Toyota unveils 2 bZ concept cars at Auto Shanghai 2023

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled two bZ (beyond Zero) concept models at the ongoing Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, namely the Sport Crossover Concept and FlexSpace Concept.

The Toyota bZ Sport Crossover Concept, TMC said, is a crossover-type battery electric vehicle (BEV) with active and distinctive styling being jointly developed by Toyota; FAW Toyota Motor Co.; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd. (TMEC); and BYD Toyota EV Technology Co., Ltd. (BTET) ― a joint venture established by Toyota and BYD Co., Ltd. (BYD).

In addition to the Toyota bZ Sport Crossover Concept’s active and iconic styling, the concept car is being designed with functions to provide a personal space for younger customers, or Generation Z. It is also being developed so that its functions will continue to evolve after purchase, including intelligent features such as driver assistance and automatic parking, so that owners can continuously enjoy a most up-to-date car with all five senses.

The Toyota bZ Sport Crossover Concept is planned to be produced and sold by FAW Toyota Motor.

As for the Toytota bZ FlexSpace Concept, the family-oriented sport utility vehicle (SUV)-type BEV is being jointly developed by Toyota, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., and TMEC.

The Toytota bZ FlexSpace Concept is focusing on building a “Cozy Home,” which will create a space that families can use safely, comfortably, and freely with peace of mind. On that note, the bZ FlexSpace Concept looks to offer a large cabin space, ease of use, advanced safety, a reliable cruising range, as well as various intelligent functions.

Development is ongoing to create a car that is ideal for families, friends, and couples to make daily life even more enjoyable.

The Toytota bZ FlexSpace Concept is planned to be produced and sold by GAC Toyota Motor.

Both bZ concept cars will be launched in the Chinese market in 2024 as two models out of the 10 BEV models that Toyota plans to release by 2026.

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