*HANDS ON* 2023 Toyota bZ4x XLE is a SOLID entry-level Electric Crossover

I hate, HATE, the contrasting black panels on the outside. There would have to be a body-color options for those before I even consider it.

No more boring cars from Toyota

Сhineese also have so many excellent EVs these days it's not even funny. About 4 outstanding models for one US-made EV! US customers are not winning in the current situation when the import of EVs from China is limited as much as it is currently.

Finally, a toyota that is safe from cat-theft.

0-60 in 8 seconds!??!! For an electric vehicle??!? and PIANO BLACK... all over that console area.. MEH!

I think the majority of people will like the car much better if the huge side fenders were painted to match the rest of the car. And do you know the battery size and maximum charge rate of the car? I know the Prius Prime has a max charge rate of only 3.3 kW, but tha5s okay for a small battery like that.

u missed me at crossover

Busy for ex

Smaller tires means lower price of tires.

Is this the one made in China by BYD?

looks like the side fenders were damaged and the owner decided to go cheap.

The toyota logo looks so out of place. Wish they'd remove it or tweak it so it doesn't look so tacky.

EV market is new ball game and Toyota is kinda late in the race . They going to be left behind like their semi-conductor companies like Sony Panasonic Sanyo etc.. in 80's and 90's.

Great Review Kirk! Looking forward to the road test:)

Late in the game and not impressed with the EV. It feels like they made that EV just to say we have an EV too. Again another Japanese OOA (outdated on arrival).

I really wanted to go electric and was even looking at Tesla when I saw they raised the prices again. Pretty much completely turned me off to the idea, but now I might get this when it comes out instead. I'm not even a little interested in Tesla anymore.

This will be the most reliable but damn does it look so cheap inside and out compared to everything else in that ev price range.

Doesn’t matter you won’t be able to find one and they’ll be priced stupid.

Is that driver's display viewed from over the steering wheel? If so, yay, I'm tired of seeing that you have to look through the steering wheel and focus your eyes off the road to read the display!
But twist knob RND, ew. What's wrong with a little shifter like in the hybrid vehicles?

Toyota makes good cars/suvs but dammm why do they gotta make it so ugly???

Did you see the meters properly behind the steering wheel? It looks like the steering wheel blocks pretty much completely visibility to the meters (at least for taller drivers that sit maybe lower and further away from the meters, and have the steering wheel adjusted to higher position). The "yoke" steering wheel option would have been completely different story...Also is there enough range in steering wheel adjustments (if a person is 190 cm or taller)

The vehicle is made by BYD not toyota.

Worst name for a car ever.

I don’t like you calling Toyota’s EV car an “entry level.” Toyota is America’s #1 reliable and dependable vehicle. I would not look or even consider other car vehicles... I gave you a thumbs down 👎.

Since when is Nissan known for reliability - major battery degradation in the Leaf, and their CVT transmission is garbage. All this talk of Nissan reliability in these comments is quite strange. Ford is ranked higher than Nissan in reliability

This car is made for assholes that want to support assholes who actively lobby against measures to stop climate change.

Toyota actively lobbies against climate change policy while pretending on Facebook that they care about the climate. In fact they are so eager to block measures to stop climate change that they are on a list of the 15 worst companies in that regard.

Why did they purposely make that piece above the headlights look like a bad fit and finish issue. It looks awful.

Man I used to live in Plano, and hearing you mention it makes me miss it!

0-60 in 8 seconds is not impressive

There is no such thing as a solid crossover. Either Electric or nothing

Battery maker by???

Why this is so Ugly und Cheapy Plastic Overall 🤮

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Toyota
While you cooperate with russia – you finance the russian army.
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I urge you to stop cooperating with the aggressor country. You finance the russian army. Show your position, give up russian market presence.
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While you pay taxes in russia, you are sponsoring the russian army and the war.

That’s not a pedal height adjustment button. It’s to turn on one pedal driving

Inside it is a black plastic desert.

I just need the steering wheel to be different and I’m good.

This EV tramsition price gouching is an example when first hybrid came out like Prius that cost $40k which equivalent to $60k now a day. Electric car should be much cheaper than gasoline since it have 85% less parts.

Why this car is so different from a Tesla under the hood? This Toyota looks just like a regular gasoline motor/engine,also the size of that engine is huge compared to Tesla’s small electric motors! Idk it gives me the idea that Tesla is way ahead of all this companies! Am I wrong? 🤔

110 usd unlimited mileage for 1 month for vf8. You can replace the battery with a new one when there is 70% remaining battery capacity

They should make a hybrid version.

$42k FWD starting price (not including destination), 252 mi range, and 100kW max charge speeds. 8y 100k miles battery warranty.

I was really hyped for this car. With those specs it would need to come in at $10k less to impress me, personally.

250miles is not enough for long drives

The bZ4X XLE is a game-changer for entry-level electric crossovers. Great features, smooth driving, and enough range for everyday needs. I can see this being a popular choice!

Its solid build quality reflects Toyota's commitment to reliability and durability.

The Toyota bZ4X XLE is a reliable and efficient SUV that's perfect for those seeking a practical and sustainable vehicle.

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE is a reliable, efficient SUV that offers great value as an entry-level electric crossover. Plus, it's a solid choice for anyone looking to go environmentally friendly.

Thanks for watching and commenting!

As many have pointed out, the button that I claimed as the pedal height adjustment, is likely to control the regen braking adjustment. You're probably correct as there is no up or down functionality to that button. Each press should change the regen effect by different stages of strength.

Toyota didn't give us a walkround per-se on the bZ4x and much was not explained - which I'm okay with because it allows for some excitement as we explore, but it also leaves some room for error haha. Thanks for watching and my time with the Limited grade bZ4x is coming this week. Cheers.