That see through centre console lid is so cool!
Great video my brother!
really enjoy your reviews but I offer this piece of advice: when calling out the sound of something (the chime in this instance) please take a moment to allow your audience to actually hear the sound. :)
Will the bZ4X be available with a yoke steering wheel in the U.S. market?
Looks great! Thanks for explaining the difference in charging speed between the RWD and AWD models. I'd be interested in buying one, but a Toyota salesperson told me the supply will be extremely limited in the U.S. Sounds like the rollout of the RAV4 Prime.
yeah i was worried about that. Dealers will probably mark them up like the Rav4 Prime as well. I have an ID4 on reservation that i confirmed won't have markup. toyota was just a little too late with this one.
I actually work at this hotel super neat to see it in your videos!!
It’s one of our favorite hotels we’ve ever stayed in. Gorgeous property!
This looks like one I could own, but I expect it to be vaporware just like the RAV4 Prime. Impossible to get, and be ready to bend over and take a huge dealer markup if your number ever comes up.
There's at least 3 Rav 4 primes on my street...vaporware? Lol
@@AshS85 3 Primes? Sure, whatever u say.
@@AshS85 I just did a search on Autotrader and there's no Rav 4 Primes listed for sale within 400 miles of where I live, and that area includes Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tallahassee, Jackson MS, Jacksonville FL, Mobile, Pensacola, and New Orleans.
I have been waiting for this review. I'm not quite sold on these EV's just yet. I'm a Lexus Lover and wanted to see if the Lexus version is going to be worth the money once it's available in the US
Excellent review, thank you. I really like the Bz4x. It's a pity it doesn't have memory seats, however, it's not a deal killer. Well priced and of course it has Toyota's quality.
I don't know if this is true for all tirm levels, but the memory seats are based on driver profiles, which are loaded based on which key is being used or which phone is detected by BT.
I wanted a RAV4 Prime. Thought about HOW that set up work. Motor stats car from a stop, gas engine takes over.
I realised a plug in rav 4 did NOT make sense unless it’s a 100 mile range, where one can use it for a day & PLUG IN to cheap electricity.
Any idea for trailer hitch to install a bike rack ?
Toyota will most likely offer an activity mount, like Subaru for bike racks.
Isnt JBL the same system as Harman kardon ?
When will you do a review on rivian R1S?
I will be thrilled when we can finally have electric cars that aren’t ridiculously designed just because they’re electric.
Nissan leaf, Kia Niro EV, and the Chevrolet Bolt EUV (kinda) are great options for those who arent looking for the crazy EV styling but still want an EV.
Ionic 5 and EV6 are pretty attractive for electric vehicles, atleast in my opinion.
It's mostly for aerodynamics
@Zero Eh, I don't think the Ariya is attractive to me atleast. Every manufacter has problems with some of their power trains. A lot of the fires isn't the engine itself, it's the anti-brake system catching fire which is literally near the engine so it can spread easily.
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I think someone already design an add on frunk for bz4x already. I see a plenty space for emer cable to put in.
thanks for the price. i was wondering how much this vehicle would cost
In their advertising they said it would have a solar charging features but you see a panoramic roof instead
Hello. Does anyone know how big the trunk is in litres?
Where is this filmed at? Plate says Texas but it doesn't look like it.. beautiful place, just curious...
Encinitas, California.
What is it's charging speed ? Which matters a lot
Love it..!
Awesome 👏 thank you
i tried preordering for this car last week and it's back up for at least 3 years of waiting period already and it's not even out yet.
Love the look!
Honestly , I’d be frustrated driving a prius knowing it takes 10 seconds to get to 60 mph but this on the other hand is definitely eye catching and doesn’t move like a snail
I don't mind my 2002's acceleration. 0-60 is about 13 seconds, but the electric motor has 260 lb-ft of torque, so it's got some pretty surprising kick from 0-30, which takes 3 seconds. The accelerator response is absolutely linear and instant, which Toyota dulled down in the later Prii to make them feel more smooth and efficient.
@@aspecreviews the throttle response in the new Prii since 2010 can be changed by switching it into power mode, but the throttle feels like an on-off switch on that mode. My 2016 had a lot more of a torquey response than my 2005.
Why is the front camera not centred, or at least balance with a second? 😭😭😭 My OCD is going nuts looking at it
If the camera in the middle, would be a slightly angle that is a blind spot, that is why they didn't put it in the middle so the camera can see everything upfront no blind spots.
Same here. I like things symmetrical so even back license plate on rear side of of Range Rovers bother me. lol
This is definitely going to be my first EV, I prefer the fwd xle trim tho
Good luck picking up one of only 7000 destined for the entire USA this year.
@Zero just stop. It's embarrassing.
Any EV with a decent management system will have 90% after ten years. Hell, my wife's 30Kwh LEAF hasn't lost a single bar in 5 years and the tech in that is stone age.
I reserved Bz Limited...excited
Id like to see what the XLE FWD can get on the highway. If it can do around 240-250 miles I'll get this.
The id4 chargers slower than the bz4x FWD, so at 150kw DC fast charging should go from 10 to 80 percent in about 30 min or less
252 miles on XLE FWD! Go get it!
What is the charging curve like for the BZ4X? I'd be very careful jumping on the 150kw bandwagon.
I think it’s interesting CATL and not Panasonic are doing the Batteries for the All Wheel. I like it wish it didn’t have buttons that are empty though that’s odd to me.
Why no memory seat?
I wanted to know what your height is. And whether it was easy or difficult for you to get in and out of the vehicle
I got mine last week and I love it specially the price difference and 90% battery life after 10 years.
nice, what color
@@rambotulip Black
There is no glove box due to the optional radiating heat pad that lives where the glove box door would be.
Word of the day: INSTANTANEOUS
This video actually kind of sold me on the BZ4X the stats are not impressive but the package as a whole is actually pretty appealing and as someone who owns a Bolt EV it really bothered me how inefficient things like the Mach E and Ioniq 5 are in comparison. This vehicle being so efficient is a big plus to me and as a new englander a heat pump on even the front wheel drive version is a really nice touch.
Efficient? Only 250 miles on a 70kw/h battery is not very efficient. And 100kw max charging rate on the AWD is very slow. This car is not on the market yet and it's already 3 years behind in technology.
On the WLTP test the front wheel drive model achieved 4.5 m/kW which is better than the ID.4, Ioniq 5 and EV6!
@@bryanduncan6178 WLTP test is very flawed.
So is the EPA cycle, Tesla have gamed it for years!
@Zero "renown" for their battery fires? It was before 2020, with LG batteries, which they don't use anymore.
If there's no rear wiper I'm not interested. The Tucson has a wiper hidden under the rear spoiler so it's not impossible to offer one.
How about the comparison to the Tesla Model 3 AWD?
where is this place?
Can’t wait for the Lexus RZ 450e
Same!
Is there no spare tire?
There's more toyota repair shops than there is tesla. That's a huge benefit of owning a toyota EV IMO
Always the best, most complete, informative reviews on the net. Trust your opinions above all!
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
Hopefully there are no holes in the body if badges are removed.
Cant wait to see these new beezies on the road
Car seems much nicer than at first glance. it seems to put full power down without drama even in FWD version.. Personally I would go that route.. better charging speed, and less drivetrain complication... I actually wish there was a option for NO glass roof.. give me sheet metal. ID4 does offer that in the base model.
Agreed. In fact, I'd rather have a rear wiper vs a glass roof.
@@Agent00J
Yeah I don't really need either one. Rear wipers practically useless in rain. might be useful in snow. Causes all kinds of aerodynamic drag. Although I have seen one car hide it on the top under a small air spoiler.
If they've worked out the aerodynamics correctly, water will probably just run off of the rear glass. If you use wax or Rain-X on it particularly stuff tends to just blow right off.
Fully understood thank you .
San Elijo lagoon?
So if the battery supplier is Panasonic for the FWD version, who’s supplying the AWD models?
CATL for the moment, it's hoped that Panasonic will take over supply in Q4
When’s the GR version coming out?
😂
A Corolla GR-e would be a beast with 300 all electric hp and torque (with AWDe).
Not in our lifetime
I can't wait for you to review the new RZ450e from Lexus
I do appreciate that Toyota has finally developed an EV available for purchase. Can’t wait to see what other vehicles they will come up with in the future. If they ever make a 4Runner EV that has at least a 100 KWh battery pack, I’ll really consider getting one. In the mean time I’ll keep my 2 Chevrolet Bolt EVs for daily driver/beater and I just ordered a fully loaded BMW iX 50 as a 3rd car for leisure.
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Not a fan of those tire fenders. Other than that, it looks great!
Is the price accurate? $42000 for base model? Coz i had been looking into some web pages, they are selling at $55000 US in English and Europe area.
Probably because of demand. In Europe electric vehicles have more demand than in the US. Here in the US they still have to convince people to change to electric. Even with higher gas prices, many ICE cars are much more fuel efficient than they were back in the early 2000s so people aren’t so willing to switch over. But $42k for a base Toyota is still a bit steep. They still need to come down more in price.
We get ripped off in the UK and Europe!
The price in $ is basically the same as £ or €!
Another great review! I like the styling of the BZ4X better, except for those hideous black panels on the front. The interior is nice except for the instrument cluster design and placement. I believe the slower charging rate will result in a longer battery lifespan.
Honestly just go with the black paint, it hides that panel nicely tbh.
@@AbrahamArthemius One shouldn't have to make such compromise when buying a car. Black cars are boring, not to mention hot af in the summer.
Afaik the slower charging rate has nothing to do with lifespan. Batteries last 10 years with about 2% degredation (based on Tesla's I think) so it's not a big deal
I concur. Many EVs from other manufacturers the battery will have to be replaced sooner versus Toyota/Lexus the battery will actually retain its capacity even after 10 years well over passed warranty and or 100K miles. Smart move from Toyota.
@Zero I don't think anyone is keeping their EV that long, at least not for most folks. I know I'll pass down my brand new EV to some college kid 5 years from now.
perfect thanks i got one toyota bZ4x
Idk if I should get this or the Rav4 prime. Both seem like great cars, but the bZ4x looks like a nicer interior.
Excellent review and thanks for pointing out my pet hate - piano black plastic . Otherwise an excellent job from Toyota!
I love that the Solterra and the bz4x are siblings
because of subaru we got the deep snow mode
4:14 - "sadly"? I'm glad that the glass roof doesn't open ... just another headache to worry about (parts breaking; more chances for roof leaks; crap coming in while roof glass is open), and there's really little useful air that comes in, anyway, from opening sunroofs... Toyota designed this and most of the rest of the car quite well; the lack of a glove compartment is really stupid, however, as is the placement of the instrument panel and the lack of a rear-window wiper (all of these combined being likely deal-breakers for me and for many others)... Totally agree with you about the rear badging (5:20) -- I'd like to see all chrome badging removed on all cars, and what badging there is to be black-only (or same color as car paint); there's absolutely no need to show trim level (i.e., "Limited", in this case) -- who cares??? The other thing that I wish that all BEV makers would have is the placement of a full-sized spare wheel in the frunk.
What about charge stations. Everywhere I go I see Tesla charge stations. Can 3rd party vehicles use the Tesla charge stations? (Dumb question I know, but I don’t own a EV)
Does it have a range of close to 1000 miles without charging? Does it charge in 15 minutes? Since it costs more than the same gas powered car, when do I break even on it? How much pollution was created making that stack of batteries. Where does the material.come from and do I have a dependency on enemies for it? Just a few concerns.
Thank you for this fantastic review; in my opinion, the exterior is fantastic, but the interior may be improved. In overall, I'd say this isn't good enough when it comes to battery life, charging capability, and horsepower.
Another excellent job by you……
Well, I recently ordered the Rav4 Prime, should I change? 😆
I’m curious as to why these legacy auto makers aren’t coming up with more clever storage solutions that an electric platform provides? Seems like Tesla and Porsche are the only ones taking advantage of smaller packaging of electric motors to give a front trunk or more cargo capacity in general
Ford? The Mach e hads both a competitive frunk and truck.
Front trunk is overrated. It's like when iPhones came out with the notch and it wowed everyone but now it's looking long in the tooth. Who would use it on a everyday basis since it requires a 2 step process to open it and the hood is heavy. Just open the back trunk instead since it's a one step process and easy to open. It's only really needed in rear mounted ICE engine cars.
@@Kenmanhl false one press frunk opens on the Tesla. I use my frunk all the time.
@@Darclover82 For what for How much one has to pay extra? Tesla spends all the Cost to have Light-weight Metallurgy Materials to make Tesla lighter [Compensating for Heavy Batteries]... Now you load up Flunk? To reduce speed -- by too much weight in front ends? [Plus the mud would be in front bumper? Good for Lady? Dressing with Skirts; and where do one stand? On the Concrete Block and lift the luggage over the C. blocks [Gimmick ELon-Gate]☺
@@jungtran4990 huh? 🤔 you aren’t making any sense.
How much for us $$ electric suv??
and how many miles for recharge again and take how long to full 🤔
Its 150kw charging.
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.
@@criancrna1487 thanks
@@criancrna1487 100kw charging for the AWD. For comparison an ioniq 5 will charge at 250kw... Not only that but the Toyota maxes out at 6kw for a home charger while most new EV will go up to 11kw. So it's charging speed is half of current gen EV from other manufacturers
Whoa! The camera angle in the start made you look tiny and then become bigger and bigger
It is noisy. Is it road noise or wind noise?
Why do manufacturers keep thinking there’s no need for a rear wiper? It also gets dusty or dirty while driving. Sometimes you need to clean it on the go.
7:07 on the front of the vehicle?