The 2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited Is An Oddly Named All-Electric SUV From Japan

[@theredline]

It’s finally here guys, Toyota’s first dedicated EV… the name is weird but it’s great to see the Japanese finally come out with their version of an electric vehicle. Our first look on the brand new Subaru version of this car will post at 10:45am PST! Stay tuned!

[@jxmar_]

When is the 2022 RAV4 review coming?

[@mrpmj00]

..tesla products are outdated decade old technology (e.g., only has cameras not even radar, no laser to detect other objects). Tesla self driving is only level 2, whereas Rivian is level 3 autonomy (on an off-road, you don't have to keep your eyes on the road and don't have to keep your hands on the wheel). ;,,,...Rivian has 4 motors, others only have 1-3 motors. Rivian climbs up 100% incline at 45 degrees. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bXmWislJqXhq8

[@mrpmj00]

Rivian 0-60 mph in 3 seconds. It also goes off road ;...Fun Rivian drives through 3.5 feet of water kzbin.info/www/bejne/omGliJqEi6mUq5I ;,,,...Rivian is great for off-road fun at climbing over boulders at Hells Gate www.youtube.com/watch? v=dYQtPFYaR0c&t=1s ;,,,...cool&convenient 360 degrees Rivian tank turn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6vafmuBepd_aas

[@mrpmj00]

;.Unlike Tesla and Toyota, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit. GO RIVIAN!

[@theredline]

@@jxmar_ Most likely next week. Stay tuned!

[@DrRyan82994]

looks like someone damaged the fenders and replaced them with the wrong color

[@kjcl90]

Lol 100%. Butt ugly design. Probably a good entry level EV otherwise.

[@You-All-Pokai]

better get the black one

[@chuchuokeke]

Looks like cow hide. If u go for black then they will invert the colors

[@DrRyan82994]

if you did really want one (it does seem like it’ll be a nice car) you’d have to see if your dealer could swap them out i guess. or get a wrap, it might actually look nice

[@datacipher]

I was going to write the same thing.

[@jamsu7126]

Looks very cool, I'm looking forward to seeing how they expand the BZ line into other segments

[@damilolaakanni]

IMO, all EVs, no matter how fast or expensive they are, should be mandated to have regular steering wheels. I don't get the "yoke" thing that Tesla is doing.

[@indevibe]

I disagree!

[@smallbusinessdreams]

Toyotas yoke steering wheel isn't dangerous like the Telsa yoke. It has a way smaller turning radius. Meaning your hands don't have to cross and possibly miss the opening in the yoke steering wheel.

[@acchris029]

@@indevibe A yoke should never turn more than 180 degrees thats why its not for automobiles.

[@indevibe]

@@acchris029 it sits fine with me, I respect your position..

[@indevibe]

@@smallbusinessdreams After a long and extensive review with NTSB, it was determined that this YOKE was less obstructive to the drivers position... The reason why it's wider at the bottom is to improve the position of hold the driver may or may not make while @ center of position..... To each its own, I welcome it. Its all progressive and tli believe it will be adopted by most.

[@MundoOval]

Toyota is so confident in their reputation that they feel like they can throw anything on the customers and they will buy it

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

And for good or bad, they are correct.

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

For me, range is fine. My Mach e gets about 230, but I have no issues as I charge it when I get home anyway. I can see this working as a good commuter/going to work car

[@JLobo-lz8mh]

The Ford Mach e is a way better looking car, and has a faster 0 to 60.

[@jml9550]

Not all of us are into 0-60 time, reliability and build quality are my main concern when buying a car I live with for 10 years.

[@samle7678]

They haven’t fix the charging issues yet? Come on Ford

[@joskjj3625]

Toyota has a long way to go with their ev’s

[@Chicken_Lips]

Seems like the steering wheel blocking the instrument display could be a deal breaker. Shame as I like everything else about this, other than no rear wiper!

[@apdjwivjekdif]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

I noticed one of the Korean EVs also ditched the rear wiper which I find very odd on a rear lift style glass.

[@troyvo8069]

Wouldn’t you just lower the wheel then?

[@apdjwivjekdif]

@@troyvo8069 may not be ergonomic when driving

[@rks-bh6tb]

Yes facts and no fan boy needed to defend it sorry

[@haze1123]

It looks interesting! But every time I see a manufacturer ditch the volume knob, it makes angry. Push button volume control is the worst. Slider volume is almost as bad.

[@chuckwalla2967]

I have a knob on my car, but I can't remember the last time I used it. I always use the steering wheel control.

[@caocacao-y7l]

@@chuckwalla2967 the knob is always faster for those times you need to turn that mf down so you are able to see better

[@chuckwalla2967]

@@caocacao-y7l The scroll wheel on my steering faster than reaching for the knob. I can also push the scroll wheel to mute instantly. Thanks.

[@jca65lb]

Once you adjust your present you'll be fine. I only use volume control on radio. Most of the time it's the steering controls.

[@haze1123]

Steering wheel controls are good for volume tweaks... but when you want to turn your volume to zero -- and do it very quickly -- nothing beats a volume knob.

[@OmarSpence]

I am hoping they bring a long range high performance version. 250 miles and 0-60 in the 8's is quite lackluster.

[@M67v]

They’re playing it too safe

[@whatsthedileo]

Something tells me "bZ4X" won't have the same name recognition as Prius or Model 3 or Bolt.

[@Riley_1955]

If that's what Toyota is going with that is just plain dumb......bZ actually stands for Bazinga and 4 stands for how many brains cells the marketing people have and X stands for what in the XXXX are we doing.

[@zubastik2992]

And if it costs 45k or more who would buy it over Tesla model 3 or Y

[@aluisious]

bee's axe

[@fhm4]

@@zubastik2992 I hear Tesla has reliability issues. Toyota traditionally does not have reliability issues. A full EV by Toyota interests me.

[@zubastik2992]

@@fhm4 the only difference Tesla is the name of the EV game while Toyota is a newcomer to the EV market

[@kyron2092]

Finally we see this car in a different color other than the grey Toyota unveiled the prototype in. I think it looks stunning in this color.

[@RLTtizME]

Stunning? 👈😝😂🤡

[@theslimeylimey]

Does anyone know someone who bought a Toyota because it was just so beautiful and stylish they could not resist? Yeah me neither.

[@naveenthemachine]

I’m one. I bought a 2020 Camry XSE v6. I think it’s sexy outside. I love the way it looks. And that red interior 🔥😍 And the v6 is amazing

[@theslimeylimey]

@@naveenthemachine OK I'll give you that one :) The Camry is a good looking car. To be honest I think Toyota is getting better but they are no Audi or Mercedes. Even BMW has gone down the fugly route with that ridiculous giant grill that's as bad as Lexus. It would be nice to see more creativity like what Hyundai has done with the fantastic Ioniq 5 but I could not imagine Toyota leading with a vehicle like that.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@theslimeylimey some Hyundais kind of look ugly imo. The new sonata and Elantra n are kind of weird up front. But their genesis line is Bentley esque

[@lilypark8735]

Toyota Supras any year, except BMW supras...

[@theslimeylimey]

@@lilypark8735 I was thinking more this century :)

[@wookori]

I can't believe they won't let you buy it in one single color. That totally ruins it for me. I also was expecting better range on a Toyota.

[@wyw201]

@Arman Shahbaz Toyota doesn’t have an EV architecture that allows larger batteries to be put in. Assuming Toyota is on track with their solid state batteries in 2025 and E-TNGA platform, we’ll see better EVs from them.

[@gianfrancoa]

The color of the right doors seem different, do they?

[@BabyBugBug]

I’m not usually a fan of Toyota, but I do like this and I would buy this for sure.

[@heewoney2]

Well, good to see Toyota version of EV! Now I am eyeing on the KIA EV6 release in the US!!

[@tomheringer2047]

Be sure to check out the Hyundai Ionic 5 too! The EV6, Ionic 5, and the Ariya are all going cost considerably more.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

This is Exactly what we need right now with gas prices shooting up as they are - and it's about time!

[@Fyreballs9]

It’s a big panda in those colors..😁

[@hereigoagain5050]

Noooo, not running eyeliner front fascia. Love everything else. Another great Sofyan review.

[@fordresurrectionest9556]

The center beam is to keep the vehicle from collapsing during a rollover.

[@jxmar_]

1:20 damn! I can really appreciate the new headlights on the RAV4 and omg.. the DRL is such a upgrade compared to the 21 models

[@chuckwalla2967]

Remember when Sony held out on making flat panel TV's because they thought their Trinitron CRT TV's were better, and they have never been the same since? I fear the same fate for Toyota with their decision on EV's.

[@nahi27]

Sony is still around. I hope that's not the case for Toyota. They deserve to crash and burn for holding back ev's

[@JAM_2024]

Toyota is on their way to becoming the Nokia of the auto industry.

[@joskjj3625]

It’s sad,Toyota is not in a safe position At least with Sony they still have a huge following despite not being the biggest tech company anymore,they still make great tvs,they have music corporations,movies and most importantly they have PlayStation

[@samalj313]

I Believe Toyota have timed it well. They have 17 ev models coming out next year. They have let a lot of other carmakers get rid of beginner issues with EVs and will be launching all theirs EV into a semi-mature market. They wont have to deal with to much customer hesitancy. And toyota is known for quality, and the offer warranties on their batteries, so I think they are going to be doing alright over the coming 10 years.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@samalj313 I agree. This doom and gloom talk about Toyota and EVs makes no sense to me. However, I am a bit underwhelmed with this car and hope the Lexus models are better and other bz's are better.

[@1982blvd]

That two tone panels really throws everything off

[@DarkHeartsKing]

will there be a chance they can remove the bar for the sunroof? and change the steering wheel?

[@jeromep3182]

Toyota offered the 2010 EV RAV4 model and it only sold for a few years and priced itself out of the Toyota range it was in partnership with Tesla back then in its infancy

[@theredline]

Toyota also had an electric RAV4 in 1997 as well. We don’t really count those since they were a rare sight and pricing was insane at the time. This is their first dedicated EV.

[@TheDavidandre610]

The range is a deal breaker 😩😌 Thanks for the video Sofyan 🤩👋🏼

[@ciello___8307]

220 is more then enough for 90% of daily driving!

[@محمودأبوالسبح-ل2ض]

@@ciello___8307 Yeah sure that's a cap of the first grade, any other automaker reach 500 miles of range and Toyota here still "beginning".

[@ciello___8307]

@@محمودأبوالسبح-ل2ض You commute more than 220 miles in a day??? I think thats Cap

[@محمودأبوالسبح-ل2ض]

@@ciello___8307 Ah yes doing the good old lame come back, how sad, cryyyyy waaaa

[@miraphycs7377]

that is right around where the competition are

[@martink7945]

12:35 So the peak power of DC fast charging is at 150kW and from 10 to 80% it should roughly take 1 hour. What kind of calculation was that? It should take about 20 min and that is compareable to the competitors

[@skywalker2852]

I've heard the 1hr estimate (0-80%) in a couple of reviews now... I think it must be a number that Toyota provided. There must be a fast drop-off from 150kW on that charge-curve!

[@timaustin2000]

The number came from Toyota. It's extraordinary. Just put better cooling in the pack like everyone else does. Up the Voltage like Hyundai/Kia/Porsche do. Anything but throttle the charge. It's like they WANT it to fail. Which I suspect they do.

[@tomjohnson8737]

As long as the ev motor is reliable, it will be a good car.

[@darknessislight3689]

I love the color combo 😍 and your shoes 👟

[@lucvaillancourt4753]

The bar at the ceiling is needed for structural support.

[@zerokool-2058]

I can’t wait. I would let get one in the end of 2023... or 2024. I want 300 miles of range at least.

[@superset5]

you can't see the speedo from that angle! what!!!!????

[@dcbel]

Very interesting video! The Toyota bZ4X looks great. It appears to have been well thought out in terms of practicality and space. 🚗 ⚡

[@TheJ1s]

At least it's something, I do hope one of these companies compete with Tesla model 3.

[@weekenderfam7965]

what are the comparisons between this and the Subaru Solterra?

[@kensg]

Very nice, I cant wait to test drive this one.

[@jacklumber782]

Toyota needs to make an Ev truck the size of the first gen tacoma , and im on board.

[@brybrysofly4093]

Great review Sofyan! I think the Solterra looks better imo of these two. Idk what Toyota was thinking with the style and the name?! I mean I get it but it’s not attractive. It’ll sell like hotcakes of course but Oy. And you can already see scratches by the door handles because the whole thing is piano black. Double Oy. And then the center dash is just fingerprint, dust and scratch city. I don’t understand manufacturers love with piano blank…I know it’s cost cutting but jeez.

[@user-s45c]

bZ→bZ(beyond Zero) series 4→body size X→body type

[@Azrael8]

Any word on Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 for this vehicle?

[@syedlink27]

Love the red tundra in the background! Can you review that next?

[@hmaccas738]

Is that a fuel powered generator in the background powering up the electric vehicles ?

[@iamthedutchbro]

Sofyan is so unbelievably critical and picky -- as if he's an engineer or product planner.

[@محمودأبوالسبح-ل2ض]

And what's your problem with that?

[@Shadownian]

Black cladding will kill this car before it’s even on lots. Watch how fast they make it body color like they should have.

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Shut up !! 😂

[@martink7945]

Its not black cladding, its painted

[@Shadownian]

@@martink7945 does it matter? It’s meant to be black cladding around the wheel arches like every other suv. And it looks like shit. I love Toyota….I’ve owned more Toyotas than I can count. I had a chr the first year it was released…I have a 2020 rav4 now. I will probably be buying the new Sequoia when it comes out…but I will also be the first one to say when they fuck up And lately their designer….is fucked up. The new tundras…questionable front end. The absolutely hideous new Lexus gx grill…and now this. Nobody needs a yes man.

[@blackpantherx4019]

Great video 📹 awesome content and knowledge much respect

[@Thoughmuchistaken]

Any idea what the turning circle is like? Thinking about how small the ID.4s is.

[@keeponkeepinon76]

Gloss black fantastic...

[@alan1912]

I guess we’re just going to ignore the body in the trunk. 😬

[@GamerplayerWT]

I have a hybrid vehicle and I am waiting for an affordable EV that gets close to 500 miles on a charge. That will be a game-changer for me. It must also come with an all-wheel drive version. Yeah, I’m asking for a lot.

[@Pattayaman999]

It has normal door handles. So it won't jam like the pop up handles.

[@gladdy02]

😳....am I on drugs? This thing looks like it was designed by a designer's child

[@fortcrafterbossbehold9027]

Yeah I know, not as bad as Cybertruck though LOL...

[@NewZea1and]

8:06 - unlike the Solterra previewed earlier, the BZ4X doesn't have the regenerative braking paddles on the steering wheel. I suspect this is because you're sampling a pre-production model..❓

[@z1az285]

The car weighs upwards of 4200 lbs. Without Regenerative braking the regular pads and rotors would get worn out in no time. Good observation

[@c3vzn]

What's with those weird black bits. Just make them body coloured and make a normal looking car for god's sakes. They're making cars weird for the sake of weird.

[@damilolaakanni]

Well, it was co developed with Subaru, so that explains the black cladding.

[@Stan_sprinkle]

It’s just Gorilla tape. They gorilla taped the body panel to the car

[@JDMHaze]

@@damilolaakanni Typical Subaru to ruin a good thing, hence the new WRX

[@excape_artist]

@@damilolaakanni Hard to blame Subaru for the final styling. Toyota and Subaru went with different headlights/front fascias/tail lights… Toyota could have made a decision to make the cladding body colored

[@plightn]

Pretty sure the American electric grid is about to have major issues as people switch over. So if you live in a house, which you pretty much have to own an electric vehicle comfortably, might as well invest in a generator or solar to keep you going through the blackouts.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Lol less then 1%? Please

[@smallbusinessdreams]

Solar on a home is a great investment regardless if you get an ev or not.

[@brybrysofly4093]

6:31 I think the new startup chime seems like a mashup between the chimes of current Toyotas and Subarus…and it’s not successful. Sounds like a xylophone met a wind chime 😂😂

[@naveenthemachine]

Kind of reminds me of the Acura RDX chime

[@brybrysofly4093]

@@naveenthemachine it does but I think the RDX one was deeper? This one sounds really pitchy to me lol

[@niuhuskieguy]

I think whoever approved that chime needs their ears checked. Its horrendous.

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love it! I love all electric cars

[@zerokool-2058]

I’ll be trading in my rav4 for this in 2024.

[@vick6774]

Will you be making a video of the new 2022 rav4m

[@Olvera_emi]

They mark ups will be crazy 🥲

[@stanley4052]

Will they sell it in Michigan?

[@Fyreballs9]

It better be priced reasonably since it’s only 250 miles range compared to others. Battery under the floor would give more room for a battery which would increase range. That range will do with cold temps or added amenities being used.

[@Supertrooper697]

After knowing Toyota lobbied against EVs for the longest time, I don't know how anyone could support their EVs.

[@محمودأبوالسبح-ل2ض]

@@matthewcoreyhall Be quiet.

[@Supertrooper697]

@@matthewcoreyhall as a previous Gen 2 Prius owner myself , they still deserve zero respect.

[@Chris-de2qc]

I thought it's because they wanted hydrogen powered cars.

[@sevencostanza3931]

Who cares....if Toyota EV's are reliable & priced right then people will buy them. Toyota was well ahead of other OEM's when it comes to introducing hybrids in the 90's and the prius in 90's also. Toyota has LOTS of battery experience.

[@belavet]

@@sevencostanza3931 exactly this. If it's a quality product at a competitive price, I'll gladly drive one. They banked on hydrogen fuel cell and it didn't take off. I suppose there's still time but I don't think it's likely. To be frank, most legacy automakers took way to long to embrace EV anyway. I'd take a Tesla, but I can't afford/justify one, and since I can't shop with my pride alone, something else will likely be my next vehicle.

[@molugusatyapriya2]

The bZ4X Limited is powered by a dual-motor electric powertrain, which provides instant torque and smooth acceleration.

[@ronnie5966]

Back door is grey and front door is white?

[@pinkipipe]

Nice side by side of both cars . I see a winner here . Great video 👍🏻

[@petergazarek4238]

PERFECT CAR 😎👍🏻

[@bekf606]

no rear wipers??

[@nuhashsarker5750]

The bar at the roof is for structural stability. We don't want people to die in crashes after all

[@timaustin2000]

Other EVs don't need it. Why does this? It seems like an ancient design choice to me. Ioniq 5, Mach E, Model 3, Model S,... All come with crossbeam free glass. Hell, a Corolla Hybrid Estate can be specced with a moon roof without supporting crossbeam so it's not like Toyota doesn't know how to do it.

[@jleggy2010]

Is there a heat pump available or standard in the Limited?

[@theredline]

The heat pump is standard on all models.

[@joelj.v]

They should go with the Yoke steering wheel.

[@britshell]

3:10 it looks like it's been wreaked and fixed with the miss match fenders

[@whatthe6532]

What’s with the sulking bottom lip. Instrument binnacle is a big fail. Other than that it’s great.

[@chuckwalla2967]

If they price it right, this could sell well for them.

[@jxmar_]

Supposedly it’s gonna be 37K

[@davidmccarthy6061]

I suspect this is just to have an EV and they really don't want it to be a big seller, to prove they are right about ICE.

[@TBCS3000]

bZ4X is the new RAV4. One day it will sell more than Honda Accord, Camry, RAV4, Honda CRV and Tesla. It will the best selling small SUV in the US.

[@tqdinh2]

It’s alright

[@JuaniPodrido]

This looks exactly like the Subaru EV.

[@saadtheman1]

toyotaa for life

[@ngrinshift4383]

Wonder if the Subaru version will be "better".. 🤔

[@RLTtizME]

How much coal per mile does it get?

[@JDMHaze]

less than tesla

[@RLTtizME]

@@JDMHaze I like a positive outlook.

[@pw_jc]

They should have used Zero4X or 04X; bz4X sounds like an internal code. The car looks good though.

[@VincentLlubit]

LED rear turn signals? I think not

[@gene978]

The Dust and Scratch attraction on the Piano Black especially in the sunlight makes it look very cheap

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good.

[@carlito3624]

So much nicer then the cladding

[@noobwow2009]

Is it built by BYD？

[@johnkhalil9831]

I’m honestly disappointed at the 10-80% spend in just under an hour. That’s really slow compared to many of the current EVs available now

[@CalmDownShh]

This is a direct result of them taking the risk and putting alot of their effort into hydrogen powered vehicles. Toyota is 5 years behind other makers at minimum.

[@timaustin2000]

When Hyundai can put an 800v system in a car that'll be the best part of two years old by the time this hits forecourts, with a 10-80% number under 20minutes,... There's no defending this. It's breathtaking. An hour to 80%?! Christ on a bike.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Am I only one noticing the zero emission Kenworth Toyota semi behind there ?? I'd be curious to learn about it...

[@InternetDude]

It has toyota's hydrogen powertrain

[@DavidMortaz]

Did I hear you right that Toyota says this car will arrive at dealer in Spring 2022?! You said "next year"!

[@williamdrijver4141]

Good to see Toyota still uses strong, safe, reliable and problemfree doorhandles. Nice ergonomically sound buttons in the interior too. Superior to all touchscreens. In Europe Lexus offers a 10 year or million kilometer (600,000 mile) warranty on the Lexus UX 300e's battery. Best warranty in the business.

[@User.Joshua]

Glad I’m not the only one that immediately noticed the traditional door handles. Sad state we’re in with this push for innovation.

[@dave_riots]

@@User.Joshua Flat door handles aren't innovative.

[@noonesbusiness959]

600k mile warranty?😒 Calling b.s. 💩 on that statement Bill!

[@User.Joshua]

@@dave_riots yeah, I agree… but that sentiment isn’t shared by current automotive designers/engineers.

[@karlotom488]

Wasn't it supposed come with the new solid state battery ?

[@SeraphimSiN]

Why is everyone using the piano black trim? It is impossible to keep clean. 😕

[@troyh1025]

Is Toyota using pouch cells or symmetrical cells?

[@josephkraft5640]

First time an all electric vehicle caught my attention. This could totally be a vehicle I would own.

[@jrwaters943]

THIS is the vehicle to get your attention? Really? It looks like an uglier RAV4 with a ridiculous name.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@jrwaters943 agreed This vehicle is already an utter disappointment and no one’s even driven it yet. Just as I predicted before

[@lizardgreen2121]

I like this but think the Kia ev6 is better looking inside and out

[@naveenthemachine]

@@lizardgreen2121 and the ev6 is RWD and way faster.

[@lizardgreen2121]

@@naveenthemachine I believe it has more range as well. I love it and hope to get my hands on one

[@ronnie5966]

Very good review but try to speak a little bit slower with more pauses.

[@indevibe]

Toyota - Step it up! Co'mon!

[@geraldorigo8854]

250 Miles for XLE FWD Trim?? Are they trying to not sell this?

[@timaustin2000]

Yes.

[@geraltofrivian516]

The Subaru should have the same numbers and performance, no? Looks like a solid car. Good job Toyota

[@pilot1226]

How does the cargo room compare to an Outback? I am looking to trade my 2021 Outback XT for a Solterra.

[@theredline]

We’ll have that figure in our Solterra review posting in 3.5 hours!

[@benwillvv]

It's definitely an underwhelming entry. Toyota's EV game is still very weak.

[@dude-yg9ez]

Yea they only have 1 electric vehicle, but only because they aren't focused on these vehicles yet.

[@benwillvv]

@@dude-yg9ez they INVENTED the mainstream hybrid twenty years ago and then just stopped innovating. They're already far behind in the EV game.

[@dude-yg9ez]

@@benwillvv for a reason, something like 95% of cars sold are ice, and the market isn't ready for ev yet

[@Slenderman63323]

It's underwhelming because of the things you can't see on the spec sheet. Quality control costs money.

[@samle7678]

Dude! Toyota was in the game longer than before Elon’s dream

[@ffsolutions9442]

The design on the outside is… weird. But what the hell were they thinking when they designed that steering wheel and the gauge cluster? They are just hideous to look at!