👤 The Beep
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 9:30 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: The Beep reviews the updated 2026 Toyota bZ4X in Australia, praising a massive $10,000 price drop, remarkable real-world efficiency of 14-15 kWh/100km delivering up to 500 km true range, and benchmark 22 kW AC charging, while criticizing the obscured driver display for non-tall drivers, absent glovebox and spare tire, and nagging driver monitoring.
Key Pros 👍
- Aggressive $10,000 price reduction undercutting key electric crossover rivals like the Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5 „The two wheel drive now starts from $55,990 plus on roads. That's $10,000 off... It puts this Toyota under the Tesla Model Y rear wheel drive at $58,900” ▶️ 00:00:44
- Exceptional real-world electrical efficiency averaging 14 to 15 kWh/100km translating into genuine 450 to 500 km range „A 74.7kWh battery, 591km of range. That's up 155km on the two wheel drive... And here's the part that matters. It actually delivers. Expect 14 to 15kWh per 100km in mixed driving. Call it 450 to 500km in the real world.” ▶️ 00:05:08
- Class-leading 22 kW AC destination charging capability allowing full three-phase recharges in 3.5 hours „22kW AC is the class benchmark, about 3 and 1/2 hours on a three-phase home charger.” ▶️ 00:05:33
Key Cons 👎
- Poor gauge ergonomics where the high-set instrument cluster is severely cut off by the steering wheel rim without any head-up display backup „the instrument cluster sits high on the dash, so you look over the wheel rather than through it. If you're tall, you'll be fine, but if you sit a bit lower, the steering wheel cuts off the display, and you're picking between seeing your speed and holding the wheel where you want it, and there's no head-up display to bail you out.” ▶️ 00:02:48
- Compromised cabin utility lacking a passenger glovebox, front trunk, or spare wheel alongside an ordinary 452-liter boot „Storage is thin, too. There's no glove box because the radiant heater lives in that space. Shallow console, small door pockets... And there's no spare wheel, just a repair kit.” ▶️ 00:03:12
- Hyper-vigilant driver attention monitoring system that chimes incessantly even when focused straight ahead „The driver monitoring camera insists that you sit up and look forward when you already are. On a long run, it wears you down.” ▶️ 00:06:48
🎯 Verdict: With a dramatic $10,000 price slash, benchmark 22 kW AC charging, and true 450-500 km range, the 2026 Toyota bZ4X 2WD has morphed into one of the shrewdest EV purchases on the market, provided your driving posture clears the gauge cluster.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:19 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Autogefühl examines the premiering Toyota bZ4X Touring estate, praising its cavernous 600-liter cargo hold fitting two-meter objects, potent 380 hp dual-motor powertrain doing 0-100 in 5 seconds, and rugged raised estate roofline, while noting the persistent omission of a frunk, lack of a glovebox, and dated infotainment interface graphics.
Key Pros 👍
- Vast 600-liter cargo capacity accommodating two-meter long items, expanding 150 liters over the standard hatchback „it's 600 L actually of boot capacity and that is 150 L more than with the normal hatch BZ4X... the full 2 m or 79 in of the ruler go in here. So, wow, that's indeed a surprise.” ▶️ 00:03:22
- Potent 380-horsepower dual-motor setup delivering rapid five-second 0-100 km/h acceleration „in the touring, 380 horsepower. That should make an acceleration time 0 to 1 km an hour of about 5 seconds. So the quickest and most powerful Toyota EV so far.” ▶️ 00:03:55
- Distinctive all-road estate proportions with 2 cm extra roof height and rugged roof rails „The true estate styling, longer upright roof rails looks really cool. I mean, it is something way different, isn't it?... the roof line is actually 2 cm higher in comparison to the normal BZ4X.” ▶️ 00:01:33
Key Cons 👎
- Lack of an under-hood frunk storage compartment for storing charging leads „Is there a frunk or not? By the way, this car here is not sealed off. cannot open it. But from our pre-existing experience with the BZ4X, we know that there's no frank actually.” ▶️ 00:03:40
- Continued absence of a passenger glove compartment on the dashboard „Actually there is no glove box in the BZ4X.” ▶️ 00:07:39
- Dated infotainment system UI aesthetics and menu design reminiscent of legacy platforms „and the software itself honestly is more like hey oh it's the '9s they called you know got to say that though” ▶️ 00:07:02
🎯 Verdict: Autogefühl welcomes the Toyota bZ4X Touring estate as a potent 380-hp electric wagon offering outstanding 600-liter cargo versatility and rugged all-road presence, even if dated software aesthetics and missing glovebox and frunk storage remain drawbacks.
👤 Out of Spec Reviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 36:47 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ -0.2/2
TL;DR Summary: Out of Spec Reviews conducts a standardized 70-mph highway range test on the Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited, recording 212.1 miles driven down to 1% thanks to a substantial bottom buffer and praising the comfortable seats and composed ride, while strongly warning against its slow DC fast charging, artificial daily charging caps, and lack of battery preconditioning.
Key Pros 👍
- Achieved a respectable 212 miles of continuous 70-mph highway cruising through a generous lower reserve buffer „200 miles easily from you know leave your house fully charged jump on the highway drive 70 200 miles assuming no major elevation or wind that's a pretty reasonable number and expectation” ▶️ 00:33:47
- Quiet and relaxing open-road cruising demeanor complemented by very supportive front seats „the test was fun the car was relaxing the seats are great there's a really good car to do the miles in” ▶️ 00:36:29
- Solid battery thermal stability and consistent cell voltage balance monitored via OBD diagnostics „you can see the battery pack cell balancing nearly perfect as well so the car is looking great” ▶️ 00:07:52
Key Cons 👎
- Painfully slow DC fast-charging curve capping around 80 kW alongside restrictive daily charging session limits „and again you only get two DC fast charges on this in a day” ▶️ 00:34:28
- Missing core EV convenience features including battery preconditioning, integrated charging route navigation, and Plug & Charge „the software is terrible the EV stuff is really bad and it doesn't have the three things every EV needs to have especially for like route planning plug and charge and uh pre-conditioning doesn't have any of that” ▶️ 00:35:50
- Weak overall road-tripping value proposition at over $50,000 compared to quicker-charging competitors „for fifty thousand dollars as tested why wouldn't you buy a car that could do all everything an id4 Maki model y uh uh ionic five they could all road trip much better than this vehicle Ken with far less limitations” ▶️ 00:18:08
🎯 Verdict: While the Toyota bZ4X AWD proves adequately comfortable and manages 200+ highway miles on a full charge, its dismal DC fast-charging curve and lack of route planning make it uncompetitive for interstate travel compared to class leaders.
👤 car camping ev
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 16:12 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Car Camping EV takes the Toyota bZ4X on an autumn wild-camping trip to North Wales, praising its deceptively roomy cabin for overnight car sleeping, clean-sill doors, and commanding driving position, while refusing to recommend it due to the total absence of a glovebox, scratchy piano black glare, and a real-world range falling short of 200 miles.
Key Pros 👍
- Deceptively spacious and practical rear cabin easily accommodating an overnight mattress and car camping setup „this vehicle is deceptively roomy. Check out my setup. That was really nice and comfortable and cozy.” ▶️ 00:15:24
- Full-coverage door design wrapping over the lower sill panels to keep passenger trousers clean during wet conditions „the door stretches quite far down and covers the sills, so you don't get the back of your trousers dirty in the winter.” ▶️ 00:15:17
- Elevated SUV seating position providing commanding forward visibility over country walls and hedgerows „I really appreciate the higher driving position that this vehicle offers because it lets me see over these stone walls and I get a much better view sat in this vehicle than I do sat in the BMW i4.” ▶️ 00:10:53
Key Cons 👎
- Complete omission of an enclosed dashboard glovebox compartment leading to severe everyday storage frustration „the Toyota staff have just confirmed for me right now that this vehicle comes without a glove box, which means I can't recommend this vehicle.” ▶️ 00:15:44
- Severe real-world range shortfall achieving only 184 to 202 miles compared to official 317-mile WLTP claims „gives this vehicle a total range of 184.3 mi at 16°... And the manufacturer's quoted range for this vehicle is 317 mi from a 71.4 4 kWh battery” ▶️ 00:13:58
- Excessive high-gloss piano black trim on door panels that scratches easily and reflects distracting streetlamp glare at night „There's this high gloss plastic and when the street lights hit at night, it causes a lot of glare.” ▶️ 00:14:47
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X proves surprisingly well suited to stealth car camping thanks to flat floor packaging and clean sill seals, but the stubborn omission of a basic glovebox and a lackluster ~185-mile autumn driving range undermine the ownership experience.
👤 Bjørn Nyland
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 19:37 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ -0.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Bjørn Nyland subjects the Toyota bZ4X AWD to real-world Norwegian consumption testing, praising its punchy JBL sound system and traditional round steering wheel, but heavily criticizing extreme electrical thirst (reaching 293 Wh/km at 120 km/h), small usable battery capacity to zero indicator (60.8 kWh), and a harsh limit of two DC fast charges per 24 hours.
Key Pros 👍
- Punchy and well-tuned optional JBL audio system offering crisp detail and deep bass response „wow what this JBL system is uh it's pretty good I'm impressed yeah nice and clear good detail” ▶️ 00:08:20
- Satisfyingly flat DC charging plateau once optimal cell temperatures are reached „we almost hit 250 kilowatts here it has e-tron like uh flat Edge charging curve well I mean it stores like neutrons well okay” ▶️ 00:16:19
- Conventional round steering wheel and physical indicator stalks preferred over cumbersome yoke concepts „what I actually prefer round steering wheel and stocks right now oh this is priceless” ▶️ 00:00:52
Key Cons 👎
- Extremely heavy energy consumption on the highway registering 207 Wh/km at 90 km/h and nearly 300 Wh/km at 120 km/h „what the heck this car is so thirsty I have 207 watt hour per kilometer what the heck man” ▶️ 00:09:20
- Disappointingly small usable net battery capacity of 60.8 kWh prior to reaching the zero-mile reserve indicator „when it comes to uh net capacity at least when we count until there is no indicated range on display then I measured 60.8 kilowatt hour so of course if you use the buffer below Siri you get more just like the leaf but I don't count that one” ▶️ 00:16:45
- Severe software throttling capping full-speed DC fast charging to only two sessions per 24 hours before dropping to 20-40 kW „Toyota has program in so that you get two DC fast charging per 24 hour where you get the fast speed after two sessions I'm not sure how they count it then you get shitty speed we're talking about 40 kilowatt and 20 kilowatts” ▶️ 00:14:09
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X AWD suffers from excessive highway electricity consumption and an excessively conservative 60.8 kWh usable battery window, with its draconian two-session daily DC charging cap severely hamstringing long-distance Norwegian touring.
👤 What Car?
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:05 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: What Car? evaluates the Toyota bZ4X, praising its serene ride quality and acoustic calm outperforming the Tesla Model Y, massive rear knee room, and 10-year battery warranty, while criticizing tight rear headroom for tall adults, the missing glovebox, and average 150 kW public rapid charging speeds.
Key Pros 👍
- Supremely plush ride quality and acoustic refinement creating a noticeably more peaceful cabin than a Model Y „The ride is very very good i've driven this car on quite a few different types of roads already in town on the motorway and it's dealing with bumps very well it's also a very quiet car on the move... this is a much much more comfortable and more peaceful car to drive around in than something like a tesla model y” ▶️ 00:07:43
- Outstanding rear passenger knee room easily accommodating six-foot passengers in total relaxation „as you can probably see leg room is absolutely ridiculous believe it or not this seating front is actually set up for my driving position i'm just over six foot and look there's absolutely loads of knee room” ▶️ 00:05:32
- Reassuring battery warranty program protecting up to 70% capacity for 10 years or 620,000 miles „as long as you take your car to an authorised service center every year for an ev health check toyota will guarantee a minimum of 70 of the original battery capacity for up to 10 years or 620 000 miles” ▶️ 00:02:34
Key Cons 👎
- Restricted rear headroom causing taller occupants to brush against the roof lining when leaning back „one thing that isn't quite so good though is headroom because although this car does have headrests obviously for someone of my height they're absolutely pointless because if i lean back my head just hits the ceiling there” ▶️ 00:05:58
- Puzzling lack of a front dashboard glovebox for storing vehicle documents „and it makes up for the fact that this is one of very few cars on sale without a glove box” ▶️ 00:05:24
- 150 kW DC charging speed requiring over 32 minutes, lagging far behind the 800V Kia EV6 „at speeds of up to 150 kilowatts from a public ccs charger that's quicker than a volkswagen id4 although quite a lot slower than a model y or an ev6 and it means you'll be waiting at least 32 minutes for a 10 to 80 charge” ▶️ 00:02:01
🎯 Verdict: What Car? commends the Toyota bZ4X for its exceptional acoustic isolation, remarkably absorbent ride comfort, and vast rear legroom, even though limited rear headroom, the absence of a glovebox, and average DC charging speed keep it behind the Kia EV6.
👤 Autogefuel
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 25:56 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: Auto Expert reviews the updated 2026 Toyota bZ4X, highlighting its mature tactile cabin ergonomics with physical buttons, innovative energy-saving radiant leg heaters, and flatter DC fast-charging curve, while calling out flaws like the total omission of a rear wiper, an inconvenient front-fender charge port, and hyperactive driver-assistance chimes.
Key Pros 👍
- Refreshing adherence to tactile physical switchgear and physical dials rather than distracting capacitive touch surfaces „Everything you see is real buttons. So that is fantastic. I've had this car for over a week now and it's just so intuitive to just feel your way around the steering wheel without even having to really look at it.” ▶️ 00:07:58
- Highly efficient radiant infrared lower-dash heating providing immediate passenger warmth without draining the battery „there's a pad here on where the glove box should be, and there's a pad here under the steering column that provide infrared heating, which is super nice. Uh instead of warming up the whole car first before it becomes comfortable, you get instant heating here directly on your legs.” ▶️ 00:12:40
- Flatter and more consistent real-world DC fast-charging curve ensuring reliable 10-to-80 percent charging sessions under 30 minutes „Toyota does make a point in communicating that their charging curve is really good. So, where the speed is not that high, the curve is good, where the charging speed stays high very long.” ▶️ 00:02:33
Key Cons 👎
- Total absence of a rear window wiper severely impairing rearward vision during rain, snow, or urban stop-and-go driving „What's not so great is that there's no windscreen wiper that would normally sit here on the bottom or either be integrated in a spoiler, but neither is the case. There is no wiper at all.” ▶️ 00:03:55
- Hyper-sensitive driver attention monitoring camera triggering persistent and irritating cabin beeping alarms „And the sensor bubble here on top of the steering wheel, which is quite sensitive. If you look out the side window a bit too much on a roundabout, for example, it already starts to complain. And the beeping is also quite intense” ▶️ 00:08:51
- Front-left charging flap location creating awkward cable stretching at modern public charging pedestals „the charging port is over here on the front left. And that is the wrong spot... most public charging situations these days, where it's normal charging or fast charging, do favor a charging port in the rear.” ▶️ 00:01:51
🎯 Verdict: The revised 2026 Toyota bZ4X represents a substantial step forward with improved real-world charging consistency, intuitive tactile controls, and clever radiant heating, although the stubborn absence of a rear wiper and intrusive safety beeps remain notable blemishes.
👤 Nobby On Cars
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 10:54 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Nobby On Cars tests the updated 2026 Toyota bZ4X, praising its improved motorway efficiency of 15.2 kWh/100 km, user-controllable battery preconditioning, and progressive natural brake feel, while criticizing the missing rear wiper, steep price jumps past 50 grand on upper trims, and an instrument binnacle easily blocked by the steering wheel.
Key Pros 👍
- Significantly improved powertrain efficiency achieving a frugal 15.2 kWh/100 km during motorway driving „I took it out on the motorway yesterday, and it did at worst 15.2 kWh per 100 km... the last time I had the first edition bZ4X, it was certainly around 18, sometimes closer to 20. So, you can definitely see the the differences that they've they've made to to make the motors more efficient.” ▶️ 00:06:45
- Manual switchable battery preconditioning system ensuring swift fast-charging rates on arrival „There's also battery preconditioning on the bZ4X now, so option here, turn on this switch, and it increases the battery temperature to try and achieve a faster charging speed when you get to your destination.” ▶️ 00:04:38
- Natural and progressive brake pedal feel avoiding the spongy, artificial transitions found in many rivals „the brake feel is excellent. Really good. You're not getting that spongy effect that you get a lot of with a lot of EVs. It's It's just there. It feels like a normal car.” ▶️ 00:08:44
Key Cons 👎
- Omission of a rear wiper leaving road grime and rain spots obstructing visibility „Some people will be annoyed that there is no rear wiper on us. I can see spots cuz I got the car washed before I filmed it, and I can't wipe them off. And if it was lashing rain, it's not ideal.” ▶️ 00:06:28
- Steep pricing escalation pushing top trims over 50,000 euros where competitive value diminishes „starts at 41 grand, but then it very quickly jumps to over 50. So, the 41 price, that's the one that makes sense... the 50-odd grand versions, doesn't make sense to me.” ▶️ 00:09:18
- Controversial steering wheel styling and high instrument pod that gets obscured depending on driver height „The steering wheel is still a face only a mother could love, but it has loads of buttons, and depending on your height, this screen here will or will not be blocked by your driving position.” ▶️ 00:04:21
🎯 Verdict: Nobby On Cars concludes that Toyota has effectively fixed the bZ4X by curing powertrain inefficiency, adding battery preconditioning, and perfecting brake pedal progression, provided buyers avoid overpriced top trims and accept the missing rear wiper.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:41 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: Electrifying reviews the refreshed 2026 Toyota bZ4X, praising its improved 0.27 drag coefficient, silicon carbide semiconductors delivering 354 miles of range, mature damping with acoustic glass, and preconditioning that halves rapid charge times, while noting an overly sensitive traction control system, no frunk or glovebox, and strong competition from the Skoda Enyaq.
Key Pros 👍
- Aerodynamic enhancements and silicon carbide inverters boosting official WLTP range up to 354 miles „It's changed from a CD of 0.29 to a CD of 0.27, which should give you more range... they've got new silicon carbide semiconductors... So, this car can provide greater range, more power for less space... 354 mi of WLTP range, which is a lot better.” ▶️ 00:00:56
- Significantly quieter and more mature ride quality thanks to retuned dampers and front acoustic glass „The ride is nicely balanced. It rides a lot better than it did before. And that's because they've changed the damping to make it a bit more mature, feel a bit more expensive, and it's quieter. It's got acoustic glass in the front windows now.” ▶️ 00:05:08
- Active navigation-linked battery preconditioning cutting cold-weather rapid charging duration in half „The battery is also now cooled and heated, and it's got proper preconditioning. So, if you set it into the satnav, the car will start preconditioning before it arrives at a rapid charger, and you can cut the charge time by half.” ▶️ 00:07:45
Key Cons 👎
- Paranoid traction control calibration cutting power prematurely and flashing warning lamps under modest throttle „this car has the most paranoid traction control system I think I've ever driven in a car. Even medium amounts of throttle have the little traction control light flashing like crazy... You're just slightly offput by the fact the traction control thinks we're going to have a crash all the time.” ▶️ 00:05:43
- Persistent omission of both under-hood frunk storage and a front passenger glovebox „No front though... It's still not got a glove box, but I never really missed it when I drove this car.” ▶️ 00:03:32
- Lacks the outright efficiency, pricing advantage, and faster charging speeds offered by the Skoda Enyaq 85 „the SCOD Eniac 85 beats the mid-range design trim on pretty much every metric. It's cheaper, faster, has more range, and is more energy efficient, and nearly 20% faster at charging.” ▶️ 00:10:50
🎯 Verdict: Electrifying confirms Toyota has meaningfully fixed the bZ4X with substantially improved range, battery preconditioning, and quieter suspension damping, even though a hyperactive traction control system and missing glovebox keep it from topping class leaders like the Skoda Enyaq.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:09 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: Autogefühl conducts an in-depth first review of the all-electric Toyota bZ4X, commending its high standard equipment including an across-the-board heat pump, responsive modern infotainment, and sustainable vegan upholstery, while noting drawbacks like a steering wheel rim that obscures digital gauges, the total omission of a front glovebox, and an overly finicky gear selector.
Key Pros 👍
- Factory inclusion of an energy-efficient heat pump as standard specification across all trim tiers „and it will feature a heat pump stand equipment not only in the higher trim levels” ▶️ 00:10:56
- Substantially improved, highly responsive central touchscreen navigation with uncluttered menus „responsiveness of the map the best we've seen in a toyota yet it's really nice” ▶️ 00:06:32
- High-quality sustainable interior appointments featuring soft animal-free leatherette and cozy fabric options „really feels very soft so great material quality is also a good sustainable and animal free solution” ▶️ 00:03:42
Key Cons 👎
- High-set digital gauge cluster sightline partially obstructed by the upper rim of the conventional steering wheel „from this area it is blocking the instruments yes from the view so in this case the yolk steering might make sense” ▶️ 00:05:43
- Elimination of a traditional passenger dashboard glove compartment for enclosed small-item storage „feels good but there this car does not have a glove box and this fabric cover by the way is also here left next to the steering wheels” ▶️ 00:08:32
- Unnecessarily convoluted rotary drive selector requiring a push-and-twist motion „you have to press it down and then reverse neutral or down into d too complicated isn't it why why i mean why would i have to press it down first” ▶️ 00:08:01
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X establishes a competitive electric baseline with comfortable sustainable seating, generous rear packaging, and standard heat pump efficiency, though unusual ergonomic choices like the obscured instrument cluster and missing glovebox create minor everyday frustrations.
👤 Electroheads
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 18:47 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Electroheads tests the refreshed 2026 Toyota bZ4X in Spain, praising its increased power and 353-mile range from new battery options, 10-year/1-million-km battery care guarantee, and acoustic glass isolation, while noting highway wind noise at high speeds, 18.8 kWh/100km consumption on the dual-motor, and rear seats that do not fold completely flat.
Key Pros 👍
- Substantially upgraded powertrain and battery options providing more power, retuned suspension, and up to 353 miles range „This car now has more power, it's got greater efficiency, and also there are now two battery options available which can deliver up to 353 miles of range on one charge. Plus, they've also tuned the suspension for some added comfort.” ▶️ 00:00:46
- Exceptional 10-year or 1-million-kilometer battery care warranty guaranteeing 70% retention and faster 28-minute charging „Toyota's battery care package guarantees to retain 70% capacity for either 10 years or 1 million kilometers and that is subject to a yearly battery health check. And charging times have improved so you can charge from 10 to 80% in just 28 minutes” ▶️ 00:03:28
- Excellent acoustic soundproofing incorporating front acoustic glass and platform insulation to muffle electric motor whine „not only do they have acoustic glass fitted in here, but they've also put materials in the wheel arches and also the platform as well to basically muffle the sound of the motor, and as a result, it's just very peaceful and lovely in here.” ▶️ 00:11:48
Key Cons 👎
- Audible wind rush around the A-pillars when cruising at higher motorway speeds „Now, I will say that being on the motorway, I have heard a bit of wind noise at the higher speeds, but put some tunes on, that's not going to be a thing.” ▶️ 00:12:05
- Heavier energy consumption in all-wheel drive guise reaching 18.8 kWh/100km compared to the frugal front-wheel drive model „Final leg complete, straight back along the motorway, and I can feel that the all-wheel drive ate up 18.8 kWh [music] per 100 km with 24% battery remaining, and the front-wheel drive had 34% battery with 16 kWh per 100 km. It's pretty obvious that the all-wheel drive is going to consume more energy” ▶️ 00:17:23
- Folded rear seatbacks rest at an upward incline rather than creating a perfectly level cargo floor „Wow. With those mid-row seats down, there is a lot of room in here. Not flat though. You can see it's slightly angled up.” ▶️ 00:02:57
🎯 Verdict: Electroheads finds the 2026 Toyota bZ4X genuinely redeemed with significantly improved range, serene acoustic dampening, and reassuring 1-million-km battery warranty, creating a dependable and comfortable electric family SUV despite higher AWD motorway consumption.
👤 Petri Hacklin
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:22 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: Petri Hacklin conducts a sustained 110 km/h motorway range test on the Toyota bZ4X at 10°C in Denmark, achieving an impressive 320 km (approx. 200 miles) of total estimated highway range at 190 Wh/km, while noting a notably non-linear battery percentage gauge that drains rapidly below 50%.
Key Pros 👍
- Achieved a dependable 320 km real-world motorway range at 110 km/h in cool 10°C ambient temperatures „You can drive about 320 km on the Toyota BZ4X in spring conditions, 10° warm, 110 km an hour motorway speeds. And I would say it's pretty good considering the net capacity of the battery is only 64 kW hours and it's quite big car.” ▶️ 00:07:51
- Commendable motorway efficiency averaging approximately 190 Wh/km despite the vehicle's upright crossover profile „the consumption is actually very modest considering.” ▶️ 00:08:08
- Negligible parasitic standby battery drain following a full charging session „It has been finished charging a couple of hours ago and I don't think there's a lot of vampire drains on this car. So So that should should be fine.” ▶️ 00:00:29
Key Cons 👎
- Noticeably non-linear state-of-charge display discharging disproportionately quickly once falling below 50 percent „after it went under 50%, it started going faster down the percentage. I don't know why. So it's like a little nonlinear. The car still says that we have around maybe 180 km, 175 to go, but in reality, I don't think that's uh that's going to happen.” ▶️ 00:05:39
- Rapidly falling battery percentage in the lower state-of-charge quadrant causes sudden range anxiety on road trips „I can see that the percentage is uh is dropping way faster than before.” ▶️ 00:07:02
- Relatively compact 64 kWh net usable battery capacity restricts total grand touring flexibility „considering the net capacity of the battery is only 64 kW hours and it's quite big car” ▶️ 00:08:01
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X delivers better-than-expected motorway range of around 320 km at 110 km/h in moderate spring weather, though drivers must account for a misleadingly non-linear battery gauge that sheds percentages rapidly under 50%.
👤 Autogefuel
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 18:26 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Auto Expert tests the Toyota bZ4X Touring estate in Slovenia, praising its vast 700-liter cargo capacity, genuine gravel and trail capability, and reassurance of a 10-year warranty, while observing that its 150 kW peak DC charge rate lags behind class leaders and the body shell lacks a third-row seven-seat option.
Key Pros 👍
- Tremendous luggage utility offering nearly 700 liters of cargo volume expanding to 1,700 liters with seats folded „almost 700 L like this with the seats up, 1,700 L when you put the seats down in the back. Uh so, that means uh washing machines, Christmas trees, your uncle, three baby strollers, no problem whatsoever.” ▶️ 00:02:59
- Surprising off-tarmac capability and composed traction on steep gravel mountain passes thanks to instant electric all-wheel drive „permanent electric four-wheel drive, I have to say, which makes the car super agile... From what I've seen today so far, it's super capable. I mean, these roads are challenging, I'd say. There's, you know, lots of loose gravel, lots of stones, lots of dips and crests.” ▶️ 00:04:30
- Exceptional ownership peace of mind provided by Toyota's comprehensive 10-year / 200,000-km warranty program „this is a Toyota. So, you do get the 10 years of warranty. You do get the I believe 200,000 kilometers of warranty. Uh you do get the reliability, the fact that it's buttons here everywhere, ergonomic design, pleasant place to be.” ▶️ 00:17:02
Key Cons 👎
- Modest 150 kW peak DC charging speed falling short of modern 800V and 200kW+ segment benchmarks „Fast charging all of them 150 kW. Now, that doesn't sound like much on paper, which is true, and it's the same for the regular bZ4X and as well for the CH-R Plus.” ▶️ 00:12:17
- Absence of a three-row seven-seat option despite a lengthy 4.82-meter estate footprint „Interesting to note is that there is no seven-seat option available. It's always a five-seater. Uh Toyota has looked at it, and they said no. Uh the height is not sufficient enough to make this a full seven-seat option.” ▶️ 00:03:18
- Substantial vehicle mass exceeding two metric tons that becomes pronounced when fully loaded with passengers and cargo „don't forget it's still big and heavy uh with almost 2 ton in weight, and that's without me and my co-driver in it. And if you put um you know, some gear, some children, and some holiday equipment in the back, then obviously it gets heavy in a hurry.” ▶️ 00:11:03
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X Touring delivers an appealing rugged electric estate proposition, pairing gargantuan boot capacity and all-weather trail capability with rock-solid warranty backing, even if peak DC charging speeds remain strictly conservative.
👤 Car and Driving - Car Reviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 20:47 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Car and Driving reviews the revised 2026 Toyota bZ4X, highlighting its limousine-grade rear legroom, 25% drivetrain efficiency boost yielding up to 352 miles range, and 10-year Toyota Relax warranty, while criticizing limited rear under-thigh support from a raised battery floor, 452L boot lacking a ski hatch, and 150 kW DC charging speed.
Key Pros 👍
- Spacious rear legroom comparable to luxury executive limousines due to an extended wheelbase „Well, as before, it feels extremely spacious in the back. Toyota says leg room here is comparable to the 900 mm figure that featured in the old Lexus LS boardroom level limo.” ▶️ 00:11:35
- 25% efficiency upgrade with silicon carbide inverters enabling up to 352 miles theoretical range „A 25% efficiency enhancement, uh, allowing for up to 352 mi to be theoretically possible between charges in the 73.1 kWh version that most would choose” ▶️ 00:16:40
- Reassuring Toyota Relax rolling warranty covering up to 10 years and 100,000 miles with dealer servicing „covered by a three-year, 60,000mi warranty, which owners can extend at no cost through the Toyota Relax program simply by having the vehicle serviced at an authorized Toyota center, gaining an extra year and 10,000 mi of cover up to a limit of the vehicle reaching 10 years and/or 100,000 mi.” ▶️ 00:18:30
Key Cons 👎
- Elevated rear floor caused by the battery pack compromising under-thigh support for adult passengers „high floor level necessitated by the bulky lower battery pack means that your thighs underside could be better supported.” ▶️ 00:12:04
- Modest 452-liter luggage capacity lacking a ski hatch or flexible 40/20/40 center split „The pad tailgate rises to reveal boot capacity that remains at 452 L in this SUV model with the threeperson rear bench seat in place... On the debit side here, there's still no ski hatch, nor does the back rest get a convenient 40 204 40 center split.” ▶️ 00:13:15
- Public DC fast charging speed capped at 150 kW falling short of premium class leaders „The DC public charging speed still isn't particularly class competitive. uh still rated at 150 kW, which will get you a 10 to 80% fill in about 30 minutes.” ▶️ 00:17:27
🎯 Verdict: Car and Driving concludes that the refreshed 2026 Toyota bZ4X evolves into a sensible, rational electric crossover with improved efficiency, executive rear legroom, and an exceptional 10-year warranty, though modest boot volume and 150 kW charging keep it conventional.
👤 carwow
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 12:08 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: Carwow pitches the Toyota bZ4X against the Kia EV6, praising the bZ4X's compliant suspension, vast rear legroom and headroom, and industry-leading 10-year warranty, while criticizing its slower 6 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging speeds, lack of frunk, and tendency to understeer when pushed in corners.
Key Pros 👍
- Effortless town driving with supple bump absorption, light steering, and progressive brake pedal response „it's a very easy car to drive in town the suspension does a brilliant job at ironing out the bumps the brakes are nice and progressive the steering is light” ▶️ 00:06:34
- Superior rear cabin accommodations offering superior knee room, headroom, and elevated child seat access „this car is superior in the back in almost every single way there's even more knee room even more headroom it's even more relaxing back here... and because the actual seat is raised up because this is more of a jacked up car it's easy to put the seats in and to find the isofix anchor points” ▶️ 00:05:41
- Industry-leading rolling warranty extending up to 10 years via authorized annual Toyota servicing „you get a five year warranty with the toyota though if you have it serviced as a toyota dealer after that warranty period for the next five years then you get an extra year of warranty up to a maximum of 10 years in total” ▶️ 00:09:08
Key Cons 👎
- Noticeably slower charging capabilities with a base 6.6 kW AC onboard limit and a 150 kW DC peak „this can charge at 150 kilowatts at dc charger and a maximum of six kilowatts an ac charger so that's your wall box so it's quite slow this can charge at over 200 kilowatts at a dc fast charger and up to 11 kilowatts on an ac charger” ▶️ 00:01:27
- Zero front luggage storage space under the bonnet and manual prop rod operation „with a toyota you don't have either no gas struts no storage space at all not for anything” ▶️ 00:10:06
- Front-end grip runs out quickly during spirited cornering causing wide understeer „if you get a bit too enthusiastic what happens is the front wheels start to run out of grip and it soon pushes wide so you do have to be a bit careful not to get carried away” ▶️ 00:07:01
🎯 Verdict: In this head-to-head comparison, the Toyota bZ4X scores high on everyday family comfort, rear passenger packaging, and an unmatched 10-year warranty, but the Kia EV6 outpaces it in charging speed, cornering dynamics, and front storage.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 13:16 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Autogefühl reviews the updated Toyota bZ4X, praising its boosted 343 hp dual-motor output cutting 0-100 km/h to 5.2 seconds, doubled 1.5-tonne towing capacity, and upgraded 14-inch touchscreen, while noting the lack of a frunk, mediocre 150 kW DC charging speed, and unventilated wireless charging pads.
Key Pros 👍
- Punchy 343-horsepower all-wheel drive powertrain rocketing from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds „now a newer all-way Drive version with an upgraded horsepower figure... now it's 343 horsepower more power and 5.2 seconds in the X acceleration figure just for a better boost” ▶️ 00:01:44
- Doubled towing capacity reaching 1,500 kg for substantial trailer and recreational utility „the towing capacity here for the all-way drive version has been doubled from 750 kg to 1.5 tons” ▶️ 00:12:30
- Generous new 14-inch touchscreen interface providing crisp graphics and tactile controls „before we had a 12.3 in screen right here and this is now bigger so here is now at 14 in... you have this digital background at the same time you have a haptic interface on the screen” ▶️ 00:02:48
Key Cons 👎
- Absence of a front trunk (frunk) defying the practical expectations of most EV shoppers „let's check out if it has a Frank or Not N it has does not have... 2/3 of the EV customers or interest interest EVS want to have a Frank” ▶️ 00:09:46
- Mediocre 150 kW DC charging rate requiring roughly 30 minutes for a 10 to 80% replenishment „DC charging at 150 Kow still... but you will still have 10 to 80% in 30 minutes approximately which is same like the Tesla Model y but also not especially great or something that so it's like a mediocre” ▶️ 00:06:21
- Dual unventilated inductive charging pads prone to causing smartphone thermal overheating in summer „in that middle console you have two inductive charging pads here left and right they are not ventilated so though so that might be a little bit overheating then in summer times” ▶️ 00:05:18
🎯 Verdict: Autogefühl praises the updated Toyota bZ4X for its punchy 343-hp output, doubled towing capability, and upgraded 14-inch screen, providing a solid alternative to the Tesla Model Y despite its mediocre 150 kW charging speed and lack of a frunk.
👤 車之感
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 31:09 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Thomas subjects the Toyota bZ4X AWD to grueling sub-zero winter range and charging evaluations, commending its stable chassis architecture, capable dual-motor snow traction, and separate physical climate controls, while pointing out severely throttled cold-weather fast-charging speeds, high highway energy consumption, and the absence of charging-integrated route planning.
Key Pros 👍
- Sturdy chassis tuning and precise steering delivering remarkable stability and confidence on snow-covered roads „driving wise Hardware Wise from a chassis suspension steering and so on excellent vehicle a lot of fun good driving it feels great also off-road driving here like overdrive snow driving drives like being on Rails” ▶️ 00:30:30
- Seamless electric all-wheel drive with X-Mode providing immediate grip and traction across freezing conditions „good traction here also in the normal mode so even here in the normal mode or if it's very good so the thing is really with the electric all-wheel drives they are really very good and they can be used for good off-road driving indeed” ▶️ 00:26:15
- Driver-centric cabin ergonomics maintaining convenient physical switchgear for everyday temperature adjustment „the lower part you can still have this temperature unit manual this is really cool so you don't have to do it in the screen then that's easy to do it while driving” ▶️ 00:08:02
Key Cons 👎
- Significant DC fast-charging throttling in freezing conditions down to roughly 45 kW to safeguard the 10-year battery warranty „like we have here today this drops down significantly and you sometimes only score some 45 kilowatt SDC charging and then you have like double triple times of charging” ▶️ 00:01:54
- Elevated winter highway energy consumption reducing real-world cold-weather range to approximately 170 miles „figures about 25-26 kilowatt hours on 100 kilometers that is some two and a half miles per kilowatt hour and that is of course not efficient at all and it would mean a real world range of around 270 kilometers or 170 miles here in winter temperatures” ▶️ 00:29:40
- Omission of automated route planning with pre-calculated charging stops in the factory infotainment system „such like a like a route planning which includes then the charging stops that is still missing but supposed to arrive later than with an update” ▶️ 00:09:08
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X delivers impressive winter driving composure and capable electric all-wheel-drive grip, but its severely throttled cold-weather DC charge speeds and steep winter highway consumption limit its suitability for winter road trips.
👤 Masini cu Luci Popa
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 45:03 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: Masini cu Luci Popa tests the Toyota bZ4X, praising its planted road manners, exceptionally supportive seats with heating and ventilation, and stellar JBL audio system, while criticizing intrusive driver attention alerts, the absence of a traditional glove compartment, and cramped front footwell plastics.
Key Pros 👍
- Planted, silent chassis roadholding that manages electric vehicle weight with composed confidence „For an electric car that is automatically heavy It works incredibly well Technically and as a roadholding... It's silent and comfortable... this feels a little more connected, more planted” ▶️ 00:16:08
- Exceptional seat ergonomics featuring comprehensive lumbar support, heating, and active ventilation „Toyota makes great seats You don't get tired at all... Lumbar support, knee support You have a lot of supports Heating, ventilation” ▶️ 00:06:05
- Outstanding JBL premium audio system paired with a responsive 12-inch touchscreen and wireless CarPlay „Audio JBL system Bestial It's the best system I've heard in the year 2023... Apple CarPlay, big screen, 12 inches Beautiful, full screen It answers well” ▶️ 00:28:05
Key Cons 👎
- Hyper-sensitive driver monitoring chime system that alerts constantly whenever the driver looks away „Driver inattention detected And you have to look ahead so you don't beep If you don't look at the road, the system is deactivated... Sit up, driver's face not detected” ▶️ 00:02:52
- Baffling omission of a conventional dashboard glovebox for storing vehicle documents and valuables „This car has no torpedo... Take the wallet out of the torpedo It doesn't have a torpedo” ▶️ 00:19:27
- Cramped driver footwell plastic molding that restricts left foot movement and pinches the right knee „My knee comes here, what do you put this plastic on? You made a hole, leave this piece so you have room to move your foot... And at the left foot You can't put your foot in it” ▶️ 00:20:48
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X delivers impressive highway composure, fantastic seat comfort, and benchmark JBL sound quality backed by renowned durability, but it frustrates with an overly sensitive attentiveness monitor, restricted driver footroom, and no glove compartment.
👤 Super Dario World
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 6:48 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ -1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Super Dario World harshly critiques the Toyota bZ4X Limited, acknowledging its attractive exterior styling and aggressive lease deals, but condemning its real-world range dropping by 41 miles when turning on the AC, slow DC charging taking over an hour to reach 80%, and a 40% range shortfall on road trips.
Key Pros 👍
- Attractive and sharp exterior styling giving the crossover a modern road presence „Toyota's sexy new electric vehicle the BC 4X” ▶️ 00:00:03
- Aggressive dealership lease promotions making initial acquisition costs remarkably low for budget shoppers „which is probably why they're giving people such good deals on leases” ▶️ 00:04:04
- Optimistic initial dash range estimate suggesting up to 250 miles of capability when fully charged „Toyota claims that the BC 4X limited has an estimated range of up to 142 Mi and when I first got the car the dashboard claimed that the estimated range at 100% charge was 250 Mi” ▶️ 00:00:26
Key Cons 👎
- Dramatic immediate range estimate drop of nearly 18% as soon as cabin air conditioning is switched on „the car's total estimated range at 100% charge dropped all the way down to 188 Mi with the AC on that's a drop off of 41 Mi or 17.9% of the car's total range in one week it currently sits at 172 Mi” ▶️ 00:00:47
- Sluggish Level 3 DC fast charging taking over an hour to go from 19% to 80% instead of the advertised 30 minutes „TOA claims that it takes the car 30 minutes to go from low battery light which is 9% up to 80% when using a level three charger... however just the other day it took me an hour and 177 seconds to go from 19% to 80% which is more than double the amount of time that Toyota advertises” ▶️ 00:01:15
- Severe real-world range degradation underperforming trip estimates by nearly 40% on highway drives „after driving for 38.6 mil the estimated range dropped all the way down to 6 miles so in 38.6 actual driven miles the range dropped 54 Mi that means that the battery burned off 15.4 Mi more than it should have an underperformance of 39.9%” ▶️ 00:02:22
🎯 Verdict: Despite sharp looks and heavily discounted lease incentives, Super Dario World argues the early Toyota bZ4X severely disappoints due to painfully sluggish DC fast charging and severe range degradation triggered by basic air conditioning usage.
👤 車之感
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 13:16 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Thomas reviews the updated 2025 Toyota bZ4X facelift, highlighting its 5 kWh increase in usable battery capacity, doubled 1,500 kg AWD towing rating, and larger 14-inch central touchscreen with EV route planning, while noting lingering limitations like the lack of a front trunk, unventilated inductive charging pads, and unchanged 150 kW peak DC charging.
Key Pros 👍
- Expanded usable battery capacity adding 5 kWh net to provide improved real-world driving range „the usable battery size in comparison to the outgoing battery is now 5 KW hours more the usable size in comparison to the older one and that again supposed to give you a little bit more range” ▶️ 00:01:20
- Significantly upgraded towing capacity on all-wheel-drive models doubled to 1,500 kilograms „the towing capacity here for the all-way drive version has been doubled from 750 kg to 1.5 tons so if you you know might be interested in that” ▶️ 00:12:32
- New 14-inch infotainment interface integrating battery preconditioning and automated charging route planning „before we had a 12.3 in screen right here and this is now bigger so here is now at 14 in and you can obviously see that it's really large now” ▶️ 00:02:53
Key Cons 👎
- Persistent absence of a front trunk compartment for dedicated charging cable stowage „let's check out if it has a Frank or Not N it has does not have I mean they used all the space but of course with the EVS we once did a survey and 2/3 of the EV customers or interest interest in EVS one to have a Frank” ▶️ 00:09:46
- Uncooled wireless smartphone charging pads prone to device overheating during prolonged use „two inductive charging pads here left and right they are not ventilated so though so that might be a little bit overheating then in summer times” ▶️ 00:05:19
- Peak DC fast-charging rate remains limited to 150 kW without matching faster segment rivals „DC charging at 150 Katt still they also upgraded something there but you will still have 10 to 80% in 30 minutes approximately which is same like the Tesla Model y but also not especially great or something” ▶️ 00:06:21
🎯 Verdict: The 2025 Toyota bZ4X facelift directly resolves major consumer complaints with larger usable battery capacity, doubled towing capability, and a modern 14-inch screen with preconditioning, solidifying its everyday competitiveness despite average peak charging speed.
👤 車之感
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:17 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Thomas previews the Toyota bZ4X Touring estate, praising its 600-liter cargo capacity with a 2-meter load floor, punchy 380 hp AWD dual-motor performance, and new manual battery preconditioning, while criticizing its dated infotainment graphics, lack of a frunk, and historically modest electrical efficiency.
Key Pros 👍
- Significantly expanded 600-liter cargo hold featuring 150 liters more volume and a two-meter flat load length with remote seat drops „Folding seats. One and two. Remote release. And look at that. There's so much space. And the luggage here looks kind of lost in this trunk... it's 600 L actually of boot capacity and that is 150 L more than with the normal hatch BZ4X” ▶️ 00:02:59
- Potent 380-horsepower dual-motor all-wheel drive setup delivering rapid five-second acceleration to 100 km/h „And then here in the touring, 380 horsepower. That should make an acceleration time 0 to 1 km an hour of about 5 seconds. So the quickest and most powerful Toyota EV so far.” ▶️ 00:03:55
- Addition of both manual and automated navigation-linked battery thermal preconditioning „Important to know here that with the facelift or then here also with the touring you can do a manual battery preconditioning or a one that is linked to the navigation. So both is possible.” ▶️ 00:09:10
Key Cons 👎
- Infotainment graphical styling and menu presentation feel dated compared to contemporary electric rivals „And the software itself honestly is more like hey oh it's the '9s they called you know got to say that though.” ▶️ 00:07:02
- Total absence of front frunk storage under the hood for clean charging cable storage „Is there a frank or not? By the way, this car has no sealed off. Cannot open it. But from our pre-existing experience with the BC4X, we know that there's no frank actually.” ▶️ 00:03:40
- Baseline EV efficiency and long-distance electrical consumption remain unexceptional compared to dedicated aerodynamic EV rivals „I think it's safe to say with the Sofa experience and also with the experience with the competitor that they don't have the best EV technology as for efficiency, range, charging and so on, it's all somewhat okay, but from the pre-existing BZ4X, we know that it doesn't run that long.” ▶️ 00:10:23
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X Touring transforms the bZ4X into an immensely practical, rugged electric estate with 380 hp punch and 600 liters of boot space, providing a distinctive lifestyle alternative despite software and efficiency quirks.
👤 Dan Latham
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 29:14 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Dan Latham tests the updated 2026 Toyota bZ4X, praising its enlarged 73.1 kWh battery providing up to 350 miles WLTP, 28-minute fast charging, acoustic glass refinement, and 1-million-mile battery warranty, while criticizing awkward knees-up rear seating geometry, front-wheel drive torque steer, and the lack of true one-pedal driving.
Key Pros 👍
- Enlarged 73.1 kWh battery pack enabling up to 350 miles of WLTP range and faster 28-minute rapid charging „a new and improved revised long pack, which is 73.1 kWh. So, the best car can get up to around 350 mi WLTP... you can now do your 10 to 80% in about 28 minutes” ▶️ 00:01:21
- Exceptional acoustic cabin calm and supple speed bump compliance courtesy of retuned dampers „acoustic glass that they've added, as well as reducing the vibrations in the cabin... The dampers have been adapted a little bit as well... Over speed bumps as well, you do notice that it's quite a smooth experience. It doesn't crash around at all” ▶️ 00:19:25
- Extraordinary battery warranty guaranteeing 70% state-of-health for up to 10 years or one million miles „your battery warranty, 10 years, 70% health, or a million miles. That's a good guarantee, isn't it?” ▶️ 00:28:35
Key Cons 👎
- High cabin floor height resulting in poor under-thigh support and an uncomfortable knees-up posture for taller rear passengers „the first thing you'll notice is how high the floors are... Someone with big long gangly legs like me is going to struggle a bit because there's no thigh support here... I just feel like my knees are up by my ears here. It's a really uncomfortable position to sit in” ▶️ 00:15:28
- Noticeable front-wheel drive torque steer and traction scrabble when powering hard out of corners „This one being the front-wheel drive model as well... you do notice torque steer, especially with the weight of this. This is over two tons this car, and you do notice it scrabbles a little bit when you're turning in.” ▶️ 00:21:09
- Absence of true one-pedal regenerative braking requiring the driver to tap the mechanical brake pedal to stop „unfortunately, no one pedal drive, which I do miss. I think that all electric cars should have that option... it brings me down to sort of like 3 mph before I need to tap the brake” ▶️ 00:20:46
🎯 Verdict: Dan Latham regards the 2026 Toyota bZ4X as vastly superior to the original thanks to a 73.1 kWh battery delivering 350 miles of range and sublime acoustic glass refinement, even if knees-up rear seating posture and lack of true one-pedal driving hold it back.
👤 カー フィーリング
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 31:09 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Thomas tests the 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD in cold winter conditions, applauding its reassuring mechanical chassis stability, effective snow traction via X-Mode, and physical climate controls, but highlighting major drawbacks in winter DC fast-charging throttling, heavy cold-weather energy consumption, and lack of automatic route charging calculation.
Key Pros 👍
- Exceptional chassis dynamics, composed ride comfort, and stable high-speed stability on the highway „driving wise Hardware Wise from a chassis suspension steering and so on excellent vehicle a lot of fun good driving it feels great also off-road driving here like overdrive snow driving drives like being on Rails” ▶️ 00:30:30
- Dual-motor electric all-wheel-drive system delivering confident snow traction and intuitive all-weather control „good traction here also in the normal mode so even here in the normal mode or if it's very good so the thing is really with the electric hallway drives they are really very good and they can be used for good off-road driving indeed” ▶️ 00:26:14
- User-friendly dashboard architecture retaining dedicated physical dials for primary climate adjustment „the lower part you can still have this temperature unit manual this is really cool so you don't have to do it in the screen then that's easy to do it while driving” ▶️ 00:08:02
Key Cons 👎
- Severe cold-weather DC fast charging derating to approximately 45 kW due to conservative battery thermal safety parameters „like we have here today this drops down significantly and you sometimes only score some 45 kilowatt SDC charging and then you have like double triple times of charging” ▶️ 00:01:54
- Poor winter highway energy efficiency leading to an uncompetitive sub-170-mile cold-weather driving radius „figures about 25 26 kilowatt hours on 100 kilometers that is some two and a half miles per kilowatt hour and that is of course not efficient at all and it would mean a real world range of around 270 kilometers or 170 miles here in winter temperatures” ▶️ 00:29:40
- Absence of intelligent electric vehicle route planning with dynamic charging stop guidance in the native navigation system „available such like a like a route planning which includes then the charging stops that is still missing but supposed to arrive later than with an update” ▶️ 00:09:08
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X proves fundamentally well-engineered regarding chassis solidity, steering feedback, and all-weather traction, yet its severe cold-weather charging restrictions and poor winter efficiency pose notable hurdles for winter highway travel.
👤 Aku Saarelainen
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:07 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Aku Saarelainen puts the 2022 and 2026 Toyota bZ4X through sub-zero Arctic testing at -30°C, praising the updated model's battery preheating, matrix headlights, and resilient charging performance, while uncovering that the older model dropped into turtle mode at 8% battery and the newer car consumed extra energy heating its pack.
Key Pros 👍
- Resilient sub-zero fast charging performance even without preconditioning in brutal minus 30 Celsius temperatures „it seems that even though we didn't use the preconditioning on the bZ4X 2026 it really charges kind of good especially that the weather is now minus 30 Celsius outside... the bZ4X had better charging and better power than their car did in this weather. So kudos to Toyota. You made a good car.” ▶️ 00:06:48
- Substantial cold-weather upgrades including an active battery preheating system and advanced matrix LED headlamps „the new model has also the preheating system for the batteries... The 22 model has bi-leds and the 26 model has matrix headlights.” ▶️ 00:00:20
- Enlarged battery capacity and more efficient motor tuning delivering improved cold-weather reserves „the new vehicle it has a bigger battery. Like 5% bigger battery. It's supposed to have lower consumption because of the tuned up motors.” ▶️ 00:02:25
Key Cons 👎
- Aggressive thermal protection on early models triggering premature turtle mode at 8% state-of-charge in sub-zero cold „Some 8 km before the station my car went into full turtle mode even though I had 8% left. And my guess is it was to protect the battery from the cold... managed to pull up to the charger with hazard lights on doing 20 km/h uphill and 60 downhill” ▶️ 00:03:10
- Restricted battery heater activation under extreme cold conditions on the early model „it also started to limit the power and refused to give it the battery heater on. So we ditched the idea as we wouldn't get the results we hoped anyway.” ▶️ 00:03:54
- Higher real-world consumption observed in the updated model caused by active background thermal management „It's also interesting to see that the consumption with the new car was bigger than with my 22 model and we suspect that the 26 model was heating the battery anyway just a bit to protect it from the cold.” ▶️ 00:04:45
🎯 Verdict: Aku Saarelainen's extreme -30°C winter comparison proves that Toyota successfully remedied the early bZ4X's severe winter charging throttle and premature turtle mode with active preheating and updated matrix lighting, transforming it into a capable winter electric SUV.
👤 DRIVEN
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 3:49 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: DRIVEN embarks on a 300 km cross-country road trip in New Zealand from Auckland to Taupo in the Toyota bZ4X, confirming it comfortably reaches 300 km at 110 km/h with 10% reserve remaining and reveals a generous 6% emergency buffer below zero, while noting an excessively pessimistic instrument range estimate and aggressive A/C range penalty.
Key Pros 👍
- Easily achieved 300 km of open-road and motorway cruising at up to 110 km/h with 10-12 percent battery remaining „if this car can easily do 300 K with plenty left on the open road that's 110 km an hour on the motorway that's 80 to 100 on hilly windy roads” ▶️ 00:02:53
- Substantial built-in safety reserve below zero indicated percent providing 30 to 40 km of emergency leeway „there's about 6% of battery left even when it's reading zero and if you were to drive in eco mode if you were to drive with the climate control off the fan off even do all those things that you would naturally do if your EV was reading zero there probably enough to get you another 30 40ks maybe more to the next place to charge” ▶️ 00:02:32
- Trustworthy and dynamic range algorithm that accurately predicts remaining distance under changing road topographies „if you were to take the readings that you're presented with on the dashboard as gospel and just drive to that you could really trust this car to do what it says it's going to do” ▶️ 00:03:23
Key Cons 👎
- Ultra-conservative initial range estimation on full charge showing barely 300 km and deducting up to 80 km when activating climate control „we're still finding it's only reading a little over 300 K on a full charge and adding up to 80 K if you switch the airon off” ▶️ 00:00:39
- Severe disconnect between optimistic 500 km official manufacturer range claims and everyday driver expectations „the claim figure is over 500ks but almost immediately people started complaining that the indicated range of the car was much less than that” ▶️ 00:00:12
- Modest usable battery capacity of 64 kWh limits total open-road potential without tapping into deep emergency buffers „it's a 71 KW battery there's 64 KW hours usable we know those figures to be true” ▶️ 00:02:11
🎯 Verdict: DRIVEN demonstrates that the Toyota bZ4X easily handles a realistic 300 km intercity journey with usable battery reserves to spare, though Toyota's overly cautious range algorithm needlessly induces anxiety by heavily penalizing cabin air conditioning.
👤 DriverReviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 13:02 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: DriverReviews tests the Toyota bZ4X, praising its 500 mm wading depth with X-Mode off-road underbody armor, relaxed compliant suspension with hatchback-like sharp steering, and 10-year warranty, while criticizing a modest 215-mile real-world range, no glovebox, and an instrument-blocking steering wheel.
Key Pros 👍
- Genuine off-road capability with 500 mm wading depth, X-Mode software, and an aluminum underbody skid plate „This does have a wading depth of 500 millimetres... X Mode gives you the ability to have more grip in snow and dirt or deep snow and mud... underneath there's also a protective aluminium cover to help smooth over any rough stuff and protect that low hanging battery.” ▶️ 00:11:00
- Relaxed, compliant ride quality matched with surprisingly sharp and responsive steering dynamics „The suspension has been tuned to give a commendably relaxed ride... the steering is quite sharp and has got more of a feeling of a hatchback than this bigger car.” ▶️ 00:10:08
- Unmatched peace of mind provided by Toyota's comprehensive 10-year rolling vehicle warranty „I also like Toyota for its self belief in its build quality to offer a 10 year warranty.” ▶️ 00:12:33
Key Cons 👎
- Underwhelming real-world range indicating just 215 miles on a full charge before activating heaters „just a day of me driving this car and it has worked out that a full battery for me will give me just 215 miles. And that's before I've even started messing around with the heated seats and the heated steering wheel... rivals from Tesla, Mustang and Kia offer just that.” ▶️ 00:09:41
- Missing glove compartment forcing owners to store manuals and clutter in the center console „the shoes will have to share the space with the owner's manual because there is no glove box” ▶️ 00:06:12
- Steering wheel rim partially blocks the high-mounted driver instrument screen for certain driving positions „not everyone will have the perfect driving position because the top of the steering wheel blocks some of the screen. Depending on your height.” ▶️ 00:07:42
🎯 Verdict: DriverReviews highlights the Toyota bZ4X's genuine all-terrain chops, 500 mm wading depth, and comfortable road compliance backed by a 10-year warranty, while acknowledging that subpar 215-mile real-world range and steering-wheel cluster obstructions compromise its daily versatility.
👤 Daily Motor
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:24 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Daily Motor conducts a real-world 70-mph highway range and efficiency evaluation on the 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited, praising its calm lane tracing assist, quiet ride, and low steering ergonomics, but finding a disappointing real-world highway range of only 170 miles at 2.6 mi/kWh alongside frustratingly sparse EV battery percentage and charging telemetry.
Key Pros 👍
- Smooth and unobtrusive active Lane Tracing Assist operating calmly without annoying chimes or erratic corrections „I've liked driving this thing on the highway it actually has a really really good active Lane tracing system and maybe it's just the way that Toyota has set the system up by default or it really is the way it works but I like it a lot better than many other active Lane keeping systems on the market” ▶️ 00:05:48
- Composed suspension manners, serene cabin noise levels, and comfortable low steering wheel posture „initial Highway impressions are really good it's recently quiet in here rides pretty well I like the very low steering wheel position” ▶️ 00:04:15
- Responsive dual-motor throttle delivery providing effortless highway merging even in Eco driving mode „very easy to get up to speed here plenty of power from this one actually kind of easy to get going over speed too because it's just so happy even in eco mode” ▶️ 00:03:19
Key Cons 👎
- Subpar highway energy efficiency delivering only 2.6 mi/kWh for an uninspiring 170-mile cruising range „the car was telling us we got 2.6 miles per kilowatt hour and we have a 65.5 kilowatt hour battery pack in here so you'd be looking at about 170 miles cruising at 70 miles per hour with some climate on in decent weather in The bz4x Limited all-wheel drive” ▶️ 00:10:15
- Absence of a numeric state-of-charge battery percentage readout on the primary instrument cluster while driving „the other frustrating thing is I can't find a way to actually get a percentage while we're driving here of how much battery we have left I've got this little gauge read out there it's just a very subtle line” ▶️ 00:07:37
- Poorly integrated EV charging interface providing no charging speed readouts, power kW rates, or completion time estimates „you shut the car off here and it's plugged in there's no screen coming coming up saying uh charging expected it time done the I don't know 4 P.M or something like that giving me a charge rate or anything” ▶️ 00:08:56
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited proves relaxing and quiet on the highway with exemplary lane-centering assist, but an uninspiring 170-mile real-world highway range and absent battery percentage metrics hinder its viability as a primary long-distance EV.
👤 savagegeese
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 15:10 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ -0.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Savagegeese delivers a blunt evaluation of the Toyota bZ4X, praising its quiet acoustic suppression, soft bump compliance, natural brake feel, and standard 12.3-inch multimedia screen with OTA capability, while heavily criticizing cheap scratch-prone piano black console trim, cluster-blocking steering wheel geometry, and severe 73-mile range drops when running cabin heat.
Key Pros 👍
- Quiet cabin environment with soft bump compliance and commendably natural brake pedal feel „it does ride softly if you're going to talk about that other than all the you know we're talking about ride's good it's pretty quiet it's soft the braking feels pretty natural... It is much quieter than a RAV4 or even a Venza” ▶️ 00:10:49
- Rigid battery pack structure that functions as an effective acoustic and NVH absorption barrier „that battery pack acts as a giant sound absorber nvh absorber because it's so rigid and it does a good job in that regards” ▶️ 00:11:14
- Standard 12.3-inch widescreen infotainment display featuring comprehensive connectivity and OTA software updates „comes standard with a 12.3 inch wide screen Toyota audio multimedia system... thanks to a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features including being over-the-air OTA updatable” ▶️ 00:04:03
Key Cons 👎
- Brutal 73-mile drop in estimated range immediately triggered by activating cabin heating „got 236 miles of range I mean a little chilly why don't we turn on the heating real quick so we're warm now we're down to 163... what did we lose 60 miles of rain just turning on the heat” ▶️ 00:07:03
- Low-rent cabin material choices with cheap scratch-prone piano black center console plastics „The Plastics are cheap the fabric choices odd... The center stack is all piano black it looks like trash” ▶️ 00:01:53
- Flawed driving ergonomics with an oversized steering wheel that consistently obscures the instrument cluster „enormous steering wheel gauge pod doesn't make any sense you can't seem to get the rounded steering wheel in the position where you're not blocking the gauge cluster or a majority of it” ▶️ 00:01:59
🎯 Verdict: Savagegeese finds the Toyota bZ4X pleasantly quiet and well-isolated from road bumps with natural brake feel, but condemns it for massive range penalties under heater use, cheap piano-black plastics, and an instrument cluster blocked by the steering wheel.
👤 MrChia SG
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 23:10 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: MrChia SG reviews the updated 2026 Toyota bZ4X against the Subaru Solterra, praising its tactile physical switchgear with dedicated climate knobs, composed bump absorption, and automated self-parking, while criticizing the complete lack of a frunk, missing glovebox, and steering wheel obstructing the gauge cluster.
Key Pros 👍
- Abundant tactile physical controls including dedicated temperature knobs and volume controls „physical switches galore... Over on the left, now, this is what I call zero-layer controls for the climate control... you also have a physical knob for the temperature control... This is a volume knob” ▶️ 00:16:50
- Composed and natural suspension setup that absorbs road imperfections without floatiness or harshness „it takes bumps really well. It doesn't crash over them or jiggle over them or anything like that. And it doesn't have that numbness that you sometimes get from Chinese EVs... the suspension is set up to be sporty and firm, but it doesn't really feel harsh. So, yeah, even the brakes feel very natural” ▶️ 00:20:05
- Convenient automated self-parking system that seamlessly guides the car into tight parking spots „The second thing I really like about this car is that it has self-parking. Yep, you just push a button and then it takes over and guides itself into a parking spot all by itself.” ▶️ 00:18:25
Key Cons 👎
- Zero under-hood frunk storage space with high-voltage electronics occupying the entire front bay „The first thing I don't like about this car is you get exactly zero liters of frank space. Instead, you get a whole bunch of wires and inverters, motor controllers, that sort of thing.” ▶️ 00:07:42
- Complete omission of a glove compartment leaving no secure forward enclosed storage „Even worse than that, there is no glove compartment. I mean, I'm just kind of feeling around underneath here. There's a panel, but it doesn't open up or anything.” ▶️ 00:08:11
- Awkward steering wheel rim placement that directly obscures vital instrument cluster readings „It has that annoyingly round steering wheel that kind of gets in the way of the instruments... I would love to have the steering wheel at this height, but kind of have to have it here so that I can see the instruments properly.” ▶️ 00:12:22
🎯 Verdict: MrChia SG finds the 2026 Toyota bZ4X vastly improved with pleasant natural road dynamics and refreshingly tactile physical controls, though the lack of both frunk and glovebox alongside an instrument-blocking steering wheel rim remain annoying packaging flaws.
👤 Masini cu Luci Popa
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 53:22 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: Masini cu Luci Popa evaluates the Toyota bZ4X electric SUV, praising its limousine-like rear legroom from a Highlander-length wheelbase, 210 mm ground clearance with X-Mode, and 10-year battery warranty, while criticizing the lack of a glovebox, missing percentage battery readout, and sharp range drops when running the climate control.
Key Pros 👍
- Huge rear passenger cabin space courtesy of a stretched Highlander-class wheelbase „The car is similar in length to RAV4 but it has a highlander wheelbase, which means that the interior space should be just as impressive... So the space in the back, at the BZ4X, it's huge. It's really spacious.” ▶️ 00:12:37
- Generous 210 mm ground clearance combined with Subaru-engineered X-Mode all-wheel drive traction „The ground clearance is 210 mm, it is big for this class. You will not find an electric SUV from this class with such a big ground clearance... X-mode with its all-wheel driving options.” ▶️ 00:13:10
- Industry-leading battery warranty extending up to ten years guaranteeing 90% retained capacity „Warranty, 6 years, 200.000 km for the car, for the engine and battery, 8 years, 160.000 km, but it can be extended up to 10 years... after 10 years, Toyota expects the battery to be at 90% capacity.” ▶️ 00:02:01
Key Cons 👎
- Complete absence of a glove compartment creating awkward storage limitations for registration papers „Which glove department? BZ4X does not have a glove department, so I have nowhere else to keep those things, except there.” ▶️ 00:28:33
- Absence of a numerical state-of-charge percentage indicator on the primary instrument cluster „What's strange is that I can't see the battery percentage. I only have that bar there. Would that be made on purpose?” ▶️ 00:49:06
- Severe range estimate penalty immediately triggered when activating cabin air conditioning „if you activate the air conditioning, the autonomy will significantly decrease, it's something you have to bear with.” ▶️ 00:53:07
🎯 Verdict: With generous ground clearance, authentic X-Mode all-wheel traction, and tremendous rear-seat legroom backed by a reassuring 10-year battery warranty, the Toyota bZ4X proves capable, although climate-induced range drops and missing cabin storage like a glovebox frustrate everyday usability.
👤 カー フィーリング
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:09 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.1/2
TL;DR Summary: Thomas walks through the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover, highlighting its standard heat pump, crisp central touchscreen response, and comfortable animal-free interior materials, while critiquing the steering wheel obstructing the gauge cluster, the total absence of a glovebox, and an overcomplicated push-twist gear selector.
Key Pros 👍
- Universal inclusion of an efficiency-boosting heat pump as standard factory equipment across all model trims „and it will feature a heat pump stand equipment not only in the higher trim levels” ▶️ 00:10:56
- Highly responsive touchscreen infotainment experience delivering fluid map panning and quick reactions „responsiveness of the map the best we've seen in a toyota yet it's really nice” ▶️ 00:06:32
- Plush, sustainable animal-free seating options featuring soft perforated SofTex leatherette and comfortable fabrics „really feels very soft so great material quality is also a good sustainable and animal free solution” ▶️ 00:03:42
Key Cons 👎
- Driver instrument cluster sightline is partially blocked by the upper rim of the circular steering wheel „from this area it is blocking the instruments yes from the view so in this case the yolk steering might make sense” ▶️ 00:05:43
- Absence of an enclosed dashboard glovebox compartment restricting front passenger storage options „feels good but there this car does not have a glove box and this fabric cover by the way is also here left next to the steering wheels” ▶️ 00:08:32
- Convoluted push-down rotary transmission controller that complicates quick everyday parking maneuvers „you have to press it down and then reverse neutral or down into d too complicated isn't it why why i mean why would i have to press it down first” ▶️ 00:08:01
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X marks a credible mass-market electric debut offering generous standard equipment, a factory heat pump, and high passenger comfort, hampered only by minor ergonomic quirks like gauge blockage and a missing glovebox.
👤 Fuel Economy
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 3:31 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: Fuel Economy tracks a full week of real-world 50/50 city and highway driving in the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, achieving 400 km (249 miles) of actual total range at 5.5 km/kWh (3.4 mi/kWh) and calculating a low home-charging cost of $8.73 (3.5 cents/mile), while acknowledging this required keeping the heating and air conditioning turned completely off.
Key Pros 👍
- Delivered 400 km (249 miles) of total real-world combined driving range on a single charge „390 kilometers plus 10 kilometers gives us a total of 400 kilometers or 249 miles that means our actual real world driving range on a full charge is 400 kilometers or 249 miles” ▶️ 00:01:19
- Highly economical operating expenditure costing just $8.73 for a full recharge and 3.5 cents per mile at standard domestic electricity rates „72.8 8 kilowatt hours multiplied by 0.12 cents per kilowatt hour gives us 8.73 that means a full charge in the bz4x would cost us 8.73” ▶️ 00:01:42
- Respectable combined electrical economy averaging 5.5 kilometers per kilowatt-hour across city and suburban commutes „400 kilometers divided by 72.8 kilowatt hours gives us 5.5 kilometers per kilowatt hour that means every kilowatt hour of battery gives us 5.5 kilometers or 3.4 miles of driving” ▶️ 00:02:07
Key Cons 👎
- Benchmark figures required driving with the climate control system disabled entirely throughout the test week „my driving conditions have been pretty basic I haven't had the air conditioning or the heating on but I've had the sound system on the whole time” ▶️ 00:00:51
- Initial instrument cluster prediction of 423 km proved optimistic even in gentle driving without cabin heating or cooling „my battery range is expected to be 423 kilometers before I run completely out of charge” ▶️ 00:00:10
- Large 72.8 kWh battery footprint yields only average range compared to more aerodynamically slippery competitors „battery capacity of the bz4x is 72.8 kilowatt hours” ▶️ 00:00:45
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X proves exceptionally frugal to recharge at home at just 3.5 cents per mile while delivering a full 400 km in temperate mixed driving, provided owners are conservative with cabin heating and air conditioning.
👤 Out of Spec Reviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 22:04 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Out of Spec Reviews hosts a real-world VW ID.4 owner testing the Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited, praising its dedicated four-window physical switches, ventilated seats, and innovative radiant leg warmers, while concluding the ID.4 remains preferable due to the bZ4X's inferior fast-charging speeds, lack of US federal tax credit eligibility, and jerky initial pedal mapping.
Key Pros 👍
- Intuitive door switchgear retaining dedicated buttons for all four individual side windows unlike Volkswagen's frustrating dual-switch setup „It has all four buttons unlike my car for the window that I got to I don't know. I've gotten used to it because I know how to use it now, but God, it's so annoying.” ▶️ 00:11:58
- Clever radiant leg heaters embedded under the lower dashboard providing instant comfort without heavy blower power draw „while it charges like crap in the winter time, um, it actually has radiant heating, which is kind of neat. So, the bottom bit of the dashboard here warms up your legs from resistive heating, like a heated, uh, leg warmer.” ▶️ 00:14:16
- Smooth and serene road manners matching expected everyday crossover comfort standards „It's a really nice car. It drives nice, smooth, just like any other electric vehicle. Um, the space is good, the size is what I would be looking for.” ▶️ 00:20:20
Key Cons 👎
- Uncompetitive DC fast-charging curve and lack of federal EV tax credit resulting in poorer ownership value against the ID.4 „I think go for an ID4 over this. Um the charging is one thing. Even though it's not doesn't seem that big of a deal, it does add up. Um for sure. And then the price, I mean, being able to get the tax credit is really nice.” ▶️ 00:20:50
- Abrupt initial accelerator pedal mapping delivering a slightly jerky throttle response compared to refined EV competitors „when I push down on the pedal, it like is [laughter] a little jerky. Okay. So, maybe smooth. Maybe the pedal map isn't as good as your ID4 then. Yeah. Yeah.” ▶️ 00:16:02
- Unintuitive push-and-twist rotary gear selector causing hesitation during initial parking maneuvers „It's a push down and a turn. Yes. Oh my god. Yeah. Oh, okay.” ▶️ 00:13:24
🎯 Verdict: When evaluated directly against the VW ID.4 by a daily EV owner, the Toyota bZ4X scores high for tactile controls and radiant heating, but loses the overall recommendation due to its inferior DC charging curve, abrupt throttle mapping, and pricing disadvantage.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 31:07 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Autogefühl puts the Toyota bZ4X AWD through cold-weather testing, praising its composed chassis, balanced steering, intuitive physical climate switches, and impressive snow traction, while sharply criticizing poor winter DC fast charging speeds, inefficient cold-weather highway consumption, and the lack of native EV charging route planning.
Key Pros 👍
- Exceptional mechanical chassis refinement and agile, confidence-inspiring handling across varied road surfaces „driving wise Hardware Wise from a chassis suspension steering and so on excellent vehicle a lot of fun good driving it feels great also off-road driving here like overdrive snow driving drives like being on Rails” ▶️ 00:30:30
- Impressive dual-motor all-wheel-drive capability with dedicated X-Mode for snow and rough terrain „good traction here also in the normal mode so even here in the normal mode or if it's very good so the thing is really with the electric hallway drives they are really very good and they can be used for good off-road driving indeed” ▶️ 00:26:14
- Intuitive cockpit ergonomics preserving dedicated physical climate control switches beneath the responsive central screen „in the lower part you can still have this temperature unit manual this is really cool so you don't have to do it in the screen then that's easy to do it while driving” ▶️ 00:08:02
Key Cons 👎
- Drastically throttled DC fast charging speeds in freezing winter temperatures due to conservative battery preservation logic „in Winter conditions like we have here today this drops down significantly and you sometimes only score some 45 kilowatt SDC charging and then you have like double triple times of charging” ▶️ 00:01:54
- Heavy cold-weather electrical consumption resulting in a severely degraded real-world winter driving range „about 25-26 kilowatt hours on 100 kilometers that is some two and a half miles per kilowatt hour and that is of course not efficient at all and it would mean a real world range of around 270 kilometers or 170 miles here in winter temperatures” ▶️ 00:29:40
- Omission of integrated EV navigation software capable of automated charging stop calculation „there is nothing available such like a like a route planning which includes then the charging stops that is still missing but supposed to arrive later than with an update” ▶️ 00:09:08
🎯 Verdict: The Toyota bZ4X AWD impresses with superb mechanical road manners, composed suspension damping, and capable all-weather traction, yet its uncompetitive winter charging throttling and lack of integrated EV route planning heavily limit its cold-weather long-distance usability.
👤 carwow
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 15:13 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: Carwow reviews the Toyota bZ4X, praising its plush bump absorption, expansive rear legroom with flat floor, and standard adaptive cruise control with lane tracing assist, while criticizing the annoying internal reverse bonging sound, absent glovebox, and missing rear windscreen wiper.
Key Pros 👍
- Plush suspension compliance that irons out potholes and road imperfections far better than rivals „Cannot fault the suspension though sometimes electric cars can be overly firm because I have to deal with the weight of the batteries this one is good for an electric car it deals with bumps quite well... it's soaking them up rather nicely better than most of its competitors” ▶️ 00:11:33
- Expansive rear passenger space with abundant knee room, generous headroom, and a flat floor „there's absolutely loads of room here in the back at the bz 4X look loads of knee room loads of head room you can stretch out as well the floor is almost completely flat” ▶️ 00:04:00
- Comprehensive standard active safety suite including adaptive cruise control and steering lane trace assist „all versions of the bz 4X get adaptive cruise control with Lane keeping assist so a radar will keep you safe distance from the car in front so you don't have to break and accelerate and it'll Auto steer to keep you Lane” ▶️ 00:09:10
Key Cons 👎
- Irritating forklift-style cabin reverse chime that beeps incessantly inside the vehicle „for some reason whenever you put this car into reverse it bongs at you like that look I don't need that I'm not driving a forlift truck why is it bonging at me on the inside” ▶️ 00:08:12
- Baffling lack of a dashboard glovebox to securely conceal personal belongings and documents „for a supposedly practical SUV this car bizarrely doesn't have a glove box... with a glove box you can hide Valu balls away I think they got it wrong” ▶️ 00:06:51
- Missing rear window wiper forcing drivers to manually wipe dirt and spray off the rear glass „it's a bit weird for an SUV such as this not to have a rear window wiper... if you've been parked and there's muck all over it and you need to set at the back window you going have to get out and clean it by hand” ▶️ 00:07:54
🎯 Verdict: Carwow finds the Toyota bZ4X supremely comfortable over rough asphalt with tremendous rear legroom and generous standard active safety gear, although annoying reverse bongs, the missing glovebox, and no rear wiper are irritating quirks.
👤 Auto Social UK
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 15:24 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Auto Social UK evaluates the comprehensive 2025 facelift of the Toyota bZ4X in Spain, applauding a 23% improvement in real-world electrical efficiency, retuned suspension providing vastly superior ride composure, and improved acoustic insulation, while noting remaining minor niggles like a slight parcel shelf rattle, lack of through-loading, and no front trunk.
Key Pros 👍
- Substantially retuned suspension with revised dampers eliminating previous floatiness and providing composed chassis control „Toyota has reuned the suspension with optimized spring and damper rates, and you can really feel that straight away. The whole car now rides with much more composure. Where the old model sometimes felt a bit floaty or unsettled over broken tarmac, this one stays calm and controlled even on some of these rougher Spanish mountain roads.” ▶️ 00:08:52
- Extensive silicon carbide e-axle upgrades achieving a verified 23 percent drop in energy consumption and up to 352 miles WLTP range „Toyota says the drivetrain upgrades cut energy consumption by up to 23%. And based on the numbers that I've been seeing today across a mix of motorway and mountain driving, that claim actually feels genuinely realistic.” ▶️ 00:10:37
- Enhanced body adhesive and acoustic glass dramatically quelling wind noise and road roar at motorway speeds „Toyota has stiffened the body structure using new high dampening adhesive in the floor plan and added extra sound insulation plus acoustic glass... At motorway speeds, the cabin is significantly quieter. There's less wind noise, less tire roar, and fewer vibrations” ▶️ 00:09:49
Key Cons 👎
- Absence of a center ski hatch pass-through alongside a rear floor console that encroaches on middle passenger foot space „It is a shame that there isn't any through loading, but there is a nice bit of storage inside the doors as well. The one thing I will say is this center console comes relatively far back... if I sit in the middle, I wouldn't want to be much taller as my feet only just tuck behind this center console” ▶️ 00:11:57
- Flimsy retractable luggage parcel shelf continues to generate faint vibration rattles over coarse road textures „You have a retractable parcel shelf which in some cases is nice but it does tend to rattle around just a tiny bit. Now that's something which was mentioned on the previous model and I thought that they might change but it is still here.” ▶️ 00:13:14
- Under-bonnet bay remains devoid of any dedicated frunk storage for charging cables „underneath this boot floor there's actually quite a lot of additional storage for popping away your charging cables and that's just as well because unfortunately there isn't anything underneath the bonnet.” ▶️ 00:13:33
🎯 Verdict: The 2025 Toyota bZ4X update elevates the vehicle into the well-rounded electric family crossover it should have been from launch, boasting genuine 23% efficiency gains, serene acoustic dampening, and supple suspension composure.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 9:53 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Electrifying examines the Toyota bZ4X Touring, commending its rugged estate form factor boasting over 660 liters of boot space, robust 300 kg static roof rails, and tactile Lexus-derived climate dials, while lamenting the absence of Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bidirectional power, an obscured digital driver display, and unremarkable 150 kW peak DC charging.
Key Pros 👍
- Class-beating luggage volume exceeding 660 liters with seats up, outperforming mainstream electric SUVs like the Skoda Enyaq „even with the rear seats in place, you've got over 660 L of space. That is more than Enyak. That beats most electric SUVs. And the space is really practical as well.” ▶️ 00:03:17
- Heavy-duty factory roof rails supporting 80 kg dynamically and up to 300 kg statically for rooftop camping tents „you've get these roof rails which can carry 80 kg when the car is driving or up to 300 kg when the car is parked. So, that's really good for things like pop-up tents and the like.” ▶️ 00:02:05
- High-quality Lexus-sourced rotary temperature dials providing satisfying tactile physical control „they've nicked these from uh Lexus models, these rotary knobs to control the uh temperature for the air conditioning. and they just feel brilliant. It's nice to have a physical touch point for your temperature.” ▶️ 00:06:21
Key Cons 👎
- Disappointing omission of Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bidirectional charging on an outdoor-focused adventure vehicle „There's not even vehicle to load on this car, which I think is a real shame when you bear in mind this car has been designed for active lifestyles and family adventures.” ▶️ 00:08:37
- Driver instrument cluster positioning is heavily obstructed by the upper steering wheel rim in common seating postures „the steering wheel for my driving position is completely well, the steering wheel completely obscures it. So, to avoid that, you have to have the steering wheel down in your lap.” ▶️ 00:07:09
- Ordinary 150 kW DC charging architecture lacking high-voltage 800V fast-charging capabilities „the Touring maxes out at 150 kW DC... It's perfectly fine. It's just not earthshattering, is it? There's no clever 800vt charging architecture.” ▶️ 00:08:20
🎯 Verdict: By marrying SUV ruggedness with an expansive 660-liter estate layout and 1,500 kg towing capacity, the Toyota bZ4X Touring crafts a uniquely appealing electric family cruiser, despite missing V2L camping utility and rapid 800V charging.