An electric C-HR, a redesigned BZ4X and a lexus that comes with surprise

Toyota has given so many laps with the strategy related to the electric car that it is easy to get lost in what has happened in recent times and what are its future plans.

Let us remember that In 2021 They advanced the launch of 30 electric models throughout the decade. Later, delays and bad results of the TOYOTA BZ4X doubts began to sow their leaders and have even pointed out that the electric car It will only be another piece of the puzzle that composes its offer but not much less will be the essential piece.

And, already in the last third of 2024, They returned to the load pointing out that in 2026 they expected Manufacture less electric Of those who had initially raised but the bet was still firm. So much that they plan to produce a million electric cars next year (10 times more than those sold in 2023). Along the way they also presented their road map with new batteries and its position with solid state batteries.

Now, the company has presented the first dish of the electric car menu for Europe. The second is expected more overwhelming and we should know it today, with a new completely electric model. At the moment, this is what the Japanese have advanced.

Three cars converted to electric and a surprise

In the absence of knowing more details about a new completely electric model that is about to be revealed, Toyota has decided to update its supply of the electric car for Europe with three existing models but that are updated with a zero emissions option.

Toyota C-HR+

Without a doubt, it is the most attractive option of the three electric car conversions that Toyota has presented. It is because that ideal car practicality will join for day to day but with two batteries that can give a lot of play to get out of the city and not have long -trip problems.

It will be sold with three mechanics that are associated with two battery sizes. The first is from 57.7 kWh And it arrives next to a 123 kW (165 hp) engine to deliver an autonomy approved according to 455 kilometers WLTP cycle. In the absence of own evidence, we can advance that we would talk about an open road autonomy of about 300-320 kilometers, which may be sufficient if we do not make many long trips a year or usually make a stop every two hours.

Above, the most capable option will come with 77 kWh battery. This is combined with a 165 kW (221 hp) engine that will provide the greatest autonomy of all (600 km according to WLTP cycle) and with a 252 kW engine (338 hp) that provides total traction (the other two options are front traction) and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. Of course, the expected autonomy falls to 525 kilometers that, on the road, will approach about 400 kilometers.

The car will arrive in the second half of 2025 but there are no confirmed prices.

TOYOTA BZ4X

Toyota’s first electric SUV is updated with what should be an impulse to a model that has sold very little.

With this relaunch, which will also arrive in the second half of 2025 and for which we have no prices, the Japanese claim that They have won more than 70 kilometers of autonomy in the large battery option by improving the efficiency of its electric motors. In addition, battery pre -conceptioning of up to 30 minutes is also now available to offer better performance and load more quickly.

The mechanical offer will be very similar to that offered in the Toyota C-HR+. There will be a small 57.7 kWh battery model associated with a 123 kW (165 hp) engine that will deliver a homologated autonomy of 445 kilometers (20 kilometers more than the above -mentioned model) and two options for a battery that in this case remains at 73.1 kWh. One of them with 165 kW (221 hp) engine and autonomy of 573 kilometers and another with 252 kW (338 hp) and 520 kilometers autonomy.

Toyota Urban Cruiser

With much less details, Toyota has also advanced that he will put on the street El Toyota Urban Cruiser, a model designed for the urban environment but with a battery option that will allow you to travel without many inconveniences.

At the moment, we only know that it will have 49 and 61 kWh batteriesso we can expect autonomies on the highway and highway that will move between 250 and 300 kilometers between load and load. Toyota has announced that they will use LFP batteries, so we expect a more content price. Of course, the latter has not been confirmed. Neither does your release date.

The Urban Cruiser is a new compact SUV developed from the urban SUV prototype presented in 2023. While its compact exterior dimensions give it a great maneuverability in urban environments, the cabin maximizes the space for passengers with a system of sliding rear seats. It has two battery options (with gross capacity of 49 and 61 kWh), and both use ferrophosphate lithium technology (Lifepo), which offers advantages such as durability, safety and reduced cost, as well as the front or total traction option.

Lexus Rz

With a much more sporty concept, the Lexus RZ adds more completely electric options to its range designed to increase the sensations at the wheel. In this case, we talk about a car that will arrive in autumn of 2025.

From Lexus they claim that the car has improved its total traction system, which will include the new management system that we already talked about in this article and that it will have a “New Interactive Manual Unitwhich provides a more attractive and pleasant driving experience. “That is, we can expect some gear change simulation system, something that has also been talking about.

As for their mechanical abilities, all versions will be sold with 76.96 kWh battery but there are up to three configurations in terms of their engines. The Lexus RZ 500E and RZ 500 E F Sport will be sold with double front and rear engine of 167 kW (224 hp). In the first case, at maximum power, it will generate 280 kW (375 hp) and in the second a maximum of 300 kW (402 hp).

If we talk about autonomy, the Lexus RZ 500E homologate an autonomy of 500 kilometers and RZ 500E F Sport for its increase in power is 455 kilometers.

Finally, the most restrained version will be the Lexus RZ 350E, in this case with the greatest autonomy available in the three models (575 kilometers) but sacrificing the rear engine, so it will be front traction and remains in 167 kW (224 hp).

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