says the bZ3 has been developed based on the Family Lounge concept, an idea that"cars provide a space to enjoy time with family and friends, rather than merely being a means of transportation." The automaker says the bZ3 offers a coherent and comfortable interior space and enhanced digital features"perfectly integrated inside the cabin to suit customer preferences."
Now, as far as the styling is concerned, the Toyota bZ3 is not exactly a surprise as it has been teased by the automaker via the bZ SDN Concept last year as well asAs with the bZ4X, the bZ3 features the Toyota bZ series' hammerhead shark-like design format, but the sedan body style gives it a much higher aerodynamic efficiency.
Inside, the electric sedan features Toyota's Digital Island system that integrates a large vertical center display with a tray-type console. In addition to wireless charging, it integrates functions for linking smartphones and multimedia, as well as air conditioning, music, trunk release, and other controls. Voice control is also part of the system.
These are all the details Toyota is willing to share so far, along with the fact the bZ3 will be produced by FAW Toyota and sold through the joint venture's dealer network in China. We don't get a launch timeline, but mentioned a production and sales debut before the end of this year, as well as an estimated base price of around $28,000.
When will Toyota make their own EV? Their previous poorly received, quality challenged EV was made by GAC, and this next EV is made by BYD. BYD has no consumer vehicle manufacturing in the US, so we will not see this vehicle in North America. Toyota is in trouble.