2023 Toyota bZ4X - Interior and Exterior Walkaround.

2023 Toyota bZ4X - Interior and Exterior Walkaround.

2023 Toyota bZ4X Review, Pricing, and Specs.

Toyota is poised to re-enter the electric vehicle segment with the 2023 bZ4X crossover, which boasts edgy styling that sets it apart from Toyota's gasoline-powered SUVs. Unlike the last all-electric vehicle the company offered—the RAV4 EV—the bZ4X will be sold at Toyota dealerships nationwide. Both a front- and all-wheel-drive model will be offered, with the former set to deliver up to 252 miles of driving per charge. The bZ4X was co-developed with the Subaru Solterra, and the two models are nearly identical. When the bZ4X goes on sale it will join a growing group of non-luxury EV SUVs which includes the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, the Ford Mustang Mach E, the Hyundai Kona Electric, the Kia Niro EV, the Tesla Model Y, and the Volkswagen ID.4.

What's New for 2023?

The bZ4X will be an all-new vehicle and nameplate for the Toyota brand. It arrives first in ZEV states this spring and will be available nationwide later in 2022.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

XLE - $43,215

Limited - $47,915

EV Motor, Power, and Performance
A front-wheel-drive, single-motor setup is standard and offers 201 horsepower—that output exactly matches the Kia Niro EV and the front-wheel-drive variant of the Volkswagen ID.4. The all-wheel-drive version has two motors, but power increases only slightly, to 215 horsepower. That's a lot less than the all-wheel-drive ID.4 (295 horsepower) or the all-wheel-drive Hyundai Ioniq 5 (320 hp). In our initial test drive, we noted perky acceleration in both the front- and all-wheel drive versions but you shouldn't expect to beat any Teslas in a drag race. The bZ4X's ride is compliant over bumps without feeling overly soft, and the steering has a decent amount of weighting. Regenerative braking can be augmented via a button on the center console, but the bZ4X stop short of offering true one-pedal driving that we're fond of in other EVs.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

The two bZ4X powertrains have nearly identical batteries: a 63.4-kWh battery pack in the single-motor version and a 65.5-kWh pack in the dual-motor model. The EPA range estimates for the FWD, single-motor model are 242/252 miles (Limited/XLE), while the all-wheel-drive version comes in at 222/228 miles. With a Level 2 supply, the 6.6-kW onboard charger can replenish the battery in 9 hours. At a DC fast-charger, Toyota claims that adding 80 percent charge takes just under an hour, with peak charging rates of 150 kW for the front-drive variants and 100 kW for the all-wheel-drive models. Buyers also receive a year of free charging at EVgo locations.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The bZ4X has a spacious, airy interior, and the dashboard incorporates a digital gauge display and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. Wireless smartphone mirroring is standard, and navigation is included for three years, after which it's available via subscription. The wide center console between the two front seats features standard wireless smartphone charging and open storage underneath, although there's no glovebox. An optional feature in the Limited is a radiant heating element in the lower dash that warms front-seat riders' legs. There's also no frunk, and the rear cargo hold is 26 to 28 cubic feet (versus 38 for the RAV4).

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