What Changed:

The new Bz4x is dedicated battery electric vehicle related to the Subaru Solterra and Lexus RZ. Offered in FWD, and AWD models, the 5-passenger crossover slots somewhere between the Corolla Cross and RAV4 in terms of passenger volume. The electric drive system is rated at 201 horsepower for FWD models (214 AWD). The FWD model equipped with a 71.4 kWh battery pack is rated at up to 252 miles of range.

Official Word:

Toyota's all-electric bZ4X made its U.S. production model debut today. As a leader in electrification, Toyota's introduction of bZ4X represents the first of a global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the global "Toyota bZ" brand umbrella. Once the rubber hits the road, bZ4X will have a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles for XLE front-wheel drive models. "With zero emissions and an exhilarating drive, the bZ4X is hitting the market at just...Read.