The Most Affordable Toyota BZ4X Is Surprisingly Awesome | Here’s Why!

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[@TheAdventureAuto]

People complain about interior piano black trim, so Toyota slowly covers their entire exterior in it.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

fool

[@rxonmymind8362]

Their good at listening.😂

[@lebowskitriple8]

@@allentoyokawa9068 You need to calm down.

[@StudyYourself]

The most affordable but I don't know the price, please don't sell your integrity for views, stay honest. 😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@esejuandavid]

$42,000

[@t.b.a.r.r.o.]

Only watched because "lowest priced." "No sub for you!"

[@adamnugent2137]

@@HuyNguyen-yh6vc exactly. the price is most important.

[@leongordon4381]

Call toyota

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Thanks for the info, Tommy. I have a Solterra reservation and still deciding on whether to go forward with it so this is all good stuff to see.

[@markkrispin6944]

Great detailed review! Thank you. I have been waiting for a review on this car.

[@OldThomMerton]

Good review as usual, Tommy. You are getting a workout this week in LA (saw the Corolla GR vid) . . . Nice! Keep up the good work!

[@richardreyes2683]

It’s hard to understand how both Toyota and Subaru have beautiful vehicles out in the market and even with both of them working together they settled on this look. I truly believe that if they want to be the market leader in the electric world they should take a look at Kia and Hyundai with the great looks of the K6 and Ionic5

[@justinking8220]

Dude it's pretty simple, if you don't like it don't buy it🤦

[@surkh]

@@justinking8220 It's more than just that, I wouldn't be surprised if they're hoping you won't like it and won't buy it. Toyota has left no doubt that they never really *wanted* to make EVs. Not too different from the similar "mangled" design of the i3 before they finally got serious about EVs.

[@matthewcoreyhall]

@@surkh based on developments related to factory construction for batteries, an already earmarked budget in the billions for electric vehicle development, and the 10+ concepts they recently unveiled in Tokyo... I think Toyota has FINALLY got the message. Yes they are behind the ball a bit, but it's a good thing they are seemingly now onboard. Let's celebrate it right? This is a positive development.

[@Chelseas1988]

@@matthewcoreyhall Well said

[@oholdeno]

This car is legit ugly.

[@igeekone]

I want one, hopefully they can cater to demand and not have nasty dealer markups.

[@Heartless_13224]

Thank you for showing the lower trim vehicle. Really looking for the pricing on it. Glad to see an EV without huge wheels and thin tires.

[@LaBambaCL]

huge wheels and thin tires.. is actually a performance downgrade in a mainstream car.

[@visgothy]

Ive read that it charge much slower than the average ev cars. Is it true?

[@jayhiggins5239]

A proper (safe and logical) execution of a shift knob.

[@gerary]

Makes the Prius look sexier

[@jamespaul2587]

That something you don't hear very often! :)

[@freestick19822000]

Very nice review. Far from many boring ones repeating things. Personal ideas are said without hesitations and perfect choice showing not always the topest version👌👍

[@thenextelectriccar6529]

It's great to see prominent manufacturers getting involved in the EV space. The interior resembles that of a Prius. I'm going to take a seat and watch before purchasing one of these Toyota vehicles. Thank you for the review

[@vincenty747]

What kills this car for me is the fenders. Whether it's the cladding on the Solterra or the gloss black here, it just makes the car look unfinished.

[@JuanMii24]

Charging at 100kw max is thatvkills it for me

[@robdc4829]

I'd have to wrap the fenders to match the rest.

[@lmc333]

The Solterra front seems to be better looking than this Toy...

[@viniciusreboucas6099]

First think I would do is wrap that part on white

[@JandCDoodles]

Looks like it was wrecked and they visited the salvage yard for parts. Not a huge fan either. Would go with black in that model

[@rzu7120]

I dislike the distant gauge cluster.

[@mistermister2085]

Looks like you'll need binoculars to read the info on that display.

[@Vinh616]

Lmao its an electric car, theres no point of looking at the cluster... in an electric car all you need to know is speed ans battery life... theres no RPM, coolant temp, gasoline tank, and etc... hahahahahaa

[@rzu7120]

@@Vinh616 Apparently, you've never been in an EV.

[@Vinh616]

@@rzu7120 an electric car doesnt have many moving parts. . Anything is just extra not needed... lmao

[@Vinh616]

It seems you dont understand what vehicle are design for, vehicles are design to move people.... anything else is just extra junk to boost the vehicle image... lmao

[@dcbel]

The Solterra and BZ4X indeed look similar, great review! Thank you for sharing! ⚡🔌🚘

[@Afeeq1011]

Just realise TFL have an ev channel, while I'm not a frequent viewer as of lately but I love TFL content because it's one of few channels that I can live vicariously through video.

[@BabeTryThis]

if you think about it, the car is very easy to work with in the front. There is a lot of space that you can get to every component.

[@michaelbassett5105]

Haha yeah problem is if it breaks you just have to throw it away like every other toy you have ever owned.

[@1spartacus1337]

@@michaelbassett5105 it’s a Toyota. First model years always have issues but after that they are solid.

[@MylesV]

@@michaelbassett5105 What would make you believe that?

[@cstickles]

Guy didn't miss a beat when go over the non-existant price in a video with a title about price. Talk about having the heart of a salesman, lol. Looks nice. If it's anything like the price of the new server ooh I'm quite sure there are some EV's out there with a lower price point albeit not with the prestigious YODA name behind them. Starting to get a bit concerned that some EV's are starting to have the same price tags of what some houses cost or used to cost. Looking forward to prices leveling out and or more entry level for those of us that have capped out or civil service glass ceiling yet!

[@JakeRichardsong]

the same price tags of what some houses cost or used to cost....exaggerate much? Total cost of ownership for EVS can be lower than gas-powered vehicles....cost over time, not the sticker price.

[@dkopas203]

Hey Tommy I love that fact that the top is above the bottom - LOL 6:20 mark -> Seriously, great review, my favorite reviewer at TFLEV

[@daves1646]

I see Toyota continued the ‘no bumper’ (extension) like on Sienna. Nice look but hatch is nailed if there’s any rear contact (misbacking or rear collision). Likely XPNSV fix for even light collisions.

[@T0nyGTSt]

how did you guys come to 'affordable'? " Toyota hasn’t announced pricing for European markets but in the UK, the entry-level bZ4X starts from £41,950 (€49,743 / $55,140)." The avg. wage in the UK is £30,000. This is a higher end car like a slightly less expensive Tesla Model 3.

[@Vorm17]

I've just bought an XLT Hybrid Maverick for 25k. So comparing prices and all I can drive for about 10 years before my gas hits the price of the car. Sounds decent enough 😂 these things are anything but budget friendly, especially when you factor in that it still costs you money to charge.

[@jordanzs521]

your confused, they didnt say it was affordable, they said it was the Most afforable option, AKA the base model

[@orangeman3343]

As well as saying most affordable option rather than saying it's simply affordable it's worth nothing it's a U.S review and cars in there are cheaper I think. It starts from $37k which in GBP even with the current rubbish conversion rate is just over £28,000. I'd buy this over a Model 3 personally, even if the Model 3 is a bit cheaper, but they're different types of cars so I'm not sure anyone in the market for a BZ would even consider a Model 3. More likely a Model Y but still a different market. The Toyota is a purpose built SUV EV with some off-road capability albeit less so for the FWD version of course, the Model Y is a raised Model 3 that's targeted at road use only. Would be good to see some proper reviewers inc range tests. Too many reviews just having a poke about in them, and even with camouflaged bodywork in some cases still. Taking orders for them so some proper full reviews now would be good

[@flamaest]

@@jordanzs521 it says affordable right there in the title....

[@jordanzs521]

@@flamaest "The most affordable Toyota BZ4X" which just means the Base model. Same how the Most affordable Ferarri isnt affordable to 99.9% of the world, but its still the cheapest version available

[@rovin002]

Its a great review, what about the actual battery range in summer and winter? Range loss in winter? Has it been tested?

[@schenier]

Every car, even the fuel driven cars lose range in winter. We can just see the difference with battery cars, since they show it. I lose the same amount of range in winter with my fuel driven car.

[@StalePhish]

Today I learned: TFL has an EV channel. So many channels! I foresee aftermarket painting of the fenders being a huge thing. Paint shops: get your Toyota paints ready!

[@ecurb10]

Finally Toyota is coming on board! As for "affordable"? From what I've read it's going to be up there with the Model Y, which is still way dearer than the Chinese competition.

[@jaslll4396]

Because of the air bags the design of the steering wheel make you NOT want to hold the steering wheel higher. Holding the wheel at at 2 and 10 o'clock is no longer the best hand position due to the air bag. The tendency to grip the wheel hard before a crash and a high grip on the steering wheel caused too many broken bones. A 3 and 9 o'clock grip is the recommended hand position now.

[@dchristo10]

They actually teach the 8 and 4 hand position now, which I can't stand. It puts the arms in the safest position should the airbag go off. Of course you could argue that driving that way increases your risk of accident...causing your airbag to go off.

[@Nemoticon]

@@dchristo10 There is truth in this... I also think that with modern electric steering being so light and uncommunicative now, higher steering hand positions don't have the same benefit as it previously had. The context has changed a lot with how technology has progressed and how we approach driving now, for better or worse, it remains to be seen.

[@vangtk10]

I wished they did a little better with the positioning of the steering sheel and MID. I have a feeling part of the steering wheel is going to block the lower portion of the MID. Other than that, it looks great!

[@Eric10301]

Those gloss black interior pieces would end up driving me nuts. Just pressing the park button left a greasy finger print. I also dislike the gauge cluster positioning. It looks like they designed it with really short people in mind.

[@jessethompson9087]

Exactly! Like I am 6'5 and I need all the knee room I can get and this setup is so awful. I wouldn't be able to see the gauges. Terrible.

[@talldave7799]

I have no idea what EV OEMs are smoking these days cause vW ID4 is filled w piano black trim

[@Cash4Fruit]

my husband and I are both 5'8'', should be ok? haha

[@latitude48design]

I said this with the Subaru, the piano black needs to go. I have some in my Outback and it gets scratched just from me cleaning it.

[@BuRNingFLaN]

Hi Tommy! Thanks for the BZ4x vid-- I currently have a KIA and love the Highway Driving Assist (smart cruise + lane following assist). How does Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 compare with the KIA's? Thanks!

[@BuRNingFLaN]

@@no_data_for_you love the bz4x design-- will gladly switch rides if toyota safety sense 3.0 has reliable lane centering + adaptive cruise!

[@kaku_96]

@@BuRNingFLaN I have a 2020 model Yaris hybrid and it has good adaptive cruise control and good line centering so I'm sure the bz4x has both. Line centering just has a slight problem with construction sites and orange lines but mostly for the transition after the transition it's better again.

[@BuRNingFLaN]

@@kaku_96 that's great news! Thanks for the insight regarding toyota's driver assist system--

[@vtsean5840]

Thanks Tommy. For the limited headroom you showed us, which is important, was the seat in the lowest position? Thanks.

[@TFLclassics]

yes it was!

[@vtsean5840]

@@TFLclassics Thank you! That's crucial information for me because I need a decent amount of headroom.

[@rolandreichenbach2702]

thank you, i still get a reservation in Germany for this car, white /black, hope i get it in summer…..

[@jamespaul2587]

Great overview Tommy. I don't know why so many people are making fun of the name, with so many other vehicles named with letters and numbers that make no sense either.

[@darknessislight3689]

Fantastic review ☺️👍🏾 I really like the design 🤔 except the drivers area 🫣 gauges are not it 👎🏽

[@eganfo]

You finally got your Subaru to review. Hooray!

[@ziaemad]

oh the gloss black. Oh the humanity!

[@MBergyman]

The whole layout of the dash and center stack looks so ergonomic from your camera POV.

[@greggb681]

These legacy automakers really have no clue on how to build a desirable ev 🙄

[@michaelbassett5105]

They only putting these turds out to appease Greta turdburg. They are not serious about selling all electric lineup. They just doing that so the legislature doesn’t force they hand by implementing laws which will ruin their business

[@flamaest]

....we've got these great gasoline cars right over here, don't you want one?

[@SonofCali999]

@@flamaest No gracias señora

[@royalecrafts6252]

Neither tesla haha

[@beamerbread]

Getting serious Previa vibes from this 😀🤣

[@mannykings5]

Take a shot every time he says the word funky

[@hamanncorporation1993]

I have the Toyota Camry V40 2007 he comes from Canada to here in Germany. Maybe he is no Electric or Hybrid but I love him also...And he is no Diesel and that's also great!!!

[@maorgrinfelld500]

I wanted to know what your height is, and when you are standing next to the vehicle, where is the seat relative to your body? (And is the chair most down or up or in the middle)

[@LaBambaCL]

does the sunroof open? nice steering wheel! could be made slightly flat top & flat bottom.

[@dgmcginty]

I have not seen an update of BZ4X having recalles. Do the wheels really fall off?

[@ccc_sss_111]

Official WLTP range, acceleration, and prices are available on Toyota UK site. It looks competitive. The glove box appears to be replaced by a double storage compartment in the center box. The conventional glove box area appears to be equipped with a radiant heater.

[@josmith2062]

Thanks for this! I've decided I'm not a big fan of the bz4x now Dont like the inside height, or the display setup at all.

[@rangered2010]

The interior looks like Grey Goo!

[@CityLifeinAmerica]

I want a Bz Camry. Once that happens I found my next car!

[@JoseGonzalez-wt1do]

if its at a good price I’m all in!!

[@keithduffield5239]

Would have been nice if the review actually contained anything about the drivetrain and performance.

[@atmartens]

I'm kind of a picky person, but the steering wheel and gauge cluster looks horrible in this. It looks very cheap, to far away, small, and looks something like it's for a rental car. Maybe that's just me.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

it's just you

[@ILoveCostcoPizza]

I think the piano black plastic bugs me more than the instrument cluster, that piano black will look cheap in a couple of months. Pretty much have it on everything the you commonly touch.

[@1spartacus1337]

Marketing kept telling engineering they needed it to be more edgy.

[@atmartens]

@@ILoveCostcoPizza agreed. Piano black is awful. No idea why they think that’s a good idea.

[@quixomega]

There is no glove box, it's been mentioned in the Solterra reviews.

[@1spartacus1337]

But why?

[@jamesbeaman6337]

@@1spartacus1337 the gloves must now be virtual and stored on a menu deep inside the center screen.

[@arnoldtabor3767]

Honestly if I get it imma see about a wood piece of center trim think pine or bamboo would go good with a piano black gear selector

[@MattCoarr]

Controls to the left of the shifter?? One pedal driving switch?

[@davidbutterfield5549]

I'm keeping an eye on EVs for an eventual purchase (likely used) down the line, I like that you referenced your height when showing the headroom. I'm 6'5, and wouldn't be comfortable in this car

[@tbr2109]

Definitely look elsewhere. Modern Toyota vehicles are notorious for having poor headroom for drivers over 6'2", particularly if equipped with a sunroof.

[@treborheminway3814]

Insert Rodney Dangerfield comment on the golf hat from caddy shack but changed to glossy black panels.

[@PurnaBiswaOfficial]

When do you think it will be available for public to buy ?

[@JandCDoodles]

The piano black finish is a NIGHTMARE! I keep a microfiber rag in that little storage area. I love the vehicle though! Yep, the Limited edition has radiant leg heaters. They are pretty awesome! No glove box, that is where the radiant heater is located.

[@camf7522]

As long as the wheels don’t fall off!

[@florianbader1360]

The Nissan Ariya Looks much More premium inside.

[@imperpekto12ify]

But nissan is untrustworthy. Dont trust me check what people say in consumer reports.

[@PS3Gameplays123]

You mean the Ariya that has been delayed for more than a year and that at this rate will never be released?

[@jtpfla3]

Toyota has been using a similar clothe material in some of its other vehicles, namingly, the Corolla. That fabric has not been easy to clean or keep clean, now the vehicle I'm referring to was purchased used, but I havent been able to pull all the dirt from the seats after a few yrs of ownership, id recommend getting leather to avoid this type of nuisance.

[@stevehan8157]

When will this car be available for purchase in the US?

[@viscayaconstruccion8545]

I love my 2021 gx 460

[@A.Deveneaux]

Honestly, it seems like this vehicle was an after thought and slapped something together to make a full electric vehicle. Yes, that gauge cluster is too far which interferes with the steering for viewing. I think it’s actually designed for a yoke steering. It’s a good start and as long as it’s affordable in the 30ks, it adds to electrification of Toyota and Subaru. You mentioned funky a lot of times and that’s just what it is. However, you still haven’t driven this thing yet? What’s the holdup?

[@xicofaria]

Puff piece. How's the range, charging speed?

[@jntx9575]

It appears to not have a rear window wiper like the Ioniq5 but doesn't have the Ionic type wind deflector to help clear the window. Maybe Toyota has some trick to keep things clean.

[@rp9674]

Squeegee in hand

[@perkinsgalen]

Has the ground clearance been confirmed to be the same as the Solterra? I think it was like 8.4 inches, but couldn’t find that info anywhere

[@cbatiau2528]

yes, both vehicles will have 8.3 inches of ground clearance, according to multiple sources including Motor Trend... This surprises me because the Toyota looks closer to the ground than does the Subaru Solterra.

[@josesolano8257]

In Costa Rica the entry price is $69.900 for the base model and in here that is very expensive and there are better options as well for less price

[@tonychao88]

HI! What is the price on the model your reviewing ?

[@grincadorna4753]

I wish this will work on Alberta winter 🥶

[@dingbatt]

The same ‘butt-ugly’ design choices that prevented me from ever considering a Prius have been made with this vehicle. The wheel arches mean the only paint choice I could make is gloss black (more Darth Vader than Stormtrooper). The instrument cluster looks like they couldn’t decide between a conventional panel or a HUD, so they stuck it halfway between. As a long term Toyota Hybrid owner (Camry and RAV4) I think I’ll pass on this attempt.

[@bcluett1697]

Yes they would have made more $$ styling it like a mini Rav4 and giving a name instead of an acronym. I think they don't make enough markup on EVs so they want to stifle sales until they can figure out how to get costs down to the level of the ICE and hybrid vehicles.

[@podunkman2709]

Design is the smallest problem there (all Toyota models). Interior is ugly, infantile made of crappy materials. Simply Toyota.

[@equinoxb8711]

Seriously, Toyota has a really bad design department .. atrocious

[@georgeidarraga4006]

@@podunkman2709 that piano black is a poor choice. The rest of the interior lacks cohesiveness. It’s like the person who designed the seats didn’t talk to the person who designed the dash who didn’t talk to the person who designed the infotainment center who didn’t talk to the driver display designer, etc.

[@tomfromnorthcarolina1491]

I couldn't agree with you more. The many design features that this person likes, I think are ugly. I agree, have buttons on the steering wheel, the center console, below the display and on the display seems to take the design approach of when it doubt, add more buttons. One of the main issues I had with my 2011 Chevy Volt is that it had duplicate physical buttons for most of the soft buttons. This Toyota seems to follow the same aesthetic. Also, it would be helpful to spend less time on the look of the car and more time on EV features like range, charging speed, acceleration. Toyota looks an awful lot like a car company that will not be competitive in the EV world.

[@RigiLiquid945]

Hope it can be in all black.

[@ESegelbranth]

Omg that sound when you turn that drive select wheel?!

[@directorjustin]

It sounded really plasticy.

[@la897]

That’s towering wheel looks like it’s out of a 1980’s sci-fi movie.

[@lucristianx]

We need more center panel 😆

[@quangsomit2490]

About the instrument cluster, it is clear to me that they need to do something weird because this is an EV.

[@MichaelMartinNfldtoTexas]

Piano black does seem to be a popular color these days...

[@Metalpazallteway]

Any update on the MSRP?

[@mattdabratt23]

Sadly XLE FWD rumor is won't be available in Canada.

[@rasch19785]

Different markets will get different exterior trims, im hoping we get the choice in Europe between glissy and flat trim as we get with the RAV4.. That glissy trim is going to be a mess after a year. If mine comes glissy, it's getting PPF over the trim

[@pearlygates1500]

it feels like a household appliance.

[@necavenue]

I like the lines but not a fan of the front Panda fenders. Would look better in all white.

[@3duardo17]

Is there an option for towing?

[@timwoody3835]

Looks like a storm trooper. Hah, just after I said this, Tommy said it.

[@MLHunt]

I've always thought the more recent Toyota/Lexus design language was cribbed from Lucasfilm. This car is a continuance of that trend.

[@nikolotolentino]

How much to replace the battery?

[@jeremijakrstic1968]

Piano black? Why? Gauge cluster could have been done in a slightly more traditional way, too. I dealt with similar ones, and they don't perform well when it's bright/sunny.

[@erichannes6392]

Nice looking car.

[@talldave7799]

Did I have the seat in the lowest possible setting !? I won’t fit at 6 foot 3 then

[@beatericdoenni354]

I am a Toyota fan, but when I look at the materials here, the quality and feel is very modest. In addition, the doors close poorly (despite open windows) and with a clattering noise. It is also unbelievable that Toyota has not managed to place a storage tray for the charging cable in the front "trunk". The luggage compartment roller blind, which probably originates from a Camry from 1992, matches this. And the crowning glory of incompetent engineers is the speedometer behind the steering wheel, which can probably not be read by 80% of the world's population, because the steering wheel simply covers him!

[@MagicWeiCN]

Can i trust the information considering the video is published in April 1st?

[@petegalindez9961]

Hmm…has potential. Not sold on the interior after watching this, but I’ll have to sit in it and check it out…

[@marklo4416]

Can't wait to order one????

[@epi2045]

What happened to the front fender being black?

[@J.Young808]

All of us drivers that grew up in Hawai’i always back in to spaces..

[@paulkwan2006]

how quiet is the rider? a lot of road noise? thanks

[@rml695]

Overall I like the design but I can’t stand that white section on the top of the headlights or daytime running lights because it looks like it was just stuck on at the last minute it feels like it doesn’t quite in a great while enough to the rest of the set up

[@wgalloPT]

Real beautiful...amazing design...my problem is the 250 poor mile range. This is a problem. Obviously charging time as well...

[@nono_no]

They just recalled ALL of them for the wheels falling off

[@wh4070]

That fender makes this an instant no for me. When Audi did this weird crap with the R8, it was received as ugly, and they eventually got rid of it, rightfully so. When I first saw a new model I hadn't heard of, I clicked the video. When it started, I assumed as a press vehicle, someone wrecked it and they slapped a fender on until they could get it painted between this and the next press event. Then I heard it was intentional and wondered who should be suring up their resume at Toyota.

[@dsonny]

The gauge cluster looks too small for me… I’d want all the numbers and information on there to pop out more. Does it look small in person too or is it just the video?

[@moojuice369]

The gauge cluster way too small for me too 😳

[@jeffreychan9476]

The European specs looks promising, range up to 321 miles and charging speed up to 150kW. Hopefully the US one would be similar. When can we order or reserve one here in the US?

[@nlpnt]

Advertised range will probably be less, the Euro test tends to give optimistic numbers.

[@talldave7799]

Subaru was taking orders but very limited quantity with major dealers only getting 100 for the entire 2022 !!

[@ColJonSquall1]

the seats look like they're straight out of the Lexus UX . As usual though, car companies feel like reinventing how we interact with our cars, when they don't need to, (and they wonder why they don't sell as well).