Recently, we learned from the official website of FAW Toyota that the bZ4X model will be officially launched on October 25. Prior to this, FAW Toyota also adjusted the pre-sale price of bZ4X, lowering the original pre-sale price range of 220,000 to 300,000 yuan to 200,000 to 290,000 yuan.
bZ4X is Toyota’s first compact SUV model based on the e-TNGA pure electric architecture, with key parameters as follows:
- Three dimensions: 4690mm * 1860mm * 1650mm, wheelbase of 2850mm;
- Motor power: 150kW per single permanent magnet synchronous motor for the two-wheel drive version, and dual 80kW permanent magnet synchronous motors at the front and rear for the four-wheel drive version;
- Maximum torque: 266 Nm for two-wheel drive version, and 337 Nm for four-wheel drive version;
- Acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour: 7.5 seconds for two-wheel drive version, and 6.9 seconds for four-wheel drive version;
- Suspension type: Front MacPherson suspension and rear double wishbone suspension;
- Battery: 50.3kWh for the two-wheel drive entry-level version, and 66.7kWh for other versions with a ternary lithium battery provided by CATL;
- Range: 400 kilometers for the two-wheel drive entry-level version, 615 kilometers for the two-wheel drive “Freetop” and “Freestyle” version, and 560 kilometers for the four-wheel drive “Freetop” version.
The interior adopts the design concept of “Hi-Tech and Emotion”, with a floating central control screen. The car system supports basic functions such as voice recognition, ensuring the basic driving experience of the vehicle.
Conclusion
Whether it is FAW Toyota or GAC Toyota, they have finally set the starting price at RMB 190,000 to 200,000 yuan, which is very close to the competitor Volkswagen ID.4.
In terms of configuration, the two cars are also relatively close, but the ID.4 still has certain advantages in the battery capacity of the long-range version and the motor power of the four-wheel drive version.
Compared with the high price of Nissan ARIYA, bZ4X is undoubtedly a more cost-effective choice. However, it may not be the most cost-effective choice among cars at the same price point.
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