Toyota showcases upcoming bZ3C and bZ3X electric SUVs at Beijing Auto Show

Toyota has finally unveiled its bZ3C and bZ3X electric SUVs at the Beijing Automotive Show. The two Toyota EVs are designed for younger drivers and families respectively. It will debut in China and Toyota shared some key specs of the two new EVs.

Last year, Toyota showcased the concept EVs during the Auto Shangai Exhibition and the company has made significant progress since then. The concept vehicles showcased then were called the bZ Sport Cross Concept (now bZ3C) and the bZ FlexSpace Concept (now bZ3X). Toyota says the models were designed for the Chinese market but little details were known about them before now. The bZ3C is designed for Gen Z drivers, while the bZ3X is family-oriented.

Toyota developed the bZ3C in partnership with BYD Toyota EV Technology, FAW, and Toyota’s Intelligent ElectroMobility (IEM) R&D Center Team. On the other hand, the bZ3X was based on a collaboration between Toyota, the GAC Group, GAC Toyota, and IEM.

The larger EV of the two is the bZ3X and comes with a more spacious cabin. Both new SUVs feature a panoramic sunroof, a digital dashboard, a large infotainment screen, and wireless charging pads for charging mobile devices on the go.

The Toyota bZ3C and bZ3X will feature advanced driver-assistance technology but the details of the drivetrains and several other parameters are still not known. Toyota did not release any launch date for the two new electric SUVs but the dynamics indicate an imminent launch.

The price optics of the new Toyota EVs have not been provided as well. Although the bZ3C and bZ3X were designed for the Chinese market, it is unclear whether the models will also be available in selected markets outside China.

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