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Toyota will release a new BEV (battery electric vehicle) “bZ2X” in 2025, which will be part of its new EV series. On September 22, 2020, we applied for “BZ2X” to the Japanese Patent Office (commercial application 2020-116943).

Toyota Europe unveiled its new battery EV (electric vehicle) concept car “ Urban SUV Concept ” for the first time on December 4, 2023 (local time). The size of the ” Urban SUV Concept ” has been announced to be 4,300 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width, and 1,620 mm in height, and judging from the design and body size, the author believes that it can be called a fully redesigned ” Yaris Cross ” of the future. Felt.

Toyota’s new EV series, the new BEV (battery electric vehicle) “BZ” series

The “BZ” series currently confirmed by the Japan Patent Office includes “BZ1X,” “BZ2X,” “BZ3X,” “BZ4X,” and “BZ5X,” but as of 2024, only “BZ4X” is on sale. The body size of “BZ4X” is “RAV4” and “Harrier” size, so considering that, the class below it is the same size as “GA-C platform” similar to “BZ3X”, “Corolla Cross” or “C-HR”. , and this time’s “BX2X” is expected to be the same size as the “GA-B platform” similar to the “Yaris Cross”.

TNGA	Toyota	lexus
GA-B platform	Yaris Cross	LBX
e-TNGA platform	bZ2X	–
GA-C platform	C-HR	UX
e-TNGA platform	bZ3X	–
GA-C platform	corolla cross	–
GA-K platform	harrier	NX
e-TNGA platform	bZ4X	RZ
GA-K platform	highlander	RX
e-TNGA platform	bZ5X	TZ
GA-K platform	grand highlander	TX
GL-F platform	land cruiser prado	GX
GL-F platform	land cruiser 300	LX

It will likely be based on the concept model ` `Urban SUV Concept ” released in the B-SUV segment .

About Toyota’s new model “bZ2X”

It is positioned in the B-SUV segment and is manufactured based on the ” Urban SUV Concept . ” The platform uses a platform exclusively for e-TNGA BEV. Incorporating the unique requirements of a BEV (battery electric vehicle) , the platform has a low center of gravity and high rigidity , making it a full-fledged SUV with smooth and responsive driving performance that is appealing as a car, not just because it is a BEV. Pursuing running performance as a.

A lightweight and highly rigid body structure is used in the main frame parts using hot stamped materials and high-tensile steel plates. Adopts an e-Axle that integrates a motor, transaxle, and inverter.

Adopts the advanced Toyota Safety Sense . By expanding the detection range of the millimeter wave radar and monocular camera, new functions have been added to improve the performance of each function and support on public roads. Adopts advanced driving support technology Advanced Park [Toyota Teammate Advanced Park] (with remote function) . Expanded support for parallel parking. In addition to conventional back parking, it supports forward parking, and can be exited from the garage in front or in reverse.

About Toyota Europe’s new EV “Urban SUV Concept”

The body size of the Urban SUV Concept is 4,300mm in length, 1,820mm in width, and 1,620mm in height. The mass-produced model is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2024, and will offer two battery options depending on range and customer needs. 2WD and 4WD drive systems will be offered. The largest of these could have a range of about 250 miles (402 km), he said.

Toyota plans to introduce six BEV-only models in Europe by 2026. The diverse portfolio of electrification products propels Toyota Motor Europe towards its goal of offering only ZEVs by 2035 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2040.

Body size comparison between the EV “Urban SUV Concept” and the current “Yaris Cross”

The body size of the Urban SUV Concept is 4,300mm in length, 1,820mm in width, and 1,620mm in height. However, there is no doubt that it is an “SUV” in the same class with no difference in size compared to the current ” Yaris Cross “. The Corolla Cross , which is one class above,currently has a total length of 4,490 mm, so there is no doubt that it is different.

spec	Yaris Cross	Urban SUV concept	difference
full length	4,180mm	4,300mm	+120mm
full width	1,765mm	1,820mm	+55mm
Overall height	1,590mm	1,620mm	+30mm
Wheelbase	2,650mm	-mm	-mm

About the “Urban SUV Concept” exterior

The exterior of the “ Urban SUV Concept ” features a front design that combines functionality and design at a high level, with Toyota’s common design “Hammerhead” as a motif .

This has been adopted in the new Prius and Crown , as well as the new Camry and C-HR , which are not yet released in Japan , and many of Toyota’s new models to be released in the future will have this Hammerhead motif. There is no doubt that this design will be adopted. In other words, there is no doubt that it is extremely close to the future Yaris Cross , as it has the same body size and uses a “hammerhead” design . The only thing that is definitely different is that the “Urban SUV Concept” is an EV model, so it has a unique EV design without a front grill, but this one uses a design similar to a regular grill for hybrid cars and gasoline models. It will come.

Furthermore , when looking at the overall silhouette from the side, it is clear that the concept is similar from the shape of the rear fender and the angle of the back door.

The taillights of the current “Yaris Cross” have LED taillights extending from left to right with the Toyota mark in the center, but the “Urban SUV Concept” has the Toyota mark below and the LED taillights are completely “horizontal”, making it a new model. It has a similar atmosphere to “LBX”.

As you can see from the photos of the LBX, Lexus introduced design and technology ahead of Toyota, so it’s no wonder that this design was adopted several years later.

summary

Considering the above, it seems very likely that the “Urban SUV Concept” is very similar in design to the electric B-segment SUV “bZ2X.” I am very much looking forward to its continued evolution.

Yaris Cross

https://toyota.jp/yariscross/

Toyota

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