Toyota bZ5: Does It Revolutionize Affordable EVs with Five-Dimensional Core?

On June 10, 2025, FAW Toyota bZ5 was officially launched, offering four versions: 550 JOY, 550 PRO, 550 PRO Intelligent Edition, and 630 PRO. The price range is from 129,800 yuan to 159,800 yuan. The bZ5 provides a comprehensive value of up to 38,000 yuan with 8 exclusive privileges.

Each version of the bZ5 has its unique features, demonstrating the “Five-Dimensional Core Value”: All-Angle Aesthetics, Comprehensive Safety, All-Terrain Driving Assistance, Immersive Smart Cabin, and Guaranteed QDR. The 550 JOY, as the entry model, boasts a CLTC range of 550 kilometers and a high-powered 200kW motor. The smart cockpit is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen supporting 5G phone mirroring and AI voice control. Comfort configurations include a 1.44 sqm panoramic roof, 3300 watt V2L external power function, and a PM2.5+CN95 air filtration system. For intelligent driving assistance, it is equipped with millimeter-wave radar, ultrasonic radar, smart cameras, and offers 10 safety driving assistance functions with Toyota TSS Intelligent Security.

The 550 PRO has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in safety, featuring an in-car biological monitoring system that quickly activates hazard lights and horn alerts when a child is left in the car, notifying users via a mobile app. The 550 PRO’s exterior design includes extra-large 21-inch wheels and LED front-through positioning lights. The smart cockpit is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen supporting over 200 apps. Comfort features include leather seats, front seat heating, and 256 color ambient lighting. Intelligent driving assistance features encompass 5 millimeter-wave radars, 6 ultrasonic radars, and 4 surround-view cameras.

The 550 PRO Intelligent Edition is equipped with the Momenta5.0 Urban Assistance Driving System and TSS Intelligent Security, offering intelligent driving assistance across all terrains. Hardware includes 1 lidar, 5 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 4 surround-view cameras. In terms of comfort features, the heated steering wheel provides extra comfort during cold seasons. The 630 PRO version is designed specifically for long-distance travel users with an increased range of 80 kilometers and an electric tailgate with position memory function.

The bZ5’s design philosophy centers on the concept of Reboot, merging futuristic technological aesthetics with athletic beauty. The entire model range reaches new heights in safety standards, implementing 115 rigorous crash safety conditions, equipped with 9 SRS airbags, featuring five layers of battery protection, and achieving four-fold redundancy in brake safety. The bZ5 is an innovative product developed under Toyota’s RCE system, led by a Chinese team.

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