Electric Toyota bZ4X SUV debuts with 250 miles of range
Rav4-sized electric SUV goes on sale next year
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The all-new electric Toyota bZ4X will launch with an estimated range of 250 miles per charge when it goes on sale in the U.S. in mid-2022.
The Rav4-sized compact SUV will come with a standard front-wheel-drive powertrain with 201 hp and a 71.4 kWh battery pack, while a 215 hp all-wheel-drive model will get a slightly larger 72.8 kWh pack that Toyota has not yet rated for range.
The bZ4X is the first of a planned lineup of seven "Beyond Zero" electric models that it will introduce by 2025.
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Pricing hasn't been released, but the specifications suggest it will line up against vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The bZ4X will also be equipped with Toyota's latest safety technology, which includes automatic emergency braking and lane-center adaptive cruise control with enhanced detection for bicycles, motorcycles and guardrails, as well as the ability to use a smartphone as a digital key. Energy saving features include the use of an efficient heat pump-style climate control system and radiant heaters for the footwells to reduce the need for heated air in the cabin.
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One feature Toyota has yet to confirm for U.S. availability is a steer-by-wire system that uses a yoke-style wheel and will be offered as an option in Japan.