Two New EV Concepts Will Join The Toyota Lineup
Toyota recently announced two new EVs to offer a sneak peek into the company’s battery-powered lineup. The two new concept vehicles will be the Urban SUV and the Sport Crossover and both cars will first be introduced in Europe. Starting is the compact Urban SUV which is expected to be Europe’s largest BEV market division. Next is the Sport Crossover sedan, expected in Europe by 2025.
There will be six EVs to arrive in Europe by 2026 and there is already the Toyota bZ4X on sale in Europe and North America. Toyota has big plans on releasing 30 electric vehicles by 2030 plus selling 3.5 million battery EVs. Let’s dive more into what other electric vehicles Toyota has in store for its electric future.
Electric Concept Vehicles
Toyota has officially come around to making all-electric vehicles a top priority to keep up with the competition. Recently, at the Japan Mobility Show, Toyota showcased a few different electric concept vehicles even though these specific models may never hit local dealerships. Three of the vehicles showcased were the Toyota EPU, Land Cruiser Se, and the Land Hopper which all have a very futuristic look and feel. Again, it doesn’t seem that any of these electric concept vehicles will ever go on sale but maybe that will change over time. On the other hand, there is a vehicle currently on sale and that is the impressive Toyota bZ4X electric SUV, which has quickly become a fan favorite among customers.
2023 Toyota bZ4X
Introducing the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, which is Toyota’s first fully electric vehicle, and people are super excited about it! This is a five-passenger car and thrives on how spacious the inside is. From an outside view, the exterior design is sleek, stylish, and modern. The starting rate of this new model is $42,000 (plus destination fee). This electric SUV has five different exterior colors: Wind Chill Pearl, Supersonic Red, Heavy Metal, Elemental Silver Metallic, and Black.
While designing this car, Toyota did a great job considering what the consumers would want. The bZ4X will come with cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Having a vehicle with lane-keeping assist is a safe way to prevent the driver from drifting into a different lane. There is an X-Mode (which was designed by the Subaru brand), but Toyota does own a portion of it and has installed it in this new vehicle. This mode helps people who live in more extreme climates. The bZ4X’s X-Mode allows any driver to be more particular about what the car is driving through. For example, if the car is driving through snow, mud, or large puddles of water, the vehicle will know how much power should be used with this mode alone.
Many vehicles have a car setting where the driver can heat it before getting inside. This is a great feature, especially during the winter time, but Toyota took this concept and expanded it. Drivers can now crank up the AC before entering their vehicle. No one likes getting into a super hot car during the hot summer months, especially if leather seats are involved. To release the cool air into the SUV, all that has to be done is to click the AC button on the key fob and hold it down.
Just in case the information above isn’t convincing enough that this EV is an amazing car, here are a few more reasons that might be convincing. The electric engine gets 201 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque in the front-wheel-drive model. There is a 12.3-inch touch screen that comes with wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa Connectivity.
How To Learn More
To learn more about what else Toyota has in store for its electric future, you can visit the NYE Toyota social media page. Meanwhile, come on down to NYE Automotive Group to check out the all-electric bZ4X today!