The Toyota bZ4X comes with enticing features such as an available dual-voltage charging cable, automated parking, and a power-adjustable driver seat and power liftgate. It is spacious and accommodating and makes a great family SUV.
Toyota bZ4X Price List:
The Toyota bZ4X is available in the following trims:
- XLE: $43,070
- Limited: $47,180
BZ4X Interior Design:
The Toyota bZ4X has an interior that can best be described as ‘nice’. It’s not exceptionally luxurious, stylish, or modern. But it’s pretty well put together, nice to look at, and functional.
The large standard infotainment certainly spruces up the dashboard, which gets soft-touch fabric all around. The armrests and center console are made of similar materials and feature sleek piano-black accents.
Inside, the ample shoulder space, legroom, and headroom will keep all passengers comfortable, even during long trips.
Seats:
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- The Limited trim of the Toyota bZ4X is equipped with SofTex® upholstery. In the front row, the driver’s seat is 8-way power-adjustable with lumbar support, while the front passenger seat is 6-way adjustable. Both front seats get standard heating and ventilation functions; rear seat heating is part of an add-on package.
- The XLE trim sports fabric seats with SofTex® bolsters. Front seats get the same adjustment settings as the limited, and seat heating is part of an optional package.
All bZ4X Toyota models feature 60/40 flat-folding rear seats equipped with a central armrest and cup holders.
Steering Wheel:
- This car gets a standard leather-trimmed manual steering wheel. Toyota has seemingly taken inspiration from Peugeot, as the steering wheel is a bit smaller in size than the norm and sits lower. Heated steering is available on the XLE and standard on the Limited.
- The 7-inch Multi-Information Display is mounted above the steering wheel and keeps useful information where you can easily see it.
Flooring:
The Toyota bZ4X gets carpeted black flooring and a footrest on the driver’s side.
Infotainment System:
- The large 12.3-inch infotainment screen includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, along with a SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. If you plan to buy the Limited trim, you can trade in the stock 6-speaker setup for the optional JBL® Premium Audio music system.
Storage Space:
- This car doesn’t have a front trunk like many of its all-electric competitors do. It does get 27.7 cubic feet of storage, which is cut down to 25.8 if you have the JBL speaker system installed. The cargo space is average for this category, and the load floor can be lowered to carry taller or bulkier items.
- Interior storage is a bit complicated, and there’s no glovebox due to the optional heater. You also find some storage bins and cup holders inside.
Climate Controls:
- Standard features of the Toyota bZ4X include dual zone automatic climate control. The integrated dust and pollen filters keep everyone safe during allergy season, and rear-seat vents ensure consistent cooling.
- Opting for the bZ4X’s Limited trim gives you access to the optional front radiant leg heater.
BZ4X Exterior Design:
The bZ4X is decidedly modern-looking, with sleek and angular details. It also looks similar to other Toyota cars due to its hammerhead hood. In the rear, an LED light bar and ducktail spoiler further enhance its futuristic look.
Body Colors
- You can buy an XLE trim Toyota bZ4X in any of these colors: Wind Chill Pearl, Elemental Silver Metallic, Heavy Metal, Black, and Supersonic Red.
- Picking the Limited trim will open up the possibility of four new two-tone color options. The Limited trim is available with a black-colored roof in the following colors: Wind Chill Pearl, Elemental Silver Metallic, Heavy Metal, and Supersonic Red.
Headlights and tail lights:
- While the base trim gets bi-LED projector headlights, the Limited bZ4X comes with multi-LED projector headlights. Both have an auto-on/off function and automatic high beams (AHB).
- Both trims get LED DRLs, taillights, and stop lights.
Wheels and Tires:
- The Toyota bZ4X EV sports Bridgestone Turanza EL450 Enliten tires. The XLE trim features 18-inch, two-tone black and silver multi-spoke allo wheels. The Limited trim equips bigger, 20-inch multi-spoke wheels with a machined finish and gray accents.
Side Mirrors:
- This Toyota car has black paint and heated power outside mirrors. The mirrors are equipped with puddle lights, turn signals, blind spot warning indicators, and a folding function.
Windows:
- The XLE includes a black window trim, and the Limited replaces it with a chrome one. Privacy glass windows are optional on limited models.
Roof:
- The 2024 Toyota bZ4X EV is equipped with a panoramic fixed glass roof and a power sunshade. On top, it sports a roof-mounted color-keyed shark-fin antenna.
Safety Features:
Braking System:
- The Toyota bZ4X drives more like a gas-powered car than an EV, but whether that’s good or bad is for you to decide.
- This car compromises with a regenerative braking mode that slows down the car when you lift your foot from the accelerator, but it doesn’t stop until you actually use the brakes.
- This Toyota SUV includes an Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, 12.9-inch ventilated front disc brakes, and ventilated 12.5-inch rear disc brakes.
Airbags:
- Eight airbags are included in the Toyota bZ4X: a driver’s knee airbag, a front passenger seat cushion airbag, the driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, and side airbags mounted on the driver and front passenger seats.
Safety Ratings:
The Z4X scored good ratings in almost all IIHS evaluations.
Toyota bZ4X Range and Powertrain Specifications:
The Toyota bZ4X is available in 2 powertrains: an FWD 204hp version or an AWD 218hp one. The AWD is optional, cuts down the EV’s range, and makes less power than the FWD. Toyota claims an estimated 317-mile range on the FWD bZ4X.
With a DC charger, the 71.4 kWh battery pack can charge to 80% capacity in approximately 30 minutes. With a 0–60 mph time of 7.3 seconds, the bZ4X is quicker than similar gas-powered SUVs but falls behind when compared to rival EVs.
Top Competitors:
The Toyota bZ4X is more expensive than a few of its top rivals but costs less than the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Its FWD engine makes the same amount of power as the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Kia Niro EV.
If you don’t really care about the all-electric powertrain, get a Toyota hybrid like the RAV4 SUV. This plug-in hybrid is cheaper than the Toyota BZ4X. The Skoda Enyaq offers better range and cargo space, while the Nissan Ariya is more powerful and has nicer interiors but isn’t as sporty as the bZ4X.
Concluding Thoughts:
Interestingly, the Toyota bZ4X has good off-road abilities. It can brave some tough terrain and harsh conditions. Since it was jointly developed alongside the Subaru Solterra, it also gets Subaru’s signature ‘X-Drive’ setting.
Along with the standard Toyota service offerings, you also get two years of scheduled maintenance and free roadside assistance. Additionally, Toyota USA offers a year of free charging at their public EVgo charging stations.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the Toyota bZ4X an electric car?
The bZ4X is Toyota’s first all-electric EV. It is available exclusively with an electric powertrain.
What is the bZ4X EV’s battery life?
Like all EVs, the bZ4X car’s battery should last the entire lifetime of the car. In fact, most EV batteries outlive the car itself. The 2024 Toyota bZ4X comes with an 8-year battery warranty.
