The 2023 Toyota bZ4X Is A Near Perfect Blend Of An Electric Prius & RAV4

#Toyota is finally ready to embrace the impending all-electric future and it all begins with the #ToyotabZ4X. The #bZ4X has a strange name, but it is the start of their new line of #BeyondZero electric vehicles that will be introduced by the end of this decade. With a single electric motor up front and up to 252 miles of range, this electric SUV has average amounts of power and range and even though it doesn't look all that impressive on paper, buyers looking to go electric from a Prius or RAV4 will find plenty to like with this bZ4X.
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[@theredline]

Happy Friday guys! Toyota is definitely late to the EV party with this vehicle and next week, we are heading to San Diego to finally get behind the wheel of the Lexus version, known as the RZ 450e. Despite the disadvantages on paper, there is something still very intriguing about the bZ4X when you live with it for a few days. Charging times are definitely SLOW, but as long as you mostly charge at home, you won't really notice that and we also wanted to clarify that we misspoke a couple times in the video where we said the wheels reduce the range by 10 MPG, we obviously meant miles 😬

[@mannycatarata5537]

that`s awesome if they have that 15 yrs. ago

[@naveenthemachine]

You really wasted your time with this car

[@benjaminsmith2287]

"I don't agree that they are all that late to the EV party. Where are Honda's EVs? Mazda's? Subaru's? Mitsubishi's? Chrysler and Jeep? Even GM doesn't' have all that many currently. There aren't a lot of BEVs out there from legacy auto makers. And Toyota has a good amount in the works. Remember, they did a presentation a few months ago that they're going to have 6 BEVs in Europe out by 2026. That's not so late if they do and I think they will. I hope the next bZ they get out is the production version of the bZ Concept coupe they showed at I think the Las Vegas auto show. That was sharp looking and I like the preview of future technologies Toyota is working on. I also like the look of the Lexus BEVs that will come out and so far, Toyota's production BEVs look like their concept BEVs.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@benjaminsmith2287 other brands are coming. And they’re gonna wipe out the bz4x

[@andrewenglish3810]

EV's have to charge as fast as it takes to pump a tank of gas before I will get one.

[@eagletalon9735]

It's like car manufacturers as a whole are just trolling us at this point with piano black plastic. I can't be the only one that would rather have matte black plastic instead of piano black

[@davevolz6138]

Just wear gloves. I insist my pasengers do. Its called enthusiast etiquette

[@wutevarr4028]

Truth.. i hate the piano black in my mazda... you can't even rip ass w/o scratching it!

[@bsgk-red]

@@wutevarr4028 😂😂

[@Ruprecttt]

Agreed. And not for fingerprints. We gotta nix reflective surfaces inside cars.

[@phatgringo2.0]

Piano black must be for woke people.

[@matthewschneller]

"For those of you who haven't driven the competitors, it'll be a very impressive vehicle" 😂

[@Negev-Israel360]

Couldn't have said it any better🤣

[@esmooth919]

All I want to know is, is it more reliable than a Tesla? Because I've heard that Tesla's aren't very reliable

[@sshhddoo9892]

I love the interaction with your fan at the charger. that's how you know you've made it sofyan!

[@VaunShiz]

It was just to cute lmao

[@Ricky_H]

EVs are not for me just yet, but I still enjoy your contents! Keep up the great work!

[@Nagalta]

Respectfully, try out a Model Y and you will realize you are ready 😁

[@DearBelleOfficial]

@@Nagalta I have tried Model Y. It's not comfortable and the inside looks like toys. The screen is like an ipad attaching to the car. The only good one I tried is Model X but it's expensive.

[@Mildern]

My first EV was a 2021 RWD Id.4 Pro S w/Gradient. I traded that in for an AWD EV6 GT Line.... I then traded that in a few months ago for a FWD BZ4X Limited. I love the bZ... I realize that it is not objectively the "Best"... it has shorter range and chargers slower. But a lot of little things work well. The lane centering is great, the adaptive cruise is smooth...the seats are comfortable... I can use the wireless charger because its covered and the sun doesn't beat down on my phone heating it up. I charge at home every night and don't really do road trips. I love the look as well as the fact that it feels like an actual SUV.

[@senoow4215]

What u think of the kia gt? Worth the price?

[@Mildern]

@@senoow4215 The GT Line was very nice. Some minor annoyances but overall I'd say its worth the money.

[@samjam6989]

Out of all 3 which one is the best? I though ID 4 looked great

[@rjyoudrive]

Thanks for not editing out the fan interaction. Great to hear his excitement and how gracious you were.

[@sometotalofallthings]

I would have the black fender flares professionally painted to match the OEM body color.

[@davidp.4727]

I love mine. I have a FWD LE. No, it doesn’t charge fast or have exceptional range in cold weather but it is a really comfortable daily driver. The bad press isn’t deserved .

[@naveenthemachine]

You must have forgotten that other evs like the mache or ev6 ioniq5 exist 😂

[@davidp.4727]

In 5 years, let’s see the condition of the Hyundai or Ford battery vs the Toyota battery. The chemistry is the same. Fast charging is known to degrade EV batteries. Will be interesting to see how these vehicles fare in the long run .

[@naveenthemachine]

@@davidp.4727 nobody advertises that a battery can retain 90% in 10 years 😂. You don’t see that advertisement for phones or iPads or laptops all of which are already expensive

[@sentryion3106]

@@davidp.4727 fast charging are for road trips not for everyday use. Most people would charge it at home on a l2 charger. Difference is that when you do go on road trips the Toyota will still be charging by the time the ev6 i5 are already done and miles ahead This is not to mention heat pump for cold weather efficiency

[@baldisaerodynamic9692]

yea, a $42000 plus vehicle that is a year late and is subpar to vehicles released a year prior. yea, the bad press is accurate.

[@bme7491]

I was at my local dealer and there were 2 bZ4Xs on the lot. My service advisor told me people are turning away when they see the 240 mi. range limitation.

[@InternacionalBoxing]

They are turning away as they see theres no "Frunk" 😂 Tesla set the standard, EV manufacturers need to catch up

[@jfilbey]

Interesting comment. At the local dealer (Seattle) they had two in the white/black; one in the showroom, one on the lot. Both XLE AWD. I bought the one on the lot, and when I came back to get the tags, the other was gone. The comment was in our regional market AWD is priority. Also same comment from the local VW dealer, everybody wants the Pro S for AWD and he trades away his FWD allocation to neighbouring states.

[@bme7491]

@@InternacionalBoxing Tesla technologically, yes....but their quality is absolute shit. Like a tin can on a F1 chassis.

[@scarcered2941]

I wanted a model Y as a commuter before it ever released. Test drove twice and once overnight and in a snow storm. I'll try again in 10 years after Tesla figures out how to build more than just a cardboard box and iPad taped to a battery pack. I'm sure the Lidar will see a return too. Got a 2024 BZ4X instead because it rides so much better and my butt doesn't fall asleep after 10 minutes. Overall better focus on quality instead of gimmicks. Battery has been more than enough. Additionally, I won't buy a vehicle where one pedal driving can't be disabled in acclimated weather.

[@djplonghead5403]

@@InternacionalBoxingmost people don’t care about a funk. I care about a spare tire.

[@alwaysiyi272]

I personally think we need more EVs like this, a little cheaper, slower and shorter range. 90% of the general public will definitely get their day-to-day driving with 200 miles or even less, and apart from Tesla you cant really road trip with that many EVs. I still don't get why people care about performance in their family cross over, no one is buying a family crossover to go 0-60 in 3 secs and to hit up a backroad, most people just want their EVs to work, ride comfortably and be smooth. This is why vehicles like the RAV4 hybrid, CRV etc all sell well, they aren't the fastest or most exciting crossovers, but they just work, and I think Toyota has implemented that well into this vehicle, I do wish it had faster charging tho.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Exactly. This car is a funky styled electric RAV4. Look at it besides a RAV4. It looks very similar to one, but leaner. The interior is different but nothing that radical. Toyota didn't do the BEV part well enough and they need to make some battery updates in terms of the buffer and fix the charging speed. It has plenty of good acceleration for the way most people use cars. Reviewers, including Sofyan, spend far too much time doing 0-60s. Most people don't accelerate that hard and only need some pep here and there to blend in with traffic. The performance of most Teslas isn't used by their owners and its overkill as it is in most BEVs. Much more important is the ride comfort and overall quietness of the cabin as well as useful space.

[@nothere572]

But it isn’t that much cheaper than it’s competitors and is worse in range and charging speed considerably, why would you get this over IONIQ 5, ID4, etc?

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@nothere572 well, in base trim and it’s a lot cheaper than a lot of it’s rivals and the range difference is not that bad, especially the ID4. Alex on autos has a good breakdown on the prices between all these EV’s

[@bobbowie9350]

The black fenders are straight out of the 90s concepts. Shocked to see it now.

[@john1701a]

Instead you'd prefer a look-like-everyone-else appearance?

[@jek02uc]

I just want to appreciate your review, I own one and love it, design, comfort, power all that I was looking for, camera its the best one ive seen, prior I own a lexus.

[@Rampage1979]

Exactly people don't realize the bz4x has a big update unlocking an additional 20 miles it also charges faster and keeps its charging rate longer then others. The update made the car significantly better.

[@enriquemercedes9519]

Sofyan is hitting celebrity status

[@blenderadam]

You always do the most thorough reviews! Thank you!

[@Dizney82]

Now when I see cars with black fender flares, all I can think about what Sofyan said about it looking like it was in an accident. 😂

[@peterfessier9780]

Yes, it looks like it was in an accident and repaired with the wrong parts. It's almost like Toyota wanted to make this car less popular.

[@EddieSaleh]

Sofyan is finally giving the bZ the review it deserves! Thank you for the thorough review. I love the new bZ4X

[@naveenthemachine]

Imo he really wasted his time. There’s nothing good about this ev like literally. The performance handling ride are nothing to write home about. And that ugly exterior and just horrid interior

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@naveenthemachine I personally don't get why people use performance and handling to judge an electric crossover, it is a crossover for God's sake, no rational buyer of this segment is looking for the most blistering performance or best handling, they want something that is quiet and smooth, which is what the bz4x is, and all the other EV's in this segment, apart from the Tesla and EV6 GT, most of the mainstream EV's have their performance around the same time

[@naveenthemachine]

@@alwaysiyi272 you may as well get something in return. Spending money on an suv that doesn’t excel in every category is a waste. You basically got ripped off

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@naveenthemachine no SUV excels in every category. A vehicle that excels in every category does not exist.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@naveenthemachine You're just not accepting that others like Toyota and think that the overall product just simply works for them. So you find reasons to knock them down any chance you get. Why? I understand Toyota is the top dog and in some ways rests on their laurels. But Toyota spends a lot of time refining their cars. The overall comfort and build quality and just practical needs of working without a lot of fuss is what people want in a "SUV." the "U" stands for "utility." And even "S" in sports doesn't mean sports car. It means sporting lifestyle as they were originally created to go offroad or over mud and rough terrain while carrying a lot of stuff. Now, they're just high-riding urban crossovers, not true SUVs. Anyway, emphasizing all this speed and handling means nothing to most buyers. How they fit car seats and just what certain people prefer does. CRV and RAV 4 don't excel at or emphasize handling yet they are the top sellers in the industry. There's nothing written in stone that BEVs have to have such ridiculous performance or handle like sports cars (and Y's ride poorly IMO but the chargers and space in them attract buyers). Just because TEsla does overkill performance doesn't mean others should follow. Most Tesla drivers don't even use their performance and putt around on the highways ( at least from my observations, Tesla is not a brand I see driven hard often).

[@MohammadAccord]

Some reviews including this one are not quite accurate or I can say they are subjective. I bought a new bZ4x LE trim black color yesterday after testing several EVs and watching KZbin videos. I am definitely happy with my choice. The car is indeed beautiful, it accelerates remarkably and the experinece is truly enjoyable. personally do not like the contrast that the black plastic frames around the wheels make with main body color, and this is why I chose the black color.

[@nasirazimfard139]

hi mohammad Please tell me the specifications of your car (4wd or fwd and battery capacity)? How many minutes does it take to charge from zero to 100 with fast charging? What about home charging? How many kilometers can it travel with a full charge?

[@mowcowbell]

Nice to see that Toyota is using the Panasonic evse (charging cord). Same unit came with my Honda Clarity. That unit will run on either 120v or 240v power.

[@nboxm-emrsofyanbey-pp9dn]

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[@revolucion201996]

240v when i visited the dealership

[@aa19nn]

awesome that you had a follower recognize you during a car review.

[@cervanteforfun1864]

Just saw this in person great looking car starting at 42k too.

[@16kn]

the faster you charge a battery like with no holding back it would degrade the battery faster. Great Job on Toyota for this I dont really mind a slower charge if it would mean that i could keep the car for longer and wont degrade the battery faster

[@waynerussell6401]

NOPE. Report from Recurrent August 28, 2023, analyzed data from over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the US, clearly shows little to no difference in battery degradation between frequent and rare fast charging. Time at very low and high charge degrades batteries. cycling between 30 and 70% or normal urban use, shows no degradation over tens ofthousands of cycles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2SUqWiAjJhpZ80

[@skincareaddicted]

I have had this car for 2 months. The charge time has been improved drastically for 2024. It is wonderful car, super well built, zippy, sooo roomy. Once the battery is perfected, Toyota EVs will be unbeatable. the wheels fell off during a test drive, I don't think any real life drivers ever experienced that. Toyota was super cautious and recalled them.

[@nasirazimfard139]

hello Please tell me the specifications of your car (4wd or fwd, battery capacity ?) How many minutes does it take to charge from zero to 100 with fast charging? What about home charging? How many kilometers can it travel with a full charge?

[@jonmcclure10]

As a author and wholesaler with eight books I visit over 1,200 retail clients to deliver and/or mail books. Time is money for most all business people. For those who travel long distances and are looking for a charging station, it can be difficult and who has two hours out of their business day? I have friends who have to even stay overnight to charge, as they have run out of EV charge. Scary! In say two years we will have new solid state batteries and/or sodium batteries, or others now close to production, as things will level the playing field and many will have over 1,000 miles per charge and under ten minutes to charge to 80%; now that is what the world needs. For now my new Acura MDX delivery jet, is perfect during this transition period. Question, how many of you gas oven users are ready to junk them and be forced to electric. Ask the millions of restaurant owners and you will get a negative feedback even from those liberals in California who love cooking with gas.

[@BobBarton-f1z]

I missed any discussion on cargo space. No Frunk means you'll need rear cargo space. Does it have decent space back there?

[@Darksyne]

Wtf is with those fenders? It looks like someone replaced them after an accident but were too cheap to find paint matched ones 😂

[@murrynathan]

They forgot to paint the front fenders.

[@mark_u]

They forgot the glovebox too 😆

[@mowcowbell]

Yeah, I want to find the factory option for a 'fully single color painted' BZ4X.

[@VDruid50]

There is an all black version

[@john1701a]

Range impact for heater use was over estimated. The software update scheduled for May will adjust that calculation to be more accurate.

[@DyingSlow]

Was going to order it since we love our rav4 2019 limited...but sadly this model isn't good enough...so we went for the ioniq 5 preferred long rang ultimate...very sad for us to ditch the Toyota badge

[@BradleyHetherington]

Loved that fan-meet content! hehehehe

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My 1st Toyota EV!! Amazing video Sofyan.

[@aye3678]

I like it :) Would go for a darker colour though, personally. Something like the gun-metal grey they have as an option for the Bz4X.

[@marcprobin1659]

Maybe if they have the battery with preconditioning feature it will charge faster!

[@dmunro9076]

Most EVs will accept their maximum charge rate at between 5% - 30% and then will taper off considerably after that. Going from 42% to 100% in ~40 minutes in coldish weather is actually not that bad and is far superior to a Chev Bolt/EUV or the Kona or Niro EVs. Most people will stop their charge at 80% anyways, when road tripping so the key metric is 10% to 80%.

[@jfilbey]

Wholly agree: the meaningful metric for traveling is getting from 10% to 80% on a Level III charger. Overnite charging on a Level II charger at home, 3 or 5 or 7 hours doesn't make a difference.

[@VaunShiz]

The fan running into you at the charger was soooooooo adorable

[@adofoi30]

You can’t compare a $30k suv to a $55k unit(stealership markups will probably be even higher). Sadly it can be done. If not for the 2.4inch ride height difference the $32k ($25k after rebate) Bolt EUV would be the overwhelming winner. More range, more driver info, more storage, same Hp

[@pttthhh]

The EUV is the smart choice here and I hate that. I hate it because I can't stand Chevy's design and interiors, cheap feel buttons.. idk good thing I have time(at least a year, hopefully) to make my decision.

[@gregkramer5588]

The Bolt is a full class smaller though. Bolt is the best EV for the money in the US IMO.

[@john1701a]

Absence of AWD is a massive difference that shouldn't be overlooked.

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

This thing was barely an offering in relation to both EVs and Toyota. This thing almost no redeeming qualities, relative to competition. Wait for their true attempts in about 3 years.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@L3x4Pr0ne It sounds like it is competitive in many categories. There is more to life than range and charging speed. For most that does not matter. Charge at night and fits the family.

[@Toe_Knee_69]

Tbh, I think the BZ4X is lagging way behind other competitors in the EV market, in terms of power, charging time, and range. How did they manage to make an EV boring, while other manufacturers are killing it?

[@hermesliteratus882]

Toyota does have a lot of catching up to do in the EV world if they seriously intend to maintain their market share.

[@raffikkiz]

Toyota provides way better warranties. Other EV manufacturers aren't throttling their EVs like Toyota and their longevity and reliability are suffering for it.

[@AnkitSharma-bz3rq]

Its gonna take more than reliability and brand name to defeat other brands who are way more advance , powerful and more stylish than toyota . I don't hate toyota but I expect more tech , power and sitting space

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[@HenHavenEggs]

I know it’s range isn’t the best and it’s not that quick, but I kinda like it oddly. I’m curious if in 10 years this will be on the road with 200k miles while other EVs are broken down money pits. Basically, I wonder if Toyotas reliability will carry over to EV’s? Time will tell.

[@TitusandTesla]

That is a huge question that I have as I want to transition in the next 5 years form my Corolla to either a Tesla or electric Toyota

[@robmalcolm8042]

It’s a good chance. Look at how long the Toyota hybrid electric components usually last. But the first gen Prius also wasn’t that good so this may need more gens before it gets that good

[@sylvainlaurin1012]

The bZ4X is rather a big mistake !!! A major recall for wheels falling off, the battery on the 4wd version that maybe impossible to recharge on cold temperature, the dashboard hidden by the steering wheel, the range that drastically decrease as soon as the heating system is on (even with a heat pump !!), no glove box, no frunk, no rear wiper, no one-pedal driving, very long recharging time, no tax credit, etc... How can you tell it's a «good option» ?????

[@AntiJEVsInPH]

Ioniq5 and EV6 is much better than JEVs

[@aochoa623]

Thanks for all your reviews. Keep it up. Interesting vehicle for sure but personally I still prefer hybrids. EVs are awesome (no doubt) but the grid for outside the home and for travel still isn't where it should be.

[@Riley_1955]

I'm with you that I think todays BEV vehicles have way to many draw backs when compared to HEV vehicles and they have to invent way better battery tech which will probably be another 5 to 10 years down the road. So for me HEV (Hybrid electric vehicle) is the way to go......Which is why I just bought me a 2023 Corolla hybrid LE AWD and it is a fantastic vehicle which I will probably own for the next 8 to 10 years then we'll see what they have come up with.

[@D71219ONE]

@@Riley_1955It’s a Corolla. You’re stuck with that thing for 20 years! 😂 Seriously though, I fully expect mine to last 15 years.

[@Ovahlls]

@@D71219ONE Maybe an older one. Highly doubt a modern car is capable of lasting that long especially since I've had a few that lasted only 10 or so years maximum without a car breaking glitch or error in the computers. Then again it is a Toyota so who knows.

[@gregorypetty6887]

Hybrid vehicles cost more to maintain when it comes to repairs. To replace a head gasket on a Toyota Prius alone will set you back $4,000.00, if not more.

[@DavidLeee]

i notice you mention often that you have a vehicle for a week but then i never see any new content on said vehicle after your initial review. would be great if you had some follow up content in the future for vehicles you have for more than a few hours.

[@theredline]

Thanks for the feedback! We’ll see if we can start adding follow-up content with the longer loans!

[@jasondickens9003]

A Frunk is not necessary given you have an SUV. This is a people mover as a daily driver. Wow Sofan you are so subjective and critical. it's a commodity vehicle. pure functional and simple for the Toyota customer. Styling is polarizing and won't be winning any beauty contests.

[@garykupitz1414]

Looks like Toyota's exterior designers were smoking crack when they designed this one. The exterior cladding phase they are going through is not going to age well.

[@naveenthemachine]

It already looks dated before it went on sale

[@YZERPLAN]

I’ll take my 2023 RAV4 Prime XSE with Technologie Package all day everyday ✌🏻👍🏻.

[@patrickcotter5629]

What about the cablegate corrosion issue?

[@thepcuser5469]

Makes sense if you are not used to electric cars yet

[@lorenfok1097]

How long did you wait? And did you pay MSRP?

[@jamestuck90]

​@Loren Fok he paid 70k lol

[@briankeane6691]

I work at a Toyota dealer in FL. Let me know if you’re interested in a blacked out BZ4X Limited

[@peterfessier9780]

Toyota sent me a survey with lots of questions about Teslas and how I felt about the various car companies that are making EV's right now. My responses boiled down to this; I think Toyota and Lexus make quality, reliable cars, but I won't consider Toyota for my next car because I want an EV and they don't make a good EV. The funny thing is that most of the questions were about Tesla and not about Toyota. Maybe Toyota is waking up.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They've been sending out surveys all along. They are benchmarking Tesla for maybe over a year now. That's why I have to keep reminding the "Toyota is Nokia" people that Toyota is quite aware of markets and act according to their market research. However, if most of their owners say they don't prefer or desire Teslas and you are in the minority, Toyota will take that as saying the interest in BEVs in their customer base still isn't there yet. So they aren't really waking up more than continuing the course.

[@peterfessier9780]

Well you might be right, but what I’m hoping the message they get is “I think Toyota makes quality cars, but my next car will be an EV and since they don’t make a competitive EV, I’ll be buying something other than a Toyota.” I remember now that a lot of the questions were about whether or not I was okay with Tesla changing their prices. One consideration I have is whether or not I’ll buy an EV that is a new model or buy something that has the kinks worked out. I think that is one of the ways the traditional car companies that drag their feet are going to get hurt. Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, and Ford have crossovers/SUV’s that have already been out for years. I have to wonder if TESLA is going in the right direction just improving the model y and putting so much on the Cybertruck, which seems to me to be specialty vehicle.

[@tommiko8313]

If the Hyundai was pulling 150, I'm wondering how long the batteries will last there, with cycles of discharge/charge

[@mowcowbell]

Most drivers use AC charging which will drastically reduce the chance of battery issues.

[@wayneoxborough351]

Hyundai/Kia have a ton of experience with batteries Toyota doesn't have, plus they hide the bottom/top 10% of the actual battery so you can't charge to the actual 100%. They guarantee for 7 years... I think they know what they're doing. This Toyota has sold well here (Norway) but it's getting pushback now on the battery and charging tech

[@Rhaman68]

The cycle you infer is charging to 100%. Charging to 80-90% at DCFC is not harmful to newer technology batteries.

[@grllaspeak]

Pass. Doesn't seem like a well thought out vehicle. A can see a recall coming. Honda and Toyota needs to put their brains together to keep up with the South Koreans. Great review

[@mspeed2441]

Another great review, except there were few, if any negatives. And there are lots. My BFF unfortunately bought one of these, so I've been subjected to on it numerous road trips. Comments: Complete junk interior, dash, seats, console. Complete crap infotainment. This RAV4-Prius costs $57,000 with a top spec. (no memory seats for $57K?!!) that makes it necessary to not be a RAV4 twin. It rides like the Corolla it is. It's super loud inside. It doesn't get good mileage especially if you drive 85mph like we do in the West: It gets 27mph, and it can't overtake because it's just completely gutless (onramps? ha ha). Non-adaptive headlights for $57K. The new BMW X1 gets 35mpg at least, is fast, sublime interior, and maxes out at $52K with adaptive suspension. This is just another totally overpriced SoCal Corolla. It's not even a soccer mom car it's so small. Toyota cheaps out again and succumbs to the Asian obsession with Anime design. It looks as stupid as the ninja throwing star Lexus SUVs. One last thing: Toyota reliability means the wheels fall off, and the production has to be halted. Reminds me of the Camry throttle killer lies from last decade, where Toyota falsified QA data for 13 years.

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed I’d just say rip Toyota. I own one and it may very well be my last one I ever own. If I have to get a new car I’d write off Toyota or Lexus in a heartbeat

[@bobbowie9350]

@@naveenthemachine stop lying bro

[@naveenthemachine]

@@bobbowie9350 I’m not lying LOL

[@sentryion3106]

@@naveenthemachine I mean if you want the reliability and efficiency, It’s really hard to look past consistent models of Toyota that time and time again has been proven to last.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@sentryion3106 evs are mechanically less complex than an ice car. Even a Tesla despite its build quality has been engineered to last over a million miles So you’re not getting the reliability argument you think you’re getting with the Toyota.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

Hey Sofian. If your opinion was so high of this why do so many other reviews dislike it so much?

[@M.....................]

Dear Toyota, give us a vehicle that's more than we expect. Your cars feel like you're giving us as little as possible to suit the masses. Take notes from Kia please!

[@naveenthemachine]

That’s never going to happen 😂 That’s as likely to happen as a dodge will last 300K miles

[@ToxicCookie]

@@naveenthemachine yeah on tnga not happening, but when the new platform comes out, and development of solid state batteries it'll be a much different story

[@VDruid50]

for the part about Kia, I guess you don’t know they have horrible engines same thing with Hyundai!

[@huckietam6746]

Thanks for the review. I really like recent Toyota/Lexus design language. Sadly they are lacking behind in the areas where EVs are judged. I would have considered this car if it is on par with EVs from Tesla or Hyundai/Kia.

[@jaimeivsuarezherrera4312]

What is it lacking compared to the other EVs? If I may ask

[@huckietam6746]

@@jaimeivsuarezherrera4312 Battery capacity - that is range related. Rate of Charging- how long it take to charge when you are on the road. Power - that is speed related and fun factor. Basically all characteristics that is battery and the electric motor related.

[@richardrybarczyk1143]

Again thank for some of the best reviews for vehicles on the internet. You give us plain simple information about the vehicles you review and how they affect us. The slow charging times on this car give me pause to get any EV. Spending 40 minutes at a charging terminal to pick up about 100 miles in driving distance seems like a complete waste of time. I’ve read where the average EV is about 30% higher in cost when compared to the gas powered version. I’m still not sold on EV’s but do enjoy all your reviews.

[@michaelandrew83]

Out of curiosity how often do you drive more than 200 miles in a single day? If its less than once a month... perhaps you could rent a car for big trips? Renting a car is not that expensive and with the rate of gas cost you likely wont be losing money over time.

[@richardrybarczyk1143]

@@michaelandrew83 ….Hey Mike I’m retired and I don’t drive 200 miles in a week. Not sure what point you’re trying to make. Have a great day.

[@michaelandrew83]

@@richardrybarczyk1143 well you mentioned the slow charging times, but you only get gas because you have to, you don’t have it at your house. You would never use a charging terminal based on your driving needs. You would just plug in every night.

[@thomas735]

This has slow charging because charging quickly damages the battery. Toyota knows this.

[@NonoShotEm]

To me it’s like a Venza and a Prius had a baby . Either way great vid

[@Saa42808]

“An electric Prius and Rav 4” in other words two old wines mixed and served in a new bottle. Toyota and Samsung know how to keep the customer coming back and frankly if it ends up giving a good product then I don’t mind at all.

[@nboxm-emrsofyanbey-pp9dn]

☝☝☝☝☝

[@deangelo66]

Why are you happy with the 0-60 at 6.6 but displeased with the Lyriq at less than 6 seconds?

[@robertporter1984]

I dont care if a vehicle has a Frunk or not. I actually dont even put stuff in my Trunk. I went grocery shopping the other day and back set it went.

[@kennethsmith6899]

IKR 😂😂 like I never use my truck.

[@tonyroe1670]

Have bought AToyota BZ4X I use it as a Taxi for my work. Was looking at all other E Cars by different manufacturers glad I went for The Toyota. Per charge I get over 550. And the car is Guaranteed for 10. Years. Yes I said ten. Do u know any other guaranteed E. Car. It says it all. The car is larger than the Rav. It has a huge Boot. Drives like a race car when u need exaleration. Best car I ever had should of bought it earlier.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

My favorite Toyota EV SUV I wanting to buy.

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Toyota Bz4X Limited FWD!

[@MukiMuki688]

I get what they're trying to do with the styling. It's going for that anime car look.

[@LuvOfLalaland]

I like how you go to charge and show the process

[@aferg4643]

The percentage of the battery is on the Toyota app

[@BCJDM]

This is the furthest thing from near perfect. This is a huge flop for Toyota

[@nczioox1116]

How come?

[@Rooboy-619]

Maybe this vehicle but do not count Toyota out.

[@paulokneip1396]

Great review! I don't think this vehicle is for everyone, but it does look decent, with a good range and decently priced. I keep hearing complains in general from folks about EV prices being too high, so its nice to have some slightly cheaper options, such as this one. Not every car needs ALL the things and cost a fortune. I few commentators here mentioned the Chevy Bolt, that car is being sold at a loss for Chevy. They won't be able to maintain that price long term.

[@john1701a]

Selling at a loss to rebuild reputation is quite reasonable, especially knowing a new platform will replace it anyway.

[@jj5515]

The steering wheel looks like it’s from the 80s and cheap.

[@marvellousm]

Honest question, is a frunk all that important?

[@16kn]

it sucks Canada BC doesnt have the Limited FWD bz4x I would have love the perks with the sun roof and the 360* birds eye view parts

[@mikobel7131]

Truly a disappointment for Toyota. This is an embarrassing attempt as top carmaker.

[@naveenthemachine]

Not just this. Other Toyotas are also embarrassing Tundra sequoia LX nx RX RZ even the next gen Tacoma

[@steverogers7211]

Polarizing exterior design, compromised trunk storage, tons of piano black at all touchpoints, questionable and small gauge. Of course plenty of people are going to fall for it cause it's Toyota

[@ryannatividad3137]

Idk...the last gen Prius took a nosedive in sales around the time they released the ridiculously overstyled 4th gen. Granted, internal and external hybrid competition, the shift of the market towards crossovers, and the rise of electric vehicles all played a role, but I think the design played a significant role in killing sales as well.

[@davidhetchler9154]

Beautiful vehicle!

[@y2d00f6]

in China, this piece can only sell at a massive discount due to its low competitiveness compared to its Chinese competitors. in the EV field, Toyota got a long long way to go.

[@DevThDude]

I am crying at the thought of this being 50k

[@chat2stephen]

Looking forward to your review of the RZ450e.

[@naveenthemachine]

Considering how bad the RZ already is i hope Sofyan doesn’t waste his time falling for Lexus’ pathetic marketing stunts

[@benjaminsmith2287]

​@@naveenthemachine You don't have to watch it but there are a lot of people who want to see the Lexus RZ review. I've seen reviews of the RZ from Australian journalists and the vehicle itself got very positive reviews, especially the variable steer by wire yoke steering.

[@InsighterofTech]

@@benjaminsmith2287 yea and I'm one of them. I don't care that it has bad range, it looks really good.

[@CarlosMartinez-mr1qb]

Great Review!!!

[@roberttharpe8627]

In this color it looks like what would happen if a storm trooper became a car. Overall not a bad design tho 🤷‍♂️

[@nboxm-emrsofyanbey-pp9dn]

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[@gtb5]

Can't say it was a mistake actually Prius might have been one of the products that has kept them afloat for over twenty years.

[@nboxm-emrsofyanbey-pp9dn]

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[@joaoclaudio7057]

Eu estou Empolgado com esse Automóvel Toyota

[@5starubercar698]

Hi. Would using the air conditioning reduce the range the same as the heat did

[@djplonghead5403]

Slightly.

[@SeismicSales]

meeting a fan is so cool...

[@rockys7726]

They should call the black/white combo the Panda version.

[@jfilbey]

Funny you should say that: I bought the XLE AWD version in the same colour scheme and my wife named it "Panda" in the Toyota app.

[@scottboyd8892]

Awesome seeing a guy that watches the show while charging. Great that Subaru makes the all wheel drive and Toyota is making the rest. On the other hand EVs are not very practical at Lear for most people and families, but maybe one day. Then again Hydrogen would be much better and we would be relying on China. But that is a lot of money in people’s pocket so that won’t happen anytime soon.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They went too conservative with the battery and the charging speed is unacceptable. Too much piano gloss in the interior. Otherwise, it's probably a lot like the ultra-popular RAV4 in a different presentation of the interior. But it is also smoother than the RAV 4 and quieter. And the RAV4 is already quite a smooth car, especially the comfortable, supple ride. Time to get cracking on OTA updates and I think they should lose the black fenders or only offer it as an option and truly kill the piano black in the interior.

[@davevolz6138]

Toyota hate is alive and well! Look at the negative comments. Just go to a dealer and get in line. Their lots are empty and it isnt due to no influx, ive been monitoring. Toyotas, especially the hybrids are super hot right now.

[@mark_u]

Toyota has great, and perhaps the best, hybrids but their first entry in the EV space has been nothing but dismal.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@mark_u They sell a better BEV in China only, the bZ3 sedan.

[@amrak-8401]

It's very cool looking EV vehicle!😍👍

[@adofoi30]

Those powertrain specs are mostly vapor ware according to every other KZbin channel.

[@plaubelmakina8916]

Very weak. I guess if you want better performance you need to go elsewhere.

[@brianb7844]

Its perfect as long as they have figured out how to keep the wheels on it, which I believe they have. Those front fenders are brutal. Just paint them the same color.

[@john1701a]

It makes no sense to have the vehicle look like all the others. In fact, wanting a plain appearance is somewhat bizarre of a request in such a saturated market where crossovers already blend into the crowd.

[@brianb7844]

@@john1701a That's fine, I see your point. My opinion is is looks stupid.

[@jond4328]

NO MAINSTREAM manufacturers do EV's like Hyundai/Kia. Even Elon & Fords President admits to it. Elon words was Hyundai is doing electric vehicles right

[@gregkramer5588]

I still do not get why we would want a larger front end on a car so they could put a frunk in place. I would rather have the extra space in back.

[@john1701a]

Notice how much lower the hood drops compared to a RAV4. Getting that car-like visibility as a tradeoff for no frunk is really nice.

[@pinkipipe]

I LIKE IT !!!!

[@richardsanchez9447]

I travel allot and leave my car parked in the airport. I'm curious how long does the charge hold?

[@ryannatividad3137]

Why did Toyota make this look so weird!? They should have made it just look similar to the new Prius. The Prius looks like a sleek, futuristic electric car inside and out...far more than this mess of panels, materials, and overly busy/clashing design elements. Taking inspiration from the new Prius and maybe the Venza crossover would have been a far more successful design direction for making it decently attractive. I would think the target market will be coming out of Rav4s, Venzas, older Prius, and similar A to B cars from other brands. Considering how sales of the Prius took a nosedive going from the nice/conservative 3rd gen to crazy looking 4th gen, I think potential buyers will be put off by the styling if they are not already put off by the specs/pricing.

[@john1701a]

There will be a bZ model resembling Prius. Starting with a crossover was a good choice.

[@artmart86]

Paint or some wrapping for accent colors maybe??

[@john1701a]

Yes. If you don't like the look, wrapping is a very simple solution.

[@gene978]

If you’re coming from a Wheezy 4 CYL ICE Camry this bZ4X all ELECTRIC Unit will feel quick. Interesting note.

[@PD55_]

Awesome, I will wait for v2 thx.

[@Growupplz1]

PSA: do your research before buying the damn car There was a sweet red Bz4x las month and I was too late to grab it. Yesterday it’s on the lot again. But now it’s used and I cannot lease it. Waste of opportunity since I already knew it was my daily driver

[@HussainAhmed-rd5ed]

Bz4x is more like Rav4 and new Prius had a baby together.

[@sjw08]

I agree Toyota can improve a little more with the bells and whistles which customers will like Otherwise thank you for the walk through