Toyota bZ7
| Toyota bZ7 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2025 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: Guangzhou (GAC Toyota) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
The Toyota bZ7 is a battery electric full-size sedan produced by Toyota through the GAC Toyota joint venture in China. Forming part of the bZ series, it is set to be produced in 2025.
Overview
The Toyota bZ7 is the second sedan and fifth model to be part of the Toyota bZ ("beyond Zero") series of zero-emissions vehicles following the bZ5 crossover SUV. Before its introduction, the bZ7 was previewed by the bZ Satisfied Space (Chinese: 舒享空间), a battery electric concept sedan that was showcased at Auto Guangzhou 2023. It was developed by GAC Toyota. Its design was inspired by the bZ Sport Crossover Concept.[1]
The model was also shown in Auto China 2024 in Beijing.[2] In November 2024, the model was released as bZ7 in 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show.[3] The production version of the bZ7 made its debut at the 2025 Auto Shanghai.[4][5] It is the company's first vehicle to feature Huawei's HarmonyOS system.[6][7]
See also
References
- ^ "Toyota teases stylish electric sedan and SUV ready to take on Tesla". ArenaEV.com. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Curry, Iain (26 April 2024). "Beijing show: Toyota's electric future just got sexier". EV Central. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ Andrews, Mark (20 November 2024). "All-electric Toyota bZ7 concept debuts in China, likely equipped with BYD powertrain". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (23 April 2025). "The Toyota bZ7 Is a Chinese Electric Flagship Sedan". motor1.com.
- ^ Nedelea, Andrei (23 April 2025). "The Toyota bZ7 Looks Fantastic. Too Bad It's Only For China". InsideEVs.
- ^ Dong Yi Chen (23 April 2025). "Toyota bZ7 is the first joint venture car with Huawei HarmonyOS in China, company says". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Tudose, Sergiu (23 April 2025). "Toyota bZ7 Electric Sedan Unveiled With Flagship Size and Styling, Packs Avalon EV Vibes". autoevolution.