Toyota bz4X - A Robot Beyond Zero Sense - Test Drive | Everyday Driver 

A year ago I bought a bZ4X XLE AWD with the winter package and level 2 charging cable. It was $43k, not $53k. The limited edition has the 360 view and the funky rabbit ear spoilers which were not worth the extra money in my estimation. I'm pretty sure I'm getting better mileage and efficiency than in the video but I drive in eco mode all the time. Interesting it's compared to the Bolt in the video. I'm not sure they are in the same category in regard to build quality, reliability as well as passenger, cargo space and comfort. Yes, it definitely is a commuter car and not a cross county vehicle even though I've watched videos of drivers who did use it for that. I chose the bZ4X because I wanted all the pluses of driving an EV without having to operate it with an instruction manual in my lap or driving it from a computer screen. (yes, I'm old) There is also the value variable to be considered and value can be subjective at times. The Bolt is a cheaper ev with slightly more range but it's also a thousand pounds lighter, smaller and not as comfortable. Range was not an issue for me. At the price I was willing to pay the Toyota easily won. If my budget were ten grand more I might have considered something else.

Hi Guys, in France, after a recent discount, the MSRP is 35000 euros. Coming from 53000 euros in January, what a bargain!

This is the equivalent of $69K in the UK. I have just collected my top spec AWD and it's lovely. I'm getting 3.8-4.1 miles/kWh which is great for this size of vehicle.

Hi, from Japan!! Japanese prefer to say letter “Z” as “Zetto”. Like BMW Z4 is “Zetto 4”. Nissan Z is “Nissan Zetto”. Dragon Ball Z is “Dragon Ball Zetto”. We love Zetto!! Ha ha. I always love to hear about exterior and interior from you two. Your explanation is very understandable as always. The greatest car channel more than any other car channel for me!!

I dunno how different the X Mode in this is to my Outback, but it made a difference when I drove in snow the first time. Tires slipped going up a hill, i turned on X mode and it figured it out, surprisingly. Made up for my inexperience.

I think you are reviewing last year's model. I have the awd XLE model and get about 200 in Seattle at 80% charge. The vehicle has averaged 4 miles/kwh on on a 72.8 kwh battery. Not sure if it's a heat thing in Texas, but a full charge here would easily get over 250. Also, my 2024 doesn't have colors on the temp display.

5:49 "If you get the $7500 thing..." Yeah that's kinda the problem, the bZ4X and Solterra don't qualify for the $7500 Federal Incentive. It might also (at least in AWD form) be the slowest charging EV on the market, other than *maybe* the small-battery Nissan Leaf, which has an air cooled battery and uses Chademo. The HVAC is also weirdly inefficient for some reason. I think Toyota still does the rolling 24 hour window of 2 DCFC sessions before DC charging is disabled? Ignoring the slow charging speeds, it pretty much eliminates this and the Solterra for road trips.

We bought a low mile demo 2023 BZ4X limited (the same as you reviewed) for under $30,000, which is about the same price as an entry level RAV4. I guess at that price, that makes the BZ4X the best EV you guys have ever reviewed. Toyota designed the car for long term reliability, including the battery which was spec'd at 10 years with no more than 10% battery degradation. For us, this car is not lacking in quality of materials or fit & finish from the Lexus UX250h we traded in.

This is a strategic, well thought out car to ensure that the media and toyota's investors stop bitching about no EVs as well as having a great justification for not making more EVs when the dollars lost is reporyed.

BTW, in Canada we say ZED instead of ZEE as well.

I’ve heard it called “busy forks “

As a BZ4X owner myself, I completely agree with everything said in your conclusion. For me, the range is ok, but the price is just way too high. Thats why Im leasing mine, I would never buy the BZ4X for the asking price, it needs to come down. Im coming from a RAV4 plug in, the most noticeable thing was the floor height. Getting in and out of the car is very different, and my parents who are getting old and have difficulty with hip, leg & knee joints struggled quite abit, so I would say the bz4x is not a good car if these are things you have issues with

“Nissan leaf moment” 😂 On a more serious note, this is the type of car review I come to everyday driver for. I’m always happy to hear the delightful things, but more so of the ocean of reality you guys deliver.

current incentive offer is 16,250 right off the bat, brings it down pretty nice

Great review video! You've got a new sub! I have the '24 XLE. It's my first EV and I love it! I haven't bought gas since April. I did the lease special which made the payment $300 a month with no money down. They have a similar lease deal now like other EV manufacturers. I have a few videos of my experience on my channel, and I hope to make great videos like yours one day!

Toyota has a $15,000 off lease deal right now even on the base XLE that makes this so worth it I got one and I love it. I have charging at home so range is a none issue for me. This vehicle is great for the regular everyday driver ha get it?

In finland kia ev6 is allmost 20k euros more expensive than solterras. Solterra touring mid trim level prices start from 47ke now, when subaru allready lowered prices twice in this year.

isn't bolt a lifted compact? and the bz4X a mid size SUV with actual ride hight? not like most crossovers EV?

On another note, I think the big price differential between this and something like the bolt is that they’re not in the same class (imo), isn’t the bolt way smaller of a car? Still expensive but just wondering

The most concerning thing about this video, is that Paul might not have seen Star Wars???

It's relatively expensive, has poor range, and looks like an Aztec. Don't think this is going to be a hit for Toyota.

Nice vid. I still think you guys should Hi-five each other everytime you switch sides. Make it happen.

Thanks for the review. I have a 2020 Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid AWD in excel trim and it's really good but not fun! This is too expensive, with a silly range and the boot (trunk) is smaller that the RAV4. And yep I really do use the RAV4 off road a lot, which is why I changed from an Estate Octavia vRS petrol with limited ground clearance ( but great car ). Cheers

That front end is just unfortunate. I think the Solterra looks substantially better in its grille and headlight design. But the shared interior just leaves me cold, especially the gauge pod and the shape of the center stack/console.

If Subaru had made a good EV, I would be driving one now. I think the Rivian will be what I buy.

With how Elon’s acting at the moment, there’s absolutely no way he gets my money. No way. Not a penny in my pocket will ever go to Trump’s campaign. Forget it. This BZ4X is fine, frankly. It’s not just an appliance. Let’s call it an amusing appliance. Like this fridge that talks to you. There’s a BZ4X in my driveway right now. I’m very, very, very happy with it.

Toyota just mailed it in with this robot.

Saying the weird part, Todd is almost unrecognizable and looks 15 years younger when his hair is pulled back and needs to get it cut short. There. I said it. Now back to cars everyone.

This is 53k USD?! Base model is $53k CAD up here in your hat... how does that work?!

Shifting is very simple, you sound like my wife

My GF just bought a 24 Lexus UX250h, $45k, 450 range.

Not a car that I have any interest in. It makes the Pontiac Aztek look good, so it’s got that going for it.

In China it costs 25-35 $ American dollars. This is nice price. 75 k for this - insanity.

54k for a poor range car is kinda sad.

You cant say it drives fine if its just 20,000 cheaper. You can literally say the samething for any cars. Porche taycan drives amazing if its only 50,000 cheaper. Ford lightning is amazing ev truck if its priced 30,000 cheaper. Ioniq 6 is tesla killer if its 20,000 cheaper. Any car is great and amazing if its cheaper.....

Toyota is getting too big of a head, and people are simply telling them yes I’d pay even more for my Toyota… Buying Honda all day every day if affordable goes along with reliable to you

This is the first video I’ve seen from yall ever that I have FORCED myself to watch … not because of yall but the vehicle. This vehicle is so not great it’s just sad. But I am with yall through thick and thing … so here I am guys … (And I am a Toyota fan overall, and I do NOT dislike EVs or SUV/CUVs)

The hyundai ioniq 5 I think is a better value

Just in time for prime day and was planning to get one for our September vacation. You could do room cooling fans, air purifiers

Get a rav 4 hybrid.

Cry me a river over a damn volume knob for the freaking radio! There are two buttons on the radio for volume and a toggle switch on the steering wheel for the volume. As far as price goods, you pay for the Toyota quality. The Chevy EV will not last as long as the Toyota models. Toyota's battery warranty is 10 years / 150k miles. Chevy is 8 years / 100k miles.

Styling wise, I'm not a fan of that droop over the rear wheel - it's done on other cars, and I don't like it there either - and the front black section that goes from wheel-well exacerbating to just running off to make friends with the headlight... That panel ruins both the bz4X and Solterra for me. Especially the lower trims where it's just unpainted plastic!

24:10 buy a used Tesla. It may even have a chance of making money for you without leaving the driveway.

Too bad they wasted a nice practical design on an all electric car like this....these days Toyota always denies us with somthing or other in all their vehicles it seems....

I saw the Subaru version - the Solterra - parked at the chargers where I work. What a stunningly ugly automobile. It looked especially bad parked next to the Polestar 2. That said, the latter is disappointing as far as interior space goes. And yeah...I drove a Bolt for work a few years ago, and that's a great zippy little city car. No way I'd pay over 50k for this.

The weird thing is people are buying them. I'm sure Toyota is horrified sales are going up. They tried like hell to make this thing unattractive, uncompetitive on specs and price, and even told people the wheels would fall off and yes, gave it a crap name, and people are still buying them! They sold almost 10,000 of them in the US last year and might sell twice that in 2024! This is a disaster for Toyota because every sale takes one sale from their high margin tailpipe cars and proves their "customers don't want EVs" talking point wrong.

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One of the worst cars for sale in North America, I just watched this one for laughs.

no thanks, I will take Tesla model Y Long Range rear-wheel drive with a rated range of 320 miles for $38.5k after $7500 and before state incentive.

It's the worst EV, made by a company who hates EV.

Avoid. Overpriced. Milktoast.

I have a lot of confidence in Toyota’s capabilities so I can only conclude that they made this intentionally bad so that they wouldn’t have to make of sell many of them. They made the decision to put a smaller battery in this so the range is low and the AWD has two small motors giving it the same horsepower as the FWD. Nobody else does that. On a more subjective level, my opinion is that they made this ugly inside and out. It has wheel well cladding that makes it look like it got in an accident and was repaired with the wrong parts. The inside has that terrible instrument cluster and yes if you want to sabotage your car, give is buttons for the volume rather than a knob. Then make it charge slowly and limit the number of times you can charge it in a day. See? EVs suck so you should keep buying hybrids and ICE vehicles.

Wow you really suckered yourselves into driving this pathetic vehicle. Another DOA product from Toyota as usual You should have just garaged it and pretended it doesn’t exist. Then when the car goes back to Toyota just say oh I forgot to review it