Toyota bZ4X review: our sleek all-electric family SUV
Hi I’m Grace Webb and I’m an automotive journalist and car Enthusiast and today I’m excited to explore the Toyota VZ 4X Toyota’s first all electric passenger Car it comes in three grades the top grade Vision which we’re looking at today the midlevel motion grade and entry level pure across all grades not only is this stylish car but it’s practical and comfortable too making it the perfect choice for families on the Go now taking a step inside this Vision grade bz 4X I just love the roomy and comfortable interior the five- seat cabin is really generous and provides provides a wealth of Premium features too ensuring every passenger enjoys a comfortable Journey immediately I’m drawn to how open it feels there’s lots
Of light throughout the entire front cabin which provides excellent visibility you also in for a treat because on the motion grade and up you get this huge 12.3 in multimedia display it comes with Toyota Touch 2 and go navigation the very latest and most advanced multimedia system from Toyota
That means you’ve got control at your fingertips and that’s not all thanks to Apple carplay and Android auto you can customize your journey sticking with the front cabin the dashboard is much more compact on the bz 4X which if you’re a passenger in here you’ll love the extra
Space and leg room that you get as a result and space seems to be a big theme in this car what I really like about the Toyota bz 4X is that it’s a great great family car and for the little ones you can easily maneuver and fit a child seat
The extra room actually makes it less stressful getting your children in and out too I know I’ve talked about space a lot but the Toyota be z4x really is built for busy life opening the boot there’s a huge 452 L of space in here that’s plenty of storage for a
Family day out you could easily fit in a kid’s Boogie a few suitcases loads of room for camping gear or you could even bring along your four-legged friend there’s also no Ledge in the way which makes for easy packing and unloading Too now if charging is completely new to you don’t worry the charging process is really easy you simply connect the charge cable to the vehicle and charging will begin you can do that easily from a public charger or at home at home you’ve got two choices when it
Comes to charging you can use a standard three pin plug or a dedicated wallbox and your bz 4X comes with everything you need to charge the wallbox offers more efficient charging than the three pin option so it’s great if you’re working from home or charging overnight just
Like you would with your phone the time to charge is a big question on many owner lips but Toyota can give you a helping hand with that they’ve developed a really useful charging time calculator which can be found on their website just check out the link on screen now now if
You’re interested in a home wbox the good news is that Toyota have teamed up with British gas to make installation as quick and easy as possible contact your local Center to find out more charging at home isn’t an option for everyone and with charging points spread across the
Nation finding one is easier than ever you can locate your nearest charging Point using zap map but it doesn’t stop there you can also subscribe to the Toyota charging Network this service gives you a simple way to charge at thousands of charge points across the UK without having to set up alternative
Payment methods or download multiple apps making your move to Electric really easy this subscription works with your my Toyota app so you can manage all of your electric vehicle information in one place such as costs and invoices for public charging if you haven’t downloaded the my Toyota app head over
To app store or Play Store on your phone and download it for free when charging on the go there are two types of charger to use an AC fast or DC rapid charger with fast charging you can get a maximum charge in as little as 6 and a half hours so it’s a
Great option if you’re at work or shopping for the day rapid charging can provide up to 80% charge in around half an hour enough time to grab a quick coffee this brings me on to my next topic Range from the time it takes to charge to the distance we get as a result range is something we’re all curious about and thankfully Toyota has created a simple tool to help you stay in the note they’ve developed a range calculator which is available on their website just
Visit the link below on screen to check it Out the Toyota bz 4X has has a host of features that I love and it’s really smooth and quiet to drive its single gear system means it’s a pretty easy drive and you can fully concentrate on the road ahead thanks to the low center of gravity the car grips the road nicely
Around corners and because it’s so smooth and quiet to drive your little snoozes in the back won’t get Disturbed the great thing about the Toyota bz 4X is that it’s been designed for all Journeys so you’ll definitely want to take it out of the city whatever the weather X mode provides us with
Different options to choose the type of terrain we’ll be Crossing it’s so clever that it automatically detects and controls the power level needed for both the front and rear wheel axis so wherever the road ahead takes you the Toyota bz 4X can handle it All Toyota’s latest technology offers adaptive cruise control which maintains a steady speed while driving therefore helping you reduce your energy consumption we also have the Regeneration boost feature which adds a bit of charge back to your battery this feature is great because it allows us to regain energy that would be typically
Lost when breaking and converts it into a form that can be either used immediately or stored for later and last but not least we have eco mode which is a fantastic option for those who want to go even further between charges it modulates pedal responses to help you
Use energy more efficiently with these onboard features you’ll be able to get the most out of your bz 4X Toyota takes safety seriously that’s why the bz 4X comes equipped with the latest Toyota safety sense system essentially that’s a collection of advanced safety features to give you peace of mind when you’re on the road with your loved ones in my view the pre-collision system is like having a
Superhero on your side it scans the road for potential collisions with pedestrians cyclists and other vehicles and gives you a warning if needed it also comes with Lane departure alert which keeps you on track and prevents drifting on long drives another feature you get included is road sign assist
Which monitors useful information ahead such as the current speed limit or overtaking restrictions really handy when you’re driving somewhere new or in a busy area and as those dark evenings draw in automatic high beam helps to light up more of the road ahead by switching automatically between high and
Low beam for safer nighttime driving it doesn’t stop there the bz 4X comes with many more safety features as standard Toyota safety sense is a fantastic companion to have on board and makes driving safer for you and everyone else on the road why not book an appointment
With your local Toyota Center to find out more about this impressive safety Technology to make things even more convenient Toyota’s connected Services let you interact with your Toyota bz 4X via the my Toyota app you can lock and unlock your car remotely and get reminders if you’ve left windows open you can even check your mileage the my Toyota app also helps you with find my
Car a feature which comes in handy when you forgotten where you’ve parked you can find out more about my Toyota and connected services at Toyota.co before I leave you for today Toyota have many ways for you to use own and maintain your bz 4X with tailor agreements and packages suited to your budget make sure to check with your local Toyota Center about the best options for your needs and if you found
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Join Grace Webb as she takes you through the features and details of the all-electric Toyota bZ4X.
Click the chapters below to jump to the section you would love to know more about. Alternatively, you can head to https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/bz4x for more information and to book a test drive of the all-electric Toyota bZ4X.
00:00 – Introduction
00:25 – Design
00:43 – Interior
02:43 – Charging
05:01 – Range
05:25 – Drive
07:16 – Safety
08:41 – Staying Connected
09:15 – Conclusion
