The Most Affordable Toyota BZ4X Is Surprisingly Awesome | Here’s Why!
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The new BZ4X is Toyotas first ever ground up Toyota electric car, I check out the cheapest one to see if it’s any good!
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The most affordable but I don't know the price, please don't sell your integrity for views, stay honest. 😡😡😡😡😡😡
$42,000
Only watched because "lowest priced."
"No sub for you!"
@@HuyNguyen-yh6vc exactly. the price is most important.
Call toyota
People complain about interior piano black trim, so Toyota slowly covers their entire exterior in it.
fool
Their good at listening.😂
@@allentoyokawa9068 You need to calm down.
Thanks for the info, Tommy. I have a Solterra reservation and still deciding on whether to go forward with it so this is all good stuff to see.
Good review as usual, Tommy. You are getting a workout this week in LA (saw the Corolla GR vid) . . . Nice! Keep up the good work!
Great detailed review! Thank you. I have been waiting for a review on this car.
It’s hard to understand how both Toyota and Subaru have beautiful vehicles out in the market and even with both of them working together they settled on this look. I truly believe that if they want to be the market leader in the electric world they should take a look at Kia and Hyundai with the great looks of the K6 and Ionic5
Dude it's pretty simple, if you don't like it don't buy it🤦
@@justinking8220 It's more than just that, I wouldn't be surprised if they're hoping you won't like it and won't buy it. Toyota has left no doubt that they never really *wanted* to make EVs. Not too different from the similar "mangled" design of the i3 before they finally got serious about EVs.
@@surkh based on developments related to factory construction for batteries, an already earmarked budget in the billions for electric vehicle development, and the 10+ concepts they recently unveiled in Tokyo... I think Toyota has FINALLY got the message. Yes they are behind the ball a bit, but it's a good thing they are seemingly now onboard. Let's celebrate it right? This is a positive development.
@@matthewcoreyhall Well said
This car is legit ugly.
What kills this car for me is the fenders. Whether it's the cladding on the Solterra or the gloss black here, it just makes the car look unfinished.
Charging at 100kw max is thatvkills it for me
I'd have to wrap the fenders to match the rest.
The Solterra front seems to be better looking than this Toy...
First think I would do is wrap that part on white
Looks like it was wrecked and they visited the salvage yard for parts. Not a huge fan either. Would go with black in that model
Thank you for showing the lower trim vehicle. Really looking for the pricing on it. Glad to see an EV without huge wheels and thin tires.
huge wheels and thin tires.. is actually a performance downgrade in a mainstream car.
Ive read that it charge much slower than the average ev cars. Is it true?
Very nice review. Far from many boring ones repeating things. Personal ideas are said without hesitations and perfect choice showing not always the topest version👌👍
I see Toyota continued the ‘no bumper’ (extension) like on Sienna. Nice look but hatch is nailed if there’s any rear contact (misbacking or rear collision). Likely XPNSV fix for even light collisions.
I want one, hopefully they can cater to demand and not have nasty dealer markups.
It's great to see prominent manufacturers getting involved in the EV space. The interior resembles that of a Prius. I'm going to take a seat and watch before purchasing one of these Toyota vehicles. Thank you for the review
The Solterra and BZ4X indeed look similar, great review! Thank you for sharing! ⚡🔌🚘
if you think about it, the car is very easy to work with in the front. There is a lot of space that you can get to every component.
Haha yeah problem is if it breaks you just have to throw it away like every other toy you have ever owned.
@@michaelbassett5105 it’s a Toyota. First model years always have issues but after that they are solid.
@@michaelbassett5105 What would make you believe that?
Hi Tommy! Thanks for the BZ4x vid-- I currently have a KIA and love the Highway Driving Assist (smart cruise + lane following assist). How does Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 compare with the KIA's? Thanks!
@Commenter love the bz4x design-- will gladly switch rides if toyota safety sense 3.0 has reliable lane centering + adaptive cruise!
@@BuRNingFLaN I have a 2020 model Yaris hybrid and it has good adaptive cruise control and good line centering so I'm sure the bz4x has both. Line centering just has a slight problem with construction sites and orange lines but mostly for the transition after the transition it's better again.
@@kaku_96 that's great news! Thanks for the insight regarding toyota's driver assist system--
Hey Tommy I love that fact that the top is above the bottom - LOL 6:20 mark -> Seriously, great review, my favorite reviewer at TFLEV
Because of the air bags the design of the steering wheel make you NOT want to hold the steering wheel higher. Holding the wheel at at 2 and 10 o'clock is no longer the best hand position due to the air bag. The tendency to grip the wheel hard before a crash and a high grip on the steering wheel caused too many broken bones. A 3 and 9 o'clock grip is the recommended hand position now.
They actually teach the 8 and 4 hand position now, which I can't stand. It puts the arms in the safest position should the airbag go off. Of course you could argue that driving that way increases your risk of accident...causing your airbag to go off.
@@dchristo10 There is truth in this... I also think that with modern electric steering being so light and uncommunicative now, higher steering hand positions don't have the same benefit as it previously had. The context has changed a lot with how technology has progressed and how we approach driving now, for better or worse, it remains to be seen.
Its a great review, what about the actual battery range in summer and winter? Range loss in winter? Has it been tested?
Every car, even the fuel driven cars lose range in winter. We can just see the difference with battery cars, since they show it. I lose the same amount of range in winter with my fuel driven car.
Guy didn't miss a beat when go over the non-existant price in a video with a title about price. Talk about having the heart of a salesman, lol. Looks nice. If it's anything like the price of the new server ooh I'm quite sure there are some EV's out there with a lower price point albeit not with the prestigious YODA name behind them. Starting to get a bit concerned that some EV's are starting to have the same price tags of what some houses cost or used to cost. Looking forward to prices leveling out and or more entry level for those of us that have capped out or civil service glass ceiling yet!
the same price tags of what some houses cost or used to cost....exaggerate much? Total cost of ownership for EVS can be lower than gas-powered vehicles....cost over time, not the sticker price.
Finally Toyota is coming on board!
As for "affordable"? From what I've read it's going to be up there with the Model Y, which is still way dearer than the Chinese competition.
Just realise TFL have an ev channel, while I'm not a frequent viewer as of lately but I love TFL content because it's one of few channels that I can live vicariously through video.
Thanks Tommy. For the limited headroom you showed us, which is important, was the seat in the lowest position? Thanks.
yes it was!
@@TFLclassics Thank you! That's crucial information for me because I need a decent amount of headroom.
how did you guys come to 'affordable'? " Toyota hasn’t announced pricing for European markets but in the UK, the entry-level bZ4X starts from £41,950 (€49,743 / $55,140)." The avg. wage in the UK is £30,000. This is a higher end car like a slightly less expensive Tesla Model 3.
I've just bought an XLT Hybrid Maverick for 25k. So comparing prices and all I can drive for about 10 years before my gas hits the price of the car. Sounds decent enough 😂 these things are anything but budget friendly, especially when you factor in that it still costs you money to charge.
your confused, they didnt say it was affordable, they said it was the Most afforable option, AKA the base model
As well as saying most affordable option rather than saying it's simply affordable it's worth nothing it's a U.S review and cars in there are cheaper I think. It starts from $37k which in GBP even with the current rubbish conversion rate is just over £28,000. I'd buy this over a Model 3 personally, even if the Model 3 is a bit cheaper, but they're different types of cars so I'm not sure anyone in the market for a BZ would even consider a Model 3. More likely a Model Y but still a different market. The Toyota is a purpose built SUV EV with some off-road capability albeit less so for the FWD version of course, the Model Y is a raised Model 3 that's targeted at road use only.
Would be good to see some proper reviewers inc range tests. Too many reviews just having a poke about in them, and even with camouflaged bodywork in some cases still. Taking orders for them so some proper full reviews now would be good
@@jordanzs521 it says affordable right there in the title....
@@flamaest "The most affordable Toyota BZ4X" which just means the Base model. Same how the Most affordable Ferarri isnt affordable to 99.9% of the world, but its still the cheapest version available
Official WLTP range, acceleration, and prices are available on Toyota UK site. It looks competitive. The glove box appears to be replaced by a double storage compartment in the center box. The conventional glove box area appears to be equipped with a radiant heater.
The same ‘butt-ugly’ design choices that prevented me from ever considering a Prius have been made with this vehicle. The wheel arches mean the only paint choice I could make is gloss black (more Darth Vader than Stormtrooper).
The instrument cluster looks like they couldn’t decide between a conventional panel or a HUD, so they stuck it halfway between.
As a long term Toyota Hybrid owner (Camry and RAV4) I think I’ll pass on this attempt.
Yes they would have made more $$ styling it like a mini Rav4 and giving a name instead of an acronym. I think they don't make enough markup on EVs so they want to stifle sales until they can figure out how to get costs down to the level of the ICE and hybrid vehicles.
Design is the smallest problem there (all Toyota models). Interior is ugly, infantile made of crappy materials. Simply Toyota.
Seriously, Toyota has a really bad design department .. atrocious
@@podunkman2709 that piano black is a poor choice. The rest of the interior lacks cohesiveness. It’s like the person who designed the seats didn’t talk to the person who designed the dash who didn’t talk to the person who designed the infotainment center who didn’t talk to the driver display designer, etc.
I couldn't agree with you more. The many design features that this person likes, I think are ugly. I agree, have buttons on the steering wheel, the center console, below the display and on the display seems to take the design approach of when it doubt, add more buttons. One of the main issues I had with my 2011 Chevy Volt is that it had duplicate physical buttons for most of the soft buttons. This Toyota seems to follow the same aesthetic. Also, it would be helpful to spend less time on the look of the car and more time on EV features like range, charging speed, acceleration. Toyota looks an awful lot like a car company that will not be competitive in the EV world.
Fantastic review ☺️👍🏾 I really like the design 🤔 except the drivers area 🫣 gauges are not it 👎🏽
I have the Toyota Camry V40 2007 he comes from Canada to here in Germany. Maybe he is no Electric or Hybrid but I love him also...And he is no Diesel and that's also great!!!
A proper (safe and logical) execution of a shift knob.
I wished they did a little better with the positioning of the steering sheel and MID. I have a feeling part of the steering wheel is going to block the lower portion of the MID. Other than that, it looks great!
I said this with the Subaru, the piano black needs to go. I have some in my Outback and it gets scratched just from me cleaning it.
does the sunroof open?
nice steering wheel! could be made slightly flat top & flat bottom.
Great overview Tommy. I don't know why so many people are making fun of the name, with so many other vehicles named with letters and numbers that make no sense either.
Thanks for this! I've decided I'm not a big fan of the bz4x now
Dont like the inside height, or the display setup at all.
thank you, i still get a reservation in Germany for this car, white /black, hope i get it in summer…..
Controls to the left of the shifter?? One pedal driving switch?
Today I learned: TFL has an EV channel. So many channels!
I foresee aftermarket painting of the fenders being a huge thing. Paint shops: get your Toyota paints ready!
That fender makes this an instant no for me. When Audi did this weird crap with the R8, it was received as ugly, and they eventually got rid of it, rightfully so.
When I first saw a new model I hadn't heard of, I clicked the video. When it started, I assumed as a press vehicle, someone wrecked it and they slapped a fender on until they could get it painted between this and the next press event. Then I heard it was intentional and wondered who should be suring up their resume at Toyota.
I have not seen an update of BZ4X having recalles. Do the wheels really fall off?
Those gloss black interior pieces would end up driving me nuts. Just pressing the park button left a greasy finger print. I also dislike the gauge cluster positioning. It looks like they designed it with really short people in mind.
Exactly! Like I am 6'5 and I need all the knee room I can get and this setup is so awful. I wouldn't be able to see the gauges. Terrible.
I have no idea what EV OEMs are smoking these days cause vW ID4 is filled w piano black trim
my husband and I are both 5'8'', should be ok? haha
Makes the Prius look sexier
That something you don't hear very often! :)
The whole layout of the dash and center stack looks so ergonomic from your camera POV.
Toyota has been using a similar clothe material in some of its other vehicles, namingly, the Corolla. That fabric has not been easy to clean or keep clean, now the vehicle I'm referring to was purchased used, but I havent been able to pull all the dirt from the seats after a few yrs of ownership, id recommend getting leather to avoid this type of nuisance.
I wanted to know what your height is, and when you are standing next to the vehicle, where is the seat relative to your body? (And is the chair most down or up or in the middle)
When will this car be available for purchase in the US?
Any update on the MSRP?
I dislike the distant gauge cluster.
Looks like you'll need binoculars to read the info on that display.
Lmao its an electric car, theres no point of looking at the cluster... in an electric car all you need to know is speed ans battery life... theres no RPM, coolant temp, gasoline tank, and etc... hahahahahaa
@@Vinh616 Apparently, you've never been in an EV.
@@rzu7120 an electric car doesnt have many moving parts. . Anything is just extra not needed... lmao
It seems you dont understand what vehicle are design for, vehicles are design to move people.... anything else is just extra junk to boost the vehicle image... lmao
HI! What is the price on the model your reviewing ?
Is there an option for towing?
Would have been nice if the review actually contained anything about the drivetrain and performance.
I'm kind of a picky person, but the steering wheel and gauge cluster looks horrible in this. It looks very cheap, to far away, small, and looks something like it's for a rental car. Maybe that's just me.
it's just you
I think the piano black plastic bugs me more than the instrument cluster, that piano black will look cheap in a couple of months. Pretty much have it on everything the you commonly touch.
Marketing kept telling engineering they needed it to be more edgy.
@@ILoveCostcoPizza agreed. Piano black is awful. No idea why they think that’s a good idea.
Honestly if I get it imma see about a wood piece of center trim think pine or bamboo would go good with a piano black gear selector
The piano black finish is a NIGHTMARE! I keep a microfiber rag in that little storage area. I love the vehicle though! Yep, the Limited edition has radiant leg heaters. They are pretty awesome! No glove box, that is where the radiant heater is located.
I'm keeping an eye on EVs for an eventual purchase (likely used) down the line, I like that you referenced your height when showing the headroom. I'm 6'5, and wouldn't be comfortable in this car
Definitely look elsewhere. Modern Toyota vehicles are notorious for having poor headroom for drivers over 6'2", particularly if equipped with a sunroof.
Has the ground clearance been confirmed to be the same as the Solterra? I think it was like 8.4 inches, but couldn’t find that info anywhere
yes, both vehicles will have 8.3 inches of ground clearance, according to multiple sources including Motor Trend... This surprises me because the Toyota looks closer to the ground than does the Subaru Solterra.
When do you think it will be available for public to buy ?
These legacy automakers really have no clue on how to build a desirable ev 🙄
They only putting these turds out to appease Greta turdburg. They are not serious about selling all electric lineup. They just doing that so the legislature doesn’t force they hand by implementing laws which will ruin their business
....we've got these great gasoline cars right over here, don't you want one?
@@flamaest No gracias señora
Neither tesla haha
Honestly, it seems like this vehicle was an after thought and slapped something together to make a full electric vehicle. Yes, that gauge cluster is too far which interferes with the steering for viewing. I think it’s actually designed for a yoke steering. It’s a good start and as long as it’s affordable in the 30ks, it adds to electrification of Toyota and Subaru. You mentioned funky a lot of times and that’s just what it is. However, you still haven’t driven this thing yet? What’s the holdup?
How much to replace the battery?
In Costa Rica the entry price is $69.900 for the base model and in here that is very expensive and there are better options as well for less price
Puff piece. How's the range, charging speed?
There is no glove box, it's been mentioned in the Solterra reviews.
But why?
@@1spartacus1337 the gloves must now be virtual and stored on a menu deep inside the center screen.
Is this a production model?
how quiet is the rider? a lot of road noise? thanks
It appears to not have a rear window wiper like the Ioniq5 but doesn't have the Ionic type wind deflector to help clear the window. Maybe Toyota has some trick to keep things clean.
Squeegee in hand
You finally got your Subaru to review. Hooray!
At purchase, add cost to paint over the incomprehensibly ugly trim paint.
Plastidip?!?
I am a Toyota fan, but when I look at the materials here, the quality and feel is very modest. In addition, the doors close poorly (despite open windows) and with a clattering noise. It is also unbelievable that Toyota has not managed to place a storage tray for the charging cable in the front "trunk". The luggage compartment roller blind, which probably originates from a Camry from 1992, matches this. And the crowning glory of incompetent engineers is the speedometer behind the steering wheel, which can probably not be read by 80% of the world's population, because the steering wheel simply covers him!
What happened to the front fender being black?
Did I have the seat in the lowest possible setting !? I won’t fit at 6 foot 3 then
Different markets will get different exterior trims, im hoping we get the choice in Europe between glissy and flat trim as we get with the RAV4.. That glissy trim is going to be a mess after a year. If mine comes glissy, it's getting PPF over the trim
I imagine that the instrument panel behind the steering wheel might be hard to see at times for two reasons: (1) the steering wheel (partial) obstructing it, and (2) with it not being shielded, direct sunlight on the instrument panel may be a pain. And, yeah, it would be nice for more steering-wheel movement up/down and backwards/forwards... I love that the sunroof cover is opaque, not translucent; also like that they still have a USB-A port, not just USB-C ports. I like the buttons for climate and audio controls and not putting them into the screen. The lack of a glove compartment is a huge negative, however, as is the piano-black shiny surfaces inside. The power button embedded in the air vent is bizarre, and I can see accidentally pushing that button from time to time (hopefully all hell won't break lose if you push it while driving)... I'd like to see more of a quick run-through of all the different windows in the infotainment screen and instrument panel, and I'd like to see a little more display of the embedded map and what it can/can't do (and display of how Apple CarPlay looks). Huge criticism of all these BEVs across the board (excluding big pickups and Hummers): people want spare wheel/tires, and I wish they'd all put full-size spares in the frunk area up front (the frunk lacking in this vehicle altogether).
I wish this will work on Alberta winter 🥶
Insert Rodney Dangerfield comment on the golf hat from caddy shack but changed to glossy black panels.
how long will the battery last? and how much will it cost to replace it?
Most manufacture give 100,000 mile warranty so im guessing lifespan battery is even longer
I love my 2021 gx 460
The European specs looks promising, range up to 321 miles and charging speed up to 150kW. Hopefully the US one would be similar. When can we order or reserve one here in the US?
Advertised range will probably be less, the Euro test tends to give optimistic numbers.
Subaru was taking orders but very limited quantity with major dealers only getting 100 for the entire 2022 !!
Real beautiful...amazing design...my problem is the 250 poor mile range. This is a problem. Obviously charging time as well...
They just recalled ALL of them for the wheels falling off
About the instrument cluster, it is clear to me that they need to do something weird because this is an EV.
Omg that sound when you turn that drive select wheel?!
It sounded really plasticy.
The interior looks like Grey Goo!
"First ever ground-up electric car," don't you think that's something of an overstatement? Maybe the first for Toyota, but, ground up has been done. Many times. Affordable though, that's a giant step forward!
He said, “THEIR first ever ground-up electric car” meaning toyotas first.
@@reggie132 I heard "the" not "their" maybe I'm too unfamiliar with a Colorado accent. But I did note already that that would be correct.
@@justaguy6100 if you turn on the CC subtitle, you will see, that was “their”
@@walkmanlee2617 Ok corrected in post ;-)
I like the lines but not a fan of the front Panda fenders. Would look better in all white.
The Nissan Ariya Looks much More premium inside.
But nissan is untrustworthy. Dont trust me check what people say in consumer reports.
You mean the Ariya that has been delayed for more than a year and that at this rate will never be released?
The interior reminds me of 80s toyotas like the mr2 and celica the seat material style especially but the futuristic areas but then very old school looking vents and loads of buttons
Getting serious Previa vibes from this 😀🤣
Hmm…has potential. Not sold on the interior after watching this, but I’ll have to sit in it and check it out…
the seats look like they're straight out of the Lexus UX . As usual though, car companies feel like reinventing how we interact with our cars, when they don't need to, (and they wonder why they don't sell as well).
Can i trust the information considering the video is published in April 1st?
I only do AWD + remote start
if its at a good price I’m all in!!
So what is a "size 4" car?
oh the gloss black. Oh the humanity!
Sadly XLE FWD rumor is won't be available in Canada.
Still don't understand why they went with the uggo color contrast.
That's Toyota dragging their feet on EVs. They don't want to give up the advantage they have on thier ICE vehicles and make the billions they've invested into R&D a waste of money.
The gauge cluster looks too small for me… I’d want all the numbers and information on there to pop out more. Does it look small in person too or is it just the video?
The gauge cluster way too small for me too 😳
I want a Bz Camry. Once that happens I found my next car!
Things i like. - it’s a Toyota.. by year 3 should be most reliable e-car. - it’s a hatchback for easy storage - a real dash (smh Tesla). Dislikes - the looks, especially the black flares - the speedo display (weird placement, wings?) - the drive selector mechanism - no volume knob - no glove compartment - low max charging (100 kw?) - no frunk - 2wd is fwd instead of rwd. Rwd is better and no reason to pick fwd on a purpose built e-car. Will be interested in the price and the efficiency when more testing is public.
8.1" ground clearance vs 5.5" teslaY. i wonder if fwd allows more regen, but ye rwd would be nicer to drive.
disagree on RWD being better
coblaze1, fwd has the front tires steering and handling the acceleration for the car. Works ok in ice cars because the heavy engine is in the front giving good traction. An electric car will likely not be front heavy which will mean less traction. Also no need for drive shafts or multi gear transmissions so really no reason to have fwd.
@@roverdad i see what you mean. but i dont see any reason for it to be RWD. the weight distribution in an EV is very different from an IC engine car, because of the very heavy battery. if all the electronics are in the front, it makes sense to make it FWD.
Ran out of paint on thet wheel fender?
Great review and helped me to cross the Bz4X off my list - the quarter panel contrasting inserts are hideous and make you think it was in an accident with replaced panels waiting to be repainted. The interior - dash, wheel, screen, etc. doesn't to anything for me. I currently drive a Prius Prime Limited (as a "gateway" to an all EV) and many will think it's hideous as well but I like it's exterior way better than this. So far I'm leaning KIA EV6...
No kidding. That black insert is terrible looking!
Keep the Prius Prime 😎
A lot of hate on this one from people. lol. I don't hate it, but there are some design cues that are not fantastic. And I am not sure this would be idealistic for the average fast food burger consumer. Will know if it is even considerable when price comes out.