Toyota’s Electric SUV bZ3X
Now Available for Pre-Order in China
Attractive Pricing and Advanced Features
Toyota and China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group’s joint venture, GAC-Toyota, have officially started accepting online orders for the electric SUV bZ3X. There are three trims: 430 Air+, 520 Pro+, and 620 Max, and the pre-sale price has become a hot topic with its low price of 100,000 yuan (about $13,723).
This Toyota bZ3X caught consumers’ attention with its rich convenience features, including advanced driving assistance systems based on high-definition cameras and radars, futuristic design, and modern interior, which are difficult to find at this price level.
Daytime running lights consist of 112 LEDs
Allowing for various light interactions
The bZ3X features a sharp, futuristic exterior with highlights like split headlamps, flush door handles, and a panoramic sunroof. Up front, its 112-LED daytime running light strip isn’t just decorative—it offers eight different interactions for functions like ignition, charging, and vehicle search. Black high-gloss bumpers add a touch of sophistication to the overall design.
On the sides, standout features include a charging port integrated into the front fender, circular wheel arches, and a clean character line that ties the look together. At the rear, a horizontal strip-style tail lamp extends sharply into the quarter panel, reinforcing the bZ3X’s ultra-modern aesthetic.
A single charge provides a driving range of 267 miles
With a simple yet modern interior
Wheels are available in 18-inch and 19-inch sizes. The body size is 4,600 mm (181.1 inches) in length, 1,875 mm (73.8 inches) in width, 1,645 mm (64.8 inches) in height, and the wheelbase is 2,765 mm (108.9 inches). According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, the powertrain will have a motor that produces a maximum output of 201 horsepower and a 50.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This provides a driving range of 430 km (267 miles) on a single charge, according to the Chinese CLTC standard. Depending on the trim, it is expected to provide a more extended driving range of 520 km (323 miles) and 620 km (385 miles).
The interior has a simple yet modern layout. The driver’s seat has a two-spoke multi-function steering wheel, an 8.8-inch digital cluster, and a 14.6-inch floating center display that supports voice recognition. Physical buttons have been minimized for the dashboard, and most vehicle functions are expected to be operated through the display.
Equipped with an advanced driving assistance system operating through 27 sensors
The center console houses a cup holder and a wireless smartphone charging pad. It also has a foldable armrest with a second-row air duct and cup holder, 32-color ambient lighting, seven airbag systems, and an 11-speaker Yamaha audio system. In addition, the first row can be flattened with a single touch of a button, increasing interior space utilization.
One key feature is the application of the 5.0 advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) from Chinese self-driving startup Momenta. The system is operated by 27 sensors, including 11 high-definition cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, 3 millimeter-wave radars, and lidar. In addition, 25 driving assistance functions are operated, including speed limit assist, remote parking, and blind spot monitoring.
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