The China-made Toyota bZ5 fastback SUV started deliveries in 100 cities of the Middle Kingdom. Priced at 129,800 yuan (18,075 USD), this car boasts a BYD battery, up to 630 km range, and a peak power of 200 kW (268 hp).
The Toyota bZ5 is a fastback crossover launched on June 10 in China. It is being manufactured by the FAW-Toyota joint venture. Moreover, this vehicle adopts BYD tech on board, including an LFP battery from FinDreams. The bZ5 will rival such models as the Tesla Model Y, the Deepal S07, and the Leapmotor C10 in China.
Toyota bZ5 deliveries
With a sales start on June 10, it took FAW-Toyota six days to kick off deliveries of the bZ5. The joint venture shared on official social media channels that the new electric crossover is being delivered in 100 cities across China. The first group of owners was handed over the keys. Other potential consumers are free to experience test drives.
We will remind you that the Toyota bZ5 derives from the bZ Sports Crossover concept car revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show 2023. This model is co-developed by Toyota, FAW, and BYD. Currently, there is no information about the Japanese automaker’s plans to sell it anywhere but China. So, this vehicle became another made-in-China-for-China product alongside the bZ3 sedan.
The Toyota bZ5 costs 129,800 – 199,800 yuan (18,075 – 27,820 USD) in China. This price tag underlines the Japanese automaker’s aggressive pricing in China. However, FAW-Toyota hasn’t disclosed the number of orders the bZ5 got after the launch ceremony.
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The Toyota bZ5 is a mid-size fastback SUV with dimensions of 4780/1866/1510 mm. The wheelbase reaches 2,880 mm. For comparison, the Tesla Model Y “Juniper” is 10 mm longer, 54 mm wider, and 114 mm higher than the bZ5. The Japanese car adopts 21-inch wheels, flush door handles, and a LiDAR on the roof.
The interior of the Toyota bZ5 boasts a 15.6-inch floating screen, a round steering wheel, and a small gear shifter in the center tunnel. The vehicle also has a small LCD instrument panel. This model has heated front seats, a surround-view camera system, and an adaptive cruise control. The top-trim bZ5 offers 10 JBL speakers, a 12V power outlet in the trunk, and front-seat memory.
The Toyota bZ5 has two LFP battery options from BYD’s subsidiary FinDreams. The entry-level pack offers a capacity of 65.28 kWh. It is suitable for 550 km of CLTC range. The larger battery provides 73.984 kWh and up to 630 km under CLTC conditions. The bZ5 adopts a front-mounted electric motor with a peak power output of 200 kW (268 hp).
