Toyota’s first fully electric SUV is heading to the UK in 2022
Last updated: Nov 30th 2022
Co-developed with Subaru, the bZ4x will be the Japanese company’s first as part of its bZ sub-brand
Fleet News reports that Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has unveiled its plans to launch a new range of fully electric vehicles that are destined to be on sale in the UK during 2022. The first, an SUV called the bZ4x, has been co-developed with Subaru and will form an integral part of its electric bZ branding.
Toyota claims the bZ4x will offer a range of up to 280 miles using a 71.4kWh battery with a charging capability of 10-80% in just 30 minutes when using a 150kW charger. Additionally, a solar panel mounted to the roof will also provide extra charging to the battery. On offer will be front or all-wheel-drive options and, respectively, power outputs of 204PS and 217PS will be available.
The fully electric SUV comes with a host of handling and safety improvements that include a 160mm extra wheelbase that will offer significantly more passenger space. While a third generation of Toyota Safety Sense will include an improved Pre-Collision System that can immediately sense an on-coming, head-on vehicle, as well as a vehicle ‘cutting-in’ at the front. Other safety features such as low speed acceleration suppression and emergency stopping assistance are also included.
An optional function will be a steer-by-wire, or One Motion Grip. This feature now eliminates a mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and front wheels.
The bZ4x will be officially launched by Toyota in December 2021 and should be available to purchase by early 2022.
Last updated: Nov 30, 2022
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