Toyota’s new electric vehicle for the Chinese market has finally been unveiled. The new sedan, known as bZ3, goes up against the Changan Shenlan SL03 and the Tesla Model 3.
The new electric vehicle (EV) from Toyota was produced as a result of its joint venture (JV) with the FAW Group and BYD. The bZ4X, the company’s first electric vehicle, was a result of its partnership with GAC Motor.
Several reports state that the corporation plans to introduce its new EV by Q4 2022.
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The inexpensive EV small vehicle will probably carve out a new market for itself. With its angular headlights, a DRL that spans across its width, a sharp bumper design, and a distinctive bonnet, the front end resembles the bZ4X in certain ways.
Sharp lines, huge multi-spoke alloy rims, and a noticeable c-pillar make up the side profile. Asymmetrical bumpers and taillights that span the width of the vehicle are two other odd aesthetic features on the back. In contrast to Prius, the bZ3 appears to have a trunk rather than a liftback hatch.
The BYD Blade LFP battery pack is installed in the Toyota bZ3, however the battery size has not yet been disclosed by the manufacturer. It will have one of two electric motors positioned on the back axle.
The car will have all the modern amenities that are included in Toyota Safety Sense such as lane keeping assistant, collision warning and avoidance feature, adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, automatic high beam, road sign assist, etc.
The vehicle will include all the cutting-edge features found in Toyota Safety Sense, including automatic high beams, lane keeping assistance, collision warning and avoidance technology, adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, and road sign assistance, among others.
Toyota has not yet disclosed the pricing of the bZ3, but rumours indicate that it will be competitive with China’s low-cost EVs.
