The Chinese electric vehicle market has become a battleground for automakers, and Toyota is not one to be left behind. The company has been consistently launching new electric vehicles in China, with the Toyota bZ3X being one of its latest offerings.
As a product of the GAC Toyota joint venture in China, the bZ3X is the commercial version of a concept car that debuted in April 2024. In the Chinese market, this newcomer from Toyota is priced between 100,000 and 200,000 yuan (approximately 350 to 700 million VND).
Toyota bZ3X – An affordable electric SUV with a starting price comparable to the Hyundai Grand i10.
The Toyota bZ3X is positioned in the C-segment of all-electric SUVs. It boasts impressive dimensions with a length of 4,600 mm, a width of 1,875 mm, a height of 1,645 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,765 mm. Additionally, it has a weight of 1,835 kg.
Compared to its namesake concept version, the Toyota bZ3X’s exterior design doesn’t stray too far. This electric SUV features a sleek LED daytime running light bar that spans across the front, wrapping around the hood. Below, you’ll find a set of square LED headlights with two distinct cubes on each side. The front hood sports athletic creases, and the center air intake on the bumper is quite prominent.
The Toyota bZ3X retains the concept car’s design language.
The side profile of the bZ3X bears a resemblance to the Toyota Fortuner, a mid-size SUV. It showcases sharp creases on the fenders, hidden door handles, and multi-spoke two-tone alloy wheels. The roof is accentuated with a chrome strip that adds a touch of elegance.
The side profile of the Toyota bZ3X shares similarities with the Fortuner.
At the rear, the Toyota bZ3X sports sleek and sharp taillights that extend into the tailgate. The vertical faux air vents on the corners of the rear bumper create a sense of symmetry with the front bumper.
The rear design of the Toyota bZ3X evokes a Lexus-like aesthetic.
Additionally, this electric SUV features numerous exterior details finished in glossy black, including the front and rear bumpers, mirror caps, side pillars, wheel arch trim, roof, and roof spoiler. The headlight and taillight housings are also finished in dark colors.
Step inside the Toyota bZ3X, and you’ll find a minimalist interior design. It offers a spacious 2-row, 5-seat configuration. The rear seats are particularly roomy, providing an impressive 1,215 mm of legroom.
This Japanese SUV also comes loaded with standard convenience features, including an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch central touchscreen infotainment system. Other highlights include a 2-spoke steering wheel, wireless phone charging, and a standard 11-speaker Yamaha audio system. It also boasts automatic climate control with rear air vents and a panoramic sunroof.
The sleek and modern interior of the Toyota bZ3X.
The rear seats offer exceptional legroom, exceeding 1.2 meters.
Moreover, the bZ3X is packed with advanced safety features, supported by no fewer than 11 high-definition cameras, 3 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors.
In the Chinese market, the standard Toyota bZ3X 430 Air+ is equipped with a powerful 221-horsepower electric motor and a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack with a capacity of 50 kWh. This setup delivers an impressive 430 km of range on a single charge, as tested by the CLTC in China.
There are also two other variants available: the 520 Pro+ and the 620 Max. However, their performance specifications are being kept under wraps for now.
The Toyota bZ3X will start reaching customers in China from March 2025. Toyota has not yet announced plans to sell this model outside of China.
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