Author: Yash
The 2023 Toyota BZ4X is the first electric car by the brand that has been produced on a large scale. It is presently the sole electric vehicle that is offered by the manufacturer. The size of this sports utility vehicle is not a lot. But it is on the lines provided by a few brands right now. The 2023 Toyota BZ4X has some attractive features. But it did not hit the bull's eye as was expected, looking at the time the firm took to release the car. This car has more than two hundred horsepower in the front-wheel-drive and a little more than that in the all-wheel drive. But none of these figures is very praiseworthy. The same can be said for the range. Depending on the trim you purchase, the 2023 Toyota BZ4X has an estimated driving range of two hundred and fifty miles. This is fine by most standards. But there are other electric vehicles out there that go a lot further. We found the real-world range of the car to be below average. But on the bright side, the brand has made the car feel very comfy and familiar to its users.
You may also enjoy the thought of driving a car from this stable that happens to be electric. Then, the 2023 Toyota BZ4X can be the right vehicle for you. The car also comes with a lot of driver-assist and standard tech features. But before opting for this vehicle, you should also try to find out more about the other rivals, such as the Tesla Model Y and the Mustang Mach-E. There is also the newly released Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Now, dive into our 2023 Toyota BZ4X review to learn more about this car's advantages and drawbacks.
The manufacturer is looking to enter the segment of electric vehicles with this car. Its vibrant styling seeks to make it stand apart from the brand's other gas-driven sports utility vehicles. Unlike the previous electric vehicle given by the company, the 2023 Toyota BZ4X is sold at all its dealerships in the nation. As mentioned above, you can purchase an all-wheel or a front-wheel-drive and get nearly two hundred and fifty miles of driving range per charge. The car has joined an expanding group of electric sports utility vehicles not from any premium brands. But compared to the other cars in the group in terms of real-world highway range, it falls behind them. The 2023 Toyota BZ4X was developed alongside the Subaru Solterra. So, both the cars are quite identical. But the latter comes standard with an all-wheel drive.
The car has a very airy and spacious interior. The dashboard has a digital gauge display along with a central touchscreen. You also get the functionality of wireless smartphone mirroring. Navigation is also included for more than a couple of years. After that period, you can avail of that through a subscription. A broad center console between the front seats has standard wireless charging for smartphones. It also has open storage beneath it. But you will notice the absence of a glovebox. Another optional feature is a radiant heating element in the lower dash. It warms the legs of the people sitting in the front seats.
The navigation system is simple to operate and quite responsive. It uses data from Google for points of interest and several other locations. There are updates received over the air that ensure the data is fresh. The user can also input their own directions for navigation through touch or by using the voice commands. These voice commands can also be utilized to modify the audio, the climate control system, and more. You can also go from a premium JBL audio system. But some people were not impressed with the output of its sound. There are a lot of ways to connect your smartphones as well. The 2023 Toyota BZ4X has several USB ports and a wireless charging pad. Also, the car gives wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. The advanced driver aids of the car work very well and are simple to operate. The adaptive cruise control modifies the speeds quite smoothly and can keep a narrow gap behind the vehicle that is in the front. The other aids, such as lane-keeping assist, also function pretty well. The only major issue is the very sensitive parking sensors that keep beeping in parking lots.
The car gives the feeling of a regular sports utility vehicle rather than a completely electric vehicle. This may be a good or bad thing for you according to your preferences. It is faster than many gas-driven sports utility vehicles. But it is quite slower than most of the rival electric vehicles. There is a lot of power for the car to be driven around the city or up on the highway. But the numbers are lower than the other electric vehicles out there. The brakes give sufficient stopping power. But the brake pedal is a little inconsistent and soft. This does not make the car easy to stop every time. Another disadvantage is the absence of complete single-pedal driving. Most of the electric vehicles in the market can utilize their regenerative braking to slow down the car rather than coasting along. Those cars come to a complete stop when the foot is lifted off the accelerator. This makes driving the car a lot easier. But in this vehicle, you will have to slow down the car by utilizing the brake pedal.
This may have been done so that driving the car seems familiar to a lot of people. But we feel that this is a wasted opportunity. The handling and steering of the car are average. The steering wheel is quite small for such a crossover sports utility vehicle. But it does not help to make the car feel agile or small. It is fast and light enough to make parking very easy. But the soft suspension and the absence of road feel do not give a lot of engagement.
The car is quite comfy over bumps and has a smooth ride quality. The front seats are also good because of the soft padding. The seats give the passengers good support to keep them secure when the car is cornering. There are sufficient adjustments to suit the preferred driving positions of most users. The rear seat is also quite comfy. It has a well-padded bench that keeps the passengers in the backseat satisfied. On the street, the car is very quiet. But the other electric vehicles do better, keeping the road and wind noise out of the interiors. The 2023 Toyota BZ4X has a lot of warning beeps, which cannot be turned off by the user. The built-in climate control system can be used easily and swiftly to cool or heat the cabin. There is also a button on the key fob with which you can start the climate control remotely. This is usually present on the smartphone app in the other cars. You can go for ventilated and heated front seats as well. They work as promised.
It took the brand a lot of years to bring out an electric car for the market. You may wish that the car was well worth the waiting period. But our 2023 Toyota BZ4X review shows that it is not the case. The car is quite comfy and has a lot of tech features. But the interior design, average performance, and below-average range do not help elevate this car in this segment. The styling of the car is pretty good. But it is not as vibrant as some of its rivals. The muted styling may suit the tastes of some people. The car also does not look much different than the other crossovers from the company. The car is quick when compared to the other gas-driven crossovers out there. But is slower to drive than the other electric vehicles. We think you should seek other cars if you want to opt for an electric vehicle.
