Toyota's BZ3X & BZ4X boast edgy styling that sets them apart from Toyota's gasoline-powered SUVs

Toyota is poised to re-enter the electric vehicle segment with the 2023 bZ4X crossover, which boasts edgy styling that sets it apart from Toyota's gasoline-powered SUVs. Toyota says the concept offers “fun to drive, exhilarating performance” and “leading technology”. Both a front- and all-wheel-drive model are offered, with the former said to deliver up to 252 miles of driving per charge. The bZ4X has joined a growing group of non-luxury EV SUVs which includes the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, the Ford Mustang Mach E, the Hyundai Kona Electric, the Kia Niro EV, the Tesla Model Y, and the Volkswagen ID.4, but unfortunately its real-world highway range in our testing puts it at the back of the pack. The bZ4X was co-developed with the Subaru Solterra, and the two models are nearly identical, although the Subaru costs more comes standard with all-wheel drive. The bZ Compact SUV was one of the 16 electric Toyota and Lexus concepts previewed late last year, though Toyota didn’t reveal its interior at the time. It has now showcased the electric crossover’s futuristic, rather industrial-chic cabin, which uses eco-friendly materials – for example, the seats are made from plant-based and recycled materials. A wide steering yoke sits ahead of the driver, while the gear selector sits on an unusual podium connected to the floor of the cabin. Also gracing this podium are two wireless charging pads and the vehicle start button. There’s a wide touchscreen and a free-standing digital instrument cluster, and both feature unusual curved-glass screens. Toyota says an in-car personal assistant named Yui “connects the driver and passengers with the vehicle”, responding to requests and commands from occupants with audio and visual lighting cues that move around the cabin.

Added 8 Jun 2026