Toyota preparing for debut new electric model of the bZ family. In fact, the Japanese car manufacturer has shared a teaser of its new battery-powered SUV through its social channels. The short video shows just part of the rear of the new model, which appears to have horizontal LED headlights connected to each other by a thin light strip.
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However, the most interesting detail concerns the “plate” on which we find the inscription “bZ Compact SUVThis is the name of a concept that we already know and about which the Japanese automaker provided some information last year.
Thus, the new model should become a production version of the concept. According to some rumors, the official name chosen by Toyota for the production version should be bZ3x. As mentioned, the teaser doesn’t show much of the car, but its shape shouldn’t differ too much from that of the concept we’re offering images of again.
It’s smaller than the bZ4x we already know, so its design should have some references to the C-HR’s design. Unfortunately, we don’t know anything about the mechanics. We can only imagine that it will always be based on the new e-TNGA platform. The concept featured a particularly futuristic interior. However, the interior of the new SUV will be much more traditional. In any case, there will be digital instruments and a large infotainment display.
Recall that the concept measure Length 4538 mm, width 1888 mm (without mirrors) and height 1560 mm.
We don’t know anything about powertrains. Currently, the bZ4x electric SUV can count on 160 kW in dual-motor and all-wheel drive versions. Will we see this engine on the bZ3x? We’ll find out when the new model will be officially presented.
What is certain is that it won’t have the new batteries Toyota is working on, as they won’t arrive until 2026. The presentation of the new electric SUV could take place between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
Source: HD Motori
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