Toyota BZ4X review: What took Toyota so long?!

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
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    This is the all-new Toyota BZ4X!
    It’s Toyota’s first purpose-built electric car, and Mat’s on hand to find out whether it has what it takes to compete with class leaders such as the VW ID.4, Audi Q4 e-tron & Kia EV6!
    So let’s take a closer look. For starters, the BZ4X looks pretty stylish at first, with a sloping roof and full-length light bar at the back, through to some pretty smart chrome panelling at the front. However, on closer inspection, there’s quite a bit of plastic cladding across the car, including the rear bumper and around the wheel arches - not what you’d normally expect from a top-of-the-range model!
    Thankfully, the interior is pretty impressive. The model we have here has a large infotainment screen up front, and the cabin generally has a bit of a futuristic feel to it.
    You can get the BZ4X as either a front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Both models come with a 71kWh battery pack, while the largest claimed range you can achieve is in the front-wheel-drive edition, at 317 miles. In terms of power, the four-wheel-drive model has the upper hand, at 218hp.
    The starting price of this all-new Toyota is £42,000. But do you think it could sway you away from other more established class leaders? You’ll have to stick with Mat and see for yourself!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:48 Exterior Design
    02:00 Interior
    04:01 Back Seats
    05:39 Boot
    06:49 5 Annoying Things
    08:25 5 Good Things
    10:04 Charging & Batteries
    11:07 Driving
    13:49 0-60mph & Brake Test
    14:44 Verdict
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    Volkswagen ID.4 review: bit.ly/Volkswagen-ID-4-Review...
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  Před rokem +284

    4:25 What is this pocket for? 🤷‍♂

  • @joelgodbehere9671
    @joelgodbehere9671 Před rokem +1585

    Always love the reviews Matt does on this channel, but does anyone else ever think, what is the sound system in the car like? Would love a quick mention on whether the speakers are good or tinny etc.

    • @aabidamn
      @aabidamn Před rokem +14

      And thestraightpipes (For cars that are also sold in Canada). Mat sometimes mention how the soundsystems are like. Though I must say that for cars that are in a lower price range, there's no real need for him to make any mention about the speakers because they are all pretty much Meh. They do the job, but there's not much expectations in the first place.

    • @iKaGe01
      @iKaGe01 Před rokem +19

      I'm the same. Sound is important to me which is why I can never spec a car with the standard sound systems (typically paper cones)

    • @DrDrops420
      @DrDrops420 Před rokem +9

      you can take my word but don't have to care. i have tried sound system in 3 different toyota (2016 rav4 hybride, i think the 2020 model of camry and the c-hr and im
      not gonna lie Toyota has one of the worst sound system in a car😂 mazda is 200% way better, along volkswagen that is not bad but i don't know the rest of it

    • @DrDrops420
      @DrDrops420 Před rokem +1

      oh and kia has one good too!

    • @YoyoZee
      @YoyoZee Před rokem +13

      If you want sound, watch the SavageGeese reviews of cars, they get the sound professionally analysed!

  • @_lonath_
    @_lonath_ Před rokem +315

    Fun fact, every car in Japan (maybe some other countries too) beep like that when in reverse gear

    • @QqKamilqQ
      @QqKamilqQ Před rokem +1

      May I ask why that is?

    • @siniestrogawab
      @siniestrogawab Před rokem +56

      @@QqKamilqQ Its for safety reason (people can hear that someone is reversing and blind people also) and its by law mandatory to have.

    • @hoagy_ytfc
      @hoagy_ytfc Před rokem +7

      My GR Yaris doesn’t do it. So it seems they turn it off for some export cars.

    • @pemainmobile8007
      @pemainmobile8007 Před rokem +4

      @@hoagy_ytfc mb bcs GR yaris is rally car but u can drive to public road, so they remove the beep for reason

    • @dmitricalnev7037
      @dmitricalnev7037 Před rokem +27

      @@siniestrogawab that's for outside beeping, why beeping inside the car? :)

  • @Navind123
    @Navind123 Před rokem +101

    Don't know about cars but I got a pretty good knowledge about how durable is galaxy fold after watching matt's videos🤣

    • @tocreatee5736
      @tocreatee5736 Před rokem +7

      galaxy fold is JUNK🤣

    • @AryanDeep7
      @AryanDeep7 Před rokem +9

      @@tocreatee5736 what is better than that in Fold-able form factor?

    • @staigenerator2949
      @staigenerator2949 Před rokem +1

      @@AryanDeep7 exactly. For what it is, it’s great

    • @robinholmescnx
      @robinholmescnx Před rokem

      Cars running on batteries don't excite me untill they charge in 5 minutes and have a range of over 400 miles.

  • @popstars4444
    @popstars4444 Před rokem +10

    Your videos are always great but the editing is really sharp on this one. Big improvement. Well done.

  • @Dqtube
    @Dqtube Před rokem +137

    If it had been introduced in 2018 then it would have been great, but now the Korean offerings are slightly better.

    • @dwadd7528
      @dwadd7528 Před rokem +4

      YUP THIS IS KOREAN😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Yarmox
      @Yarmox Před rokem +9

      The korean ones may combust

    • @uludak8468
      @uludak8468 Před rokem +13

      @@Yarmox
      and the japabese fall apart

    • @Yarmox
      @Yarmox Před rokem +3

      @@uludak8468 Name one that falls apart

    • @uludak8468
      @uludak8468 Před rokem +1

      @@Yarmox
      this stapled soapbox

  • @theAquillo
    @theAquillo Před rokem +223

    Wow I was really excited for this car to be an overwhelming must buy EV. But I am a bit disappointed at the downsides that you mentioned Matt, some of them like controlling the menu and the rear cam quality, I was expecting to be flawless. Agree with the ‘shortlist’ verdict.

    • @iwantedtosavetheworld7358
      @iwantedtosavetheworld7358 Před rokem

      random person on the internet here:
      in crux just ”buy” it

    • @pitech4446
      @pitech4446 Před rokem +15

      just the exterior of the cheap plastic makes a new EV model look cheap....Toyota blew it

    • @manu.yt25
      @manu.yt25 Před rokem +13

      This is just a bad car, Toyota spent years paying lobbyists against EVs (just to protect their high margins on hybrids) but they realized too late that they made a huge mistake and then yeah they made this forgettable electric SUV that is too expensive and too basic... If they don't wake up they will be crushed down by chinese manufacturers, MG is already bringing some very affordable EVs and it's only the beginning..

    • @iwantedtosavetheworld7358
      @iwantedtosavetheworld7358 Před rokem +6

      @@manu.yt25 lobbied? idk
      forgettable design? perhaps
      basic features? yea
      will it drive 400k+ miles? HECK YES!
      so calm your horses

    • @manu.yt25
      @manu.yt25 Před rokem +6

      @@iwantedtosavetheworld7358 Yep Toyota has been of the company who lobbied the most against battery EVs in the past decade, because they were trying to protect their hybrid market, but they ended up making a big mistake that they are already paying today and who will probably threaten the group as a whole by 2030...
      Good luck if you expect to drive that bZ4x for so long, it doesn't even have a good battery technology in term of longevity, for that you better check the EV Toyota is launching in China soon ("bZ sedan") where Toyota had to be a partner of BYD (one of the world battery and EV manufacturing leader) to get something "decent" on the market using LFP batteries who have a better longevity than regular Lithium-Cobalt and also it doesn't use the disliked Cobalt who has problems of bad press due to child labour in the congolese supply). The very fact Toyota had to knock to BYD's door to get something correct to launch on the Chinese market tells you how bad Toyota's current situation is. For sure the future will be BYD cars without a partnership to get the Toyota logo on them, Toyota will most likely get crushed by Chinese cars, they're leading in term of battery tech and cost. Sorry to say, but a handful of Toyota fanboys might not be enough to save them... 😅

  • @peterbland7227
    @peterbland7227 Před rokem +61

    For Toyota it was shocking to hear of a recall already because the wheels might fall off. Yikes.

    • @jimmyjango5213
      @jimmyjango5213 Před rokem +1

      Yep

    • @kfx3907
      @kfx3907 Před rokem +1

      It's just a Toyota

    • @akk3211
      @akk3211 Před rokem

      Oh what a feeling!

    • @honshin23
      @honshin23 Před rokem

      Toyota is worse than Chinese cars.

    • @p2bas1
      @p2bas1 Před rokem

      had a friend who paid for the car and was waiting for 6 months to get it for this reason. Unacceptable for a car at this price range, or any price to be honest

  • @bored-old-man
    @bored-old-man Před rokem +17

    I'm glad I ordered a Kia EV6 and didn't wait for this.

    • @aoh4905
      @aoh4905 Před rokem +2

      no one waited for this man lol

  • @manko45-45
    @manko45-45 Před rokem +46

    GR86 plz!!!!!

  • @Nomad243
    @Nomad243 Před rokem +5

    I've been enjoying your car reviews Mat, I love the humor that you have like at 3:58, just the way you say " that's less than perfect", I laughed way more than I needed to 🤣.

  • @haseeb_khalil
    @haseeb_khalil Před rokem

    Was waiting for your review about this car

  • @motch6182
    @motch6182 Před rokem +36

    The back up BEEP was originally installed in the PRIUS. Its for people that are new to Hybrid or EV's that may not know they put the car in Reverse! Although, this is an item you can have your dealership change to ONE BEEP, just as you put it in reverse it will beep once and that's it.

    • @andytwonames
      @andytwonames Před 10 měsíci +5

      I thought it was for blind drivers

    • @nicksmithlangold
      @nicksmithlangold Před 4 měsíci

      I have a hybrid corrola, no reverse beep on that. ( I have ordered a bZ4x)

    • @Natefive59
      @Natefive59 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@nicksmithlangoldhow’s your bz?

    • @nicksmithlangold
      @nicksmithlangold Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@Natefive59 don't pick it up until May 26

    • @victoro6331
      @victoro6331 Před měsícem

      @@nicksmithlangold🎉exciting!

  • @aaaa-ig6sc
    @aaaa-ig6sc Před rokem +60

    They raised the price just after this was filmed by a couple of grand it's now almost £44k starting. Going to sell as well as the UX 300e that flopped

    • @peternystrom921
      @peternystrom921 Před rokem +15

      They want it to flopp, flopp = ppl dont want EV = Win for Toyota

    • @trevorshields7347
      @trevorshields7347 Před rokem +2

      All car prices are going up due to the rise in price of raw materials.

    • @WillAH956
      @WillAH956 Před rokem +2

      @@trevorshields7347 actually that is just the symptom of central banks printing money into oblivion

    • @aaaa-ig6sc
      @aaaa-ig6sc Před rokem +6

      @@trevorshields7347 the problem they have is they may want £44k for it but finding people willing to pay that for what is a mediocre car is going to be difficult. It needed to be at £34k to have any hope of attracting the typical loyal Toyota buyer.

    • @trevorshields7347
      @trevorshields7347 Před rokem

      @@peternystrom921 It's not a case of what people want. its happening, whether they like it or not!

  • @rickywinataa
    @rickywinataa Před rokem +70

    Lower model of cars in japan domestic market would get sold without any infotaiment, which is why generally the car settings are in the speedometer instead of infotaiment

  • @jace888au
    @jace888au Před rokem +2

    I’m so glad you check whether a galaxy fold fits. Wireless charging in some cars is moot if I can’t fit my phone in!

  • @kaylachebby990
    @kaylachebby990 Před rokem

    I like the videos can't wait to buy my first car watching all the way from kenya

  • @williamdrijver4141
    @williamdrijver4141 Před rokem +80

    18 inch tires are perfect. Much more comfortable, and much less risk of damaging the alloy wheels.

    • @divefraggle
      @divefraggle Před rokem +5

      Probably get about 10-20 more miles of range too.

    • @andersriksson100
      @andersriksson100 Před rokem

      Good review as usual. Rims, well Matt is still a "kid" and to them size and discomfort matters differently... 😉

    • @ukgroucho
      @ukgroucho Před rokem +2

      And replacement tyres likely a lot cheaper as they are not bling / sporty

    • @MrSiiperantau
      @MrSiiperantau Před rokem +1

      Especially the wheel tear off issue, love how they will recall 2700 units for this issue

    • @JJamJ
      @JJamJ Před rokem

      If the tyres and wheels stay on the car that is! I believe Toyota are recalling the car and even buying them back from the customer as they do not have a fix for the problem yet.

  • @yzhang9265
    @yzhang9265 Před rokem +9

    Thanks for the review Matt. 41k GBP for a compact EV is still a challenge : )

  • @BFArch0n
    @BFArch0n Před 2 měsíci +1

    Creep is great for keeping your foot over the brake instead of the torque go pedal when parking in tight spaces.

  • @matdob7677
    @matdob7677 Před rokem +1

    "I'm sure that is perfectly safe" Oh Matt, you crack me up. 😆

  • @borisdemelo
    @borisdemelo Před rokem +60

    3:07 being able to change those settings quickly without taking your hands off the steering wheel is a good thing. The reason people typically don’t change those things while driving is *because* it’s in the touchscreen in other cars.

    • @OriginalPuro
      @OriginalPuro Před rokem +8

      Also, fiddling with monitors while driving, like a cell phone or the infotainment system, is highly dangerous.
      The important functions should always be available with an analog button.

    • @yagooatthegoat
      @yagooatthegoat Před rokem +1

      Also because toyota does not have a global infotainment system. They use after market oem's im pretty sure

    • @borisdemelo
      @borisdemelo Před rokem +5

      @@yagooatthegoat the infotainment system you see in the BZ4X is Toyota’s in-house developed system by their US technology arm. It’s showing up in any new or refreshed model since last year. Started with the new Lexus NX, but it’s also in the refreshed RAV4 and Corolla. In the US, it’s also in the Lexus LX, Toyota Tundra and Sequoia.

    • @XMG3
      @XMG3 Před 10 měsíci

      yes but why hide them under 6 layers of menu if ease is what they were after lol

    • @evdanielsson7
      @evdanielsson7 Před 9 měsíci

      @@borisdemelocorrect. I find it strange that we get wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in the US with this system; but, he says Android Auto requires a cable for his market.

  • @JSmith73
    @JSmith73 Před rokem +18

    Awesome review. Definitely reached a level where zero effs need to be given to holding back on honesty!

    • @raven4k998
      @raven4k998 Před rokem

      what the hall is with that center console how does one scoot over to the other seat like you would in a normal car?

  • @charlesdevlin9687
    @charlesdevlin9687 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi Matt love your videos find them really helpful however I have a question, “why are the floor mats in the cars you are reviewing always ‘dirty’ lol”

  • @halilaydn4575
    @halilaydn4575 Před rokem +3

    Hi carwow I m from turkiye I'm waiting for the togg brand to be released I hope I can see a review of it on this channel when that time comes I believe I will be a very happy person (sorry if there is a mistake in the translation)

  • @senzelian
    @senzelian Před rokem +133

    Weren't they recently recalled because their wheels could fall off?

    • @senoow4215
      @senoow4215 Před rokem +26

      They were

    • @grozaphy
      @grozaphy Před rokem +39

      Yes. Embarrassing given how long Toyota has been making cars.

    • @bonzobonanza
      @bonzobonanza Před rokem +19

      Yep. There was a recent recall. That's why Doug DeMuro pulled his Bz4x review.

    • @samirav1137
      @samirav1137 Před rokem +16

      Overrated company

    • @TheSuperBoyProject
      @TheSuperBoyProject Před rokem +17

      Just tighten the wheel nuts. Like jesus, people will grip onto anything to complain.

  • @Dionn91
    @Dionn91 Před rokem +88

    I can't help but feel that this car seems to translate the general attitude of Japanese companies that are slow and reluctant to adopt change, quite the opposite of the South Korean companies' attitude and mentality toward embracing change and be bold in the new approach. A far cry from Toyota from a decade ago. I will stick my lookout to Hyundai, KIA, and other European carmakers I think.

    • @MarcioIkuno
      @MarcioIkuno Před rokem +18

      I live in Japan. You are totally right about it. Japanese companies are all like you said.

    • @eugp4198
      @eugp4198 Před rokem +17

      But they are still the largest auto maker in the world because there are still a lot of slow adopters as their customer. Toyota will still continue to be one of the largest company as long as there are slow adopters in this world.

    • @MarcioIkuno
      @MarcioIkuno Před rokem +4

      @@eugp4198 Well pointed.

    • @reisen1932
      @reisen1932 Před rokem +7

      Indeed, Japanese companies are so conservative. Looks at Toshiba or Mitsubishi, good example of what happened to them. Toyota was one of the last adopting Android Auto/Apple P Car. But that's also a unique way of them, and there're many customers who will just love the way it is.

    • @eugp4198
      @eugp4198 Před rokem +3

      The difference in Toyota is their philosophy that sets them apart. It is not a matter of "can do" but if they "want to do"..
      That was how their Lexus once dethroned the Germans and Audi still couldn't keep up in US till today.
      Once they launched their GR Yaris and GR Corolla, it took the industry by storm, Hyundai "N" can't even come close.
      Now it is getting more exciting when Toyota is committed in EV, they will for sure coming in with a big wave and setting them apart from the rest.

  • @miladmilad378
    @miladmilad378 Před rokem +2

    Hello, I have test driven the BZ4X twice so far. Everything is great about the car. But the consumption is very high and the battery runs out very quickly. As you have a good contact with Toyota Germany I would like to ask you to forward this feedback so that an update can be made to the cars and this problem has been fixed.

  • @dawn-moon
    @dawn-moon Před rokem +22

    A glove box, a decent rear view mirror, and I would buy it :) They must have a huge stock of those VGA camera's at Toyota, because they still put them in new models it seems... so annoying. Japanese seems to live on another planet sometimes... but I like em 🙂

    • @NoContextDrivers
      @NoContextDrivers Před rokem

      The Best - Selling Car Ever by Country : czcams.com/video/VhGvjs0Xins/video.html&ab_channel=CarMania

    • @arhamkhakwani5851
      @arhamkhakwani5851 Před rokem

      Oddly the American version has a high resolution backup camera. Don't know why Toyota cheaped out on the European version

    • @petritgjeraku8318
      @petritgjeraku8318 Před rokem +4

      But why do you need a 4k backup camera tho? Don't mean to be rude but this seems a bit superficial to me😅 I'd take it if it lasts over 15 years with no major problems

    • @erensfeet5563
      @erensfeet5563 Před rokem +1

      @@petritgjeraku8318 because u cant see shit through the bad reverse camera toyota uses

  • @hareshkaria9641
    @hareshkaria9641 Před rokem +55

    Great review Matt. Toyota's are bombproof, but they have soooo lost the styling & their satnav screen is so 80s. Common guys - get with it

    • @dennisirungu2284
      @dennisirungu2284 Před rokem

      With EVs, every car maker is “bombproof”. Toyota are about to lose their reliability advantage, which is probably why they are dragging their feet with EVs and still pushing ICEs.

    • @atmark666
      @atmark666 Před rokem +3

      panasonic battery.
      Hyundai KIA EVs got notorious LG or chinese battery.

    • @800kg8
      @800kg8 Před rokem +12

      @@atmark666But Hyundai Kia is better than Toyota's fucking screen 😂

    • @yungboicontigo9278
      @yungboicontigo9278 Před rokem

      Yeah, in 2009-2010 they got the sudden acceleration problem that 90 people died.
      czcams.com/video/GF-QAi6_Vjs/video.html

    • @josephj6521
      @josephj6521 Před rokem +8

      Bombproof? They’ve had to recall of these cars due to the risk of the wheels falling off.

  • @Android-vk8yh
    @Android-vk8yh Před rokem +6

    It's nice. Looks very Lexus like and how many people are going to go and test those windows out. Toyota are late to the party but they tend to like to get it right first

  • @alexanderdr.berger3701
    @alexanderdr.berger3701 Před měsícem

    My wife and I are family doctors in Austria 🇦🇹 we love it because it’s so well made … and we have a new defender as well. Works great!!!!!

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 Před rokem

    Excellent video!

  • @papercut1987
    @papercut1987 Před rokem +3

    i think the reason the awd version doesn't gain much hp is because the rear motor is weaker. It's probably not a replacement for a mechanical awd system with torque vectoring and etc. and the added weight just eats in the mileage. If you don't have heavy snow, ground clearance is more important than awd.

    • @joebloggs830
      @joebloggs830 Před rokem +1

      Better off with FWD and a clever front diff than AWD - at least where I live and it never snows.

  • @stianpollestad754
    @stianpollestad754 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Ordered a two wheel drive today. I'll get it in May 2024. So exited!

    • @swanvictor887
      @swanvictor887 Před 5 měsíci +1

      are you insane...? There are about a thousand better cars out there you could have bought! This car is a disaster! DO SOME MORE RESEARCH!!

    • @stianpollestad754
      @stianpollestad754 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@swanvictor887 yes I am insane...

    • @javspace8452
      @javspace8452 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I'm insane 2

    • @yome7021
      @yome7021 Před 3 měsíci +1

      This is a Toyota. Nobody buys it because of how fancy other cars are.

  • @danielbalcan6270
    @danielbalcan6270 Před rokem +1

    I'm assuming that they raised with only 10 HP the 4*4 version just to overcome the losses of the added mechanical parts of AWD, no need to exploit the battery further more.

  • @johnbb99
    @johnbb99 Před rokem +1

    Blimey! Matt gets all excited about being able to remotely start the air con - this has been a facility on BMW i3s for YEARS. And, no doubt, other EVs as well. Doh!

  • @davidpevalin6075
    @davidpevalin6075 Před rokem +7

    Another great review, was excited for the BZ4X when it was announced but not so much now, glad i went for the EV6.

    • @stewieb7531
      @stewieb7531 Před rokem +1

      Would love an ev6, having to go cheap mg4 myself.

    • @LionheartLivin
      @LionheartLivin Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hyundai/Kia is doing amazing stuff with EVs, glad to see other OEMs taking EVs seriously outside of Tesla!!!;)

  • @pab3783
    @pab3783 Před rokem +33

    It doesn’t have to be fast. It’s a commuter car and 6.2 sec isn’t bad at all for a grocery getter.

    • @GalenlevyPhoto
      @GalenlevyPhoto Před rokem +3

      Plenty fast.

    • @themaster7993
      @themaster7993 Před rokem +2

      6.2 is fast for big SUV

    • @NoContextDrivers
      @NoContextDrivers Před rokem

      The Best - Selling Car Ever by Country : czcams.com/video/VhGvjs0Xins/video.html&ab_channel=CarMania

    • @petritgjeraku8318
      @petritgjeraku8318 Před rokem +6

      Exactly, what's with all this superficiality, unless you're planning on racing on the highway. Why don't you tell me how much it's going to cost me on maintenace for 10+ years and whether it's going to last a long time to get your money's worth

    • @dejomrsic6093
      @dejomrsic6093 Před rokem +1

      Its because mat gets 600 hp rs6 for free as a daily so his standards are way unrealistic

  • @davidmccarthy6061
    @davidmccarthy6061 Před rokem +2

    Expecting it to be in ZEV states only in the US. It's a token effort they can show to keep the brand loyal from straying. Slow charging and a lower range so we can't get the Subaru twin to replace our Forester for long road trip explorations in out of the way areas.

  • @Novacification
    @Novacification Před 25 dny

    Thanks for the review. Worth noting though that Toyota is late to the EV market because they previously tried to make Hydrogen work. I assume you know that of course but for anyone looking to buy one and worrying about this being their first electric car, I think the main unknown factor is the batteries as they've been working with electric motors for a while.
    I actually prefer the way they've made the "gas" pedal slow down but keep going. I have a brake if I want to stop completely and I don't really mind using it.

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 Před rokem +4

    Mat you and Yianni are my favourite car reviewers and drag racers ever and I love you both so much!

  • @Editionsz
    @Editionsz Před rokem +36

    Great review! Makes me a little nervous for their new 4runner model. Toyota makes great vehicles but those goofy fenders Subaru has and now the Vz4 has…. Hopefully not

    • @EpicB787Animations
      @EpicB787Animations Před rokem +1

      A lot of BZ4x was made by Subaru, so thankfully, unless Toyota follows that trend, the 4Runner is still up in the air, since Subaru has nothing to do with it.

    • @oliverstemp9132
      @oliverstemp9132 Před rokem +1

      This is extremely Toyota, but Toyota don’t make bigger or smaller versions of their cars

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Před rokem

      @@oliverstemp9132 ye.

    • @NoContextDrivers
      @NoContextDrivers Před rokem

      The Best - Selling Car Ever by Country : czcams.com/video/VhGvjs0Xins/video.html&ab_channel=CarMania

  • @henrikohm
    @henrikohm Před rokem +1

    Matt, the many buttons on the wheel and the design inside does not please me but the many buttons on the wheel could be because in some countries it’s not legal to operate the infotainment system while driving but the steering wheel is 👍

  • @DerbJd
    @DerbJd Před rokem

    PNE-PEDAL DRIVING - You can do this by having the adaptive radar switched on while in crawling and stop-start traffic. It will brake at it's set threshold so it doesn't hit the car in front when stopped and all you do to move forward is give the throttle a touch. BUT in the CHR I hired recently, it's very grabby doing it that way.

  • @x73v
    @x73v Před rokem +4

    Not gonna lie, that is a fantastic colour

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 Před rokem +3

    Mat you never fails to entertain, amaze and excite us!

  • @martinhammett8121
    @martinhammett8121 Před rokem

    Great & entertaining review, if your thinking of a Electric car make sure you view real world charging speeds on reviews

  • @timothyleerussell
    @timothyleerussell Před 5 měsíci +1

    I have one of these with the top trim level and I like it quite a bit. Bought it after my Porsche Cayenne Turbo S engine ate itself after explosively ejecting all 9 liters of oil. I think I may win the award for "most improvement", going from 12 mpg unleaded to whatever the equivalent measurement is for the Bz4x. Also, currently charging it with my solar panels, which is nifty.

    • @adnanhiary8950
      @adnanhiary8950 Před 4 měsíci

      So it’s better than Trubo S ? Is that’s what you trying to say

    • @timothyleerussell
      @timothyleerussell Před 4 měsíci

      @@adnanhiary8950 They're not really comparable, so no, that's not what I'm saying. It is better than _my_ Turbo S, which now lives in a junkyard.

  • @MattLavergne4
    @MattLavergne4 Před rokem +3

    Personally... I think Matt needs an LTT water bottle to test out how cup holders work with either a normal (21oz) or big water bottle (40oz) since so many people have either those or other "Hydroflask-esque" bottles for their daily intake 👀👀👀👀

  • @SPACECOWBOY705
    @SPACECOWBOY705 Před rokem +6

    Idk if there are new designers at Toyota but their recent calars have been looking quite attractive

  • @ouethojlkjn
    @ouethojlkjn Před rokem +1

    A car with a recall notice before it was released. Yes it’s good to have another TV to choose from but I wouldn’t even consider this one. Still hangovers like the bonnet has no pistons to keep it up but I suppose as it hasn’t got a front there’s no point having something like that. And surely those yoke steering wheels are death traps waiting to happen I’m sure I heard that somewhere.

  • @missakaiddamalgoda1879

    I like that all the systems are in the driver's display rather than in center. That makes car much more usable of countries like ours which will be getting the JDM of the car. So those models don't have English language in any menu. And no option to change it either. So the obvious approach is to change the infotainment system. In which if the car controls are built into it the infotainment. We are very much in trouble.
    But hate the cabin design with no glove box and no place to place your phone with the cable plugged in.

  • @pineapple8543
    @pineapple8543 Před rokem +8

    “Hi , matt Watson here from car wow” the only intro that matters 🤣

  • @xyredmax
    @xyredmax Před rokem +4

    Great review as usual. Glad you got to drive one. My dealer contacted my last month to say they had a car, then a letter from Toyota said do not let anyone near this car - I'm still waiting

  • @someguyonaguitar
    @someguyonaguitar Před rokem

    Please talk about Charging speeds /ease of use on public chargers for ev reviews

  • @nigelcramp1918
    @nigelcramp1918 Před rokem +1

    Is it correct that all the electric running gear including batteries have
    been bought wholesale from the Chinese company BYD. I agree the sound system should be covered in depth as most drivers would use this more than sat nav.

  • @romairoblackstock5100
    @romairoblackstock5100 Před rokem +3

    Okay so the UK spec Bz4x is a lot different than the US spec ones because you do have the option of controlling those safety features in the infotainment in USA .

  • @WFO.
    @WFO. Před rokem +55

    “What took so long?” Well, they sure didn’t spend enough time on painting all the body panels.

    • @jonasweber9408
      @jonasweber9408 Před rokem +7

      And a lot of money on lobbying against EVs 😄

    • @ibmtpx24
      @ibmtpx24 Před rokem +1

      Those plastic panels are there to make the impression that the car is rugged. Toyota took so long for their first EV because they did not believe in EVs until a couple of years ago.

    • @Tomoslb1
      @Tomoslb1 Před rokem

      @@ibmtpx24 Subaru is even doing it with the new WRX, not sure how I think about it.

    • @fikofikret1522
      @fikofikret1522 Před rokem

      @@ibmtpx24 why is it late? Wordwilde toyota sells the most cars of any brand and only couple of percentage is an ev. I think they sre right on time since its just started.

    • @mkgriff1492
      @mkgriff1492 Před rokem

      @@jonasweber9408 Why? Because the Japanese realized their own Electric grid could not handle electric cars. It's why after actual research Toyota developed the hydrogen engine and continues to do so. The key word here is electric grid and energy production. Do enough research and you too will realize why the Japanese didn't rush into battery powered EVs.

  • @MrMusicmicky
    @MrMusicmicky Před 5 dny

    "I think they got it wrong." You got that right. Informative review, thank you.

  • @newbeginnings8566
    @newbeginnings8566 Před rokem

    Waited a while to see this in detail and it is off my list of 'want to buy' ..

  • @mark_u
    @mark_u Před rokem +31

    Agreed with the sentiment of many others here that the bZ4x is five years too late in the game. And now recalls for wheels falling off! Yikes! One would expect Toyota to field in a more competitive offering. Kudos to Carwow for calling out the stupid lack of a glovebox in this one 😅

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před rokem +9

      This car is overrated.

    • @KeepMovingJa
      @KeepMovingJa Před rokem +6

      Not sure why one would say they are late to the game when the majority of car owners still do not own an electric car🤷‍♂️

    • @WEZ4136
      @WEZ4136 Před rokem +1

      I think the kudos have to be removed though for no mention of a factory recall for a pretty important safety issue. Other than that a good review as we have all come to expect from Mat.

    • @Scrap-press
      @Scrap-press Před rokem +6

      @@KeepMovingJa because literally every mass market manufacturer has an ev out. Toyota is late and the specs are worse than most. Big announcement yet they underdelievered

    • @mark_u
      @mark_u Před rokem +3

      @@Scrap-press Exactly! The bZ4x may be alright compared with the Kona EV, Soul EV, Niro EV, and Leaf but just meh when seen against the Mach-E, Enyaq, Ioniq 5, and EV6.

  • @brian4407
    @brian4407 Před rokem +6

    Two words: compliance vehicle

  • @philbrownsey-hughes2793

    You might want to recheck a few things regarding this car! we just purchased a Toyota and the salesman informed us that this particular car has been recalled due the possibility the wheels/wheelnuts could come off when cornering!

  • @therandomexperiences
    @therandomexperiences Před rokem +1

    always a fan of your videos Mat, especially how you mix the fun with useful information :) I don't get whats the "Fighter Jet technology" title referring to in the video - atleast there was no such mention of it. Can you share some more information ? is it about the new car information display which is a mix of heads up display and usual console ?

  • @robertleem5643
    @robertleem5643 Před rokem +8

    I've got the new 4x4 hybrid which I absolutely love, to be honest I don't like the bz4x, you picked up on many of the faults at the beginning of your clip, I totally agree, really can't believe they didn't put a rear windscreen wiper in

    • @jizhang75
      @jizhang75 Před rokem

      No rare screen wiper?

    • @stewieb7531
      @stewieb7531 Před rokem

      Alot of ev's don't have rear wipers, but they forget that in the uk our roads are filthy and we have lots of country roads and windy rainy weather that blows and sweeps dust and muck up. Its a stupid design fault

    • @robertleem5643
      @robertleem5643 Před rokem

      Thankfully mine does and I did check for this when I bought it

  • @scottwilliams5178
    @scottwilliams5178 Před rokem +3

    Great review Matt, but the over the steering wheel view of the dials is a no from me. It defeats the seating position for an SUV and encourages a driving position with the steering wheel in your lap, just like a Peugeot 2008.

  • @plasmac9
    @plasmac9 Před rokem +1

    what are those car seats? They seem really nice.

  • @samuelgaynor5972
    @samuelgaynor5972 Před rokem

    Great video

  • @abnfalcon3901
    @abnfalcon3901 Před rokem +41

    I thought Toyota would give some kind of warranty on their Electric power units like they give on their other cars.

    • @SusieSmart
      @SusieSmart Před rokem +20

      They do. If you take the car in for a yearly health check the battery warranty extends up to 10 years / 625,000 miles

    • @AndrewStrydomBRP
      @AndrewStrydomBRP Před rokem +13

      Toyota really doesn't care about battery EVs, and almost rightly so, hydrogen fuel cell EVs are unfairly ignored, lithium battery tech is awful.

    • @Mm.2112
      @Mm.2112 Před rokem +6

      @@SusieSmart
      625,000 miles = 1,000,000 Km are you sure?

    • @SusieSmart
      @SusieSmart Před rokem +2

      @@AndrewStrydomBRP there’s just the small issue of efficiency with FCEV’s

    • @AndrewStrydomBRP
      @AndrewStrydomBRP Před rokem

      @@SusieSmart Can't exactly progress on that if they're completely ignored.

  • @mugishaacram8527
    @mugishaacram8527 Před rokem +1

    I was excited when I saw a button of AC on the key wow 🤩 thanks toyota.

  • @wajh3123
    @wajh3123 Před rokem

    4:25 the slot is there to put peanuts in it and 2 beers in the cup holder for long journeys 🤣

  • @KennethyyFarts
    @KennethyyFarts Před rokem +3

    i don’t understand ur viewpoint on the rear wiper being important if u parked up and there’s muck all over ur car. U could make the same argument for sedans/saloons which don’t have rear wipers either. they are equally susceptible to dirt when parked

  • @bereal796
    @bereal796 Před rokem +4

    If toyota can sort the recall issue this will be very popular for london cabbys as its spacious inside, nice interior and good looking suv

  • @LEF-xi9rw
    @LEF-xi9rw Před rokem +1

    I hope they come with a bigger car. I now have a 2020 rav4 and always need all the boot space..

    • @andiluxton5263
      @andiluxton5263 Před 8 měsíci

      I currently have a new spec 2019 RAV4 hybrid and I LOVE IT. The boot space is good, yes, but the Bz4X doesn't disappoint either! We have 2 Beagles which will only travel in their plastic Sky Kennels. Although the dealership were horrified to see my Wife shoving them in the back of their pristine showroom car.🤣..THEY FIT, so happy days! The boot space is actually pretty large! The rake of the rear end is quite deceptive!

  • @shanecook9653
    @shanecook9653 Před 11 měsíci

    What colour is that? It looks purple, but I do not see this as a colour option on the website. Any plans for an AWD version? Seems it's FWD only. Shame.

  • @dank9058
    @dank9058 Před rokem +7

    Hi Matt I work at Toyota and there was a price increase few days ago. Standard model starts at £43,780 cheers

  • @joshualewis393
    @joshualewis393 Před rokem +18

    FYI, they have a recall on them for the wheels falling off....glad this one had the wheels properly torqued.

    • @NoContextDrivers
      @NoContextDrivers Před rokem

      The Best - Selling Car Ever by Country : czcams.com/video/VhGvjs0Xins/video.html&ab_channel=CarMania

  • @Super1234Ron
    @Super1234Ron Před rokem

    Love the car, can you do a compare video with a vag and a kia car with this?

  • @JacekGreyakaDLV
    @JacekGreyakaDLV Před rokem

    Hey CarWOW. Do you plan new range test of electronic cars as we have couple of new contenders on the market?

  • @aimanfitri0iv
    @aimanfitri0iv Před rokem +4

    this is my favorite electric car of all time because i love the looks of it

    • @grozaphy
      @grozaphy Před rokem +8

      Ioniq 5 is a better looking electric hatchback imo

    • @aimanfitri0iv
      @aimanfitri0iv Před rokem

      @@grozaphy but for all of us both no compared here

  • @finn.hermansen
    @finn.hermansen Před rokem +3

    Great review as always Matt, BUT I think that You are a bit hard on this Bz4x - I think that many people will buy this car 👍✔

  • @haithamal-qaderi2588
    @haithamal-qaderi2588 Před rokem +1

    When I see how boring Aussie car reviewers compared to you, I know you are the right man for the job

  • @everythingorigami165
    @everythingorigami165 Před rokem

    Mate mat can you tell me if we can order from Carlow from a different country

  • @napalmarsch
    @napalmarsch Před rokem +7

    Damn, I'm sick of SUV no matter which kind of engine 🤷‍♂

    • @dbclass4075
      @dbclass4075 Před rokem

      @Michael Headley Sadly, it's the best selling right now. Unsparingly, Toyota choose a cash cow for their first EV.

  • @timaustin2000
    @timaustin2000 Před rokem +64

    It's just not good enough. It's a list of compromises with only the handling and X Mode sitting as plus points.
    There are a dozen better and/or cheaper electric crossovers than this, not least of which is the Ioniq 5 which is two generations better at least.
    Toyota put the least amount of work and money into this (they actually outsoursed most of it to BYD in China) that they could. It's a compliance car for European markets.
    Compare it to the Koreans. Compare it to the upcoming Arya. Mustang Mache E. Enyaq.
    Eech.

    • @bryanduncan6178
      @bryanduncan6178 Před rokem +3

      You really have no idea about this car, do you?!
      Do the Koreans offer a 1 million kilometer warranty on their batteries?!

    • @CM-le4yh
      @CM-le4yh Před rokem +1

      What are you talking about? this car is developed by Toyota & Subaru not BYD. Please double check your source before commenting absolute nonsense.

    • @iKaGe01
      @iKaGe01 Před rokem +1

      The Ariya is certainly going to be the better car

    • @nothere572
      @nothere572 Před rokem +1

      @@CM-le4yh If they sourced it from BYD this car would’ve been better lmao

    • @CM-le4yh
      @CM-le4yh Před rokem

      @@nothere572 lmao I'm not defending this car just stating facts, I will never considered an EV at least for now after what happened to IONIQ 5 in Korea last week.

  • @aXc000
    @aXc000 Před rokem

    Good content, however camera-filter or post coloring changes the color of the car from dark blue to purple. This has been seen also in other videos like VW GTI review. Even Matt's hair has a bit purple tone on it when he is standing next to the car. I believe the true color of the car is seen on the clips when it's driven on the road. True colors would be good to have

  • @gacattack1234
    @gacattack1234 Před rokem

    Is the fighter tech to do with the way in which the wheels randomly fly off?

  • @RoyalKnightCurly
    @RoyalKnightCurly Před rokem +28

    Some aspects of this EV are as silly as it’s name, but otherwise, it seems to be a decent car and looks really good!

    • @NoContextDrivers
      @NoContextDrivers Před rokem

      The Best - Selling Car Ever by Country : czcams.com/video/VhGvjs0Xins/video.html&ab_channel=CarMania

  • @Space-O-2001
    @Space-O-2001 Před rokem +5

    Given Toyota took too long and slammed full electric for so long my first electric car will be a Kia/Hyundai.

    • @yasinmoradi758
      @yasinmoradi758 Před rokem

      Full electric cars are way less environmentally friendly than hybrids and hydrogen cars, because they take power from the grid. I think that's why it took them so long to build it, because Toyota were focusing on hybrids and hydrogen cars.

  • @DIZAZZO
    @DIZAZZO Před rokem

    1:54
    What happened to the "_we will wow you." thing?
    That was cool.

  • @tapper701
    @tapper701 Před rokem +1

    Toyota BZ4X a good first generation for this vehicle = room for improvements ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

  • @eliazali_4200
    @eliazali_4200 Před rokem +3

    Finally! A video where the "Z" is properly pronounced. I've waited for so long 😭

  • @lundsweden
    @lundsweden Před rokem +4

    Great car, if the wheels stay on of course!

  • @Brenchino
    @Brenchino Před rokem

    Matt gets excited about an electric rear window 🤣 my Mazda 3 from 2004 does the same thing

  • @renerobes30
    @renerobes30 Před rokem

    Where's Mat? He's still playing with the 'lectric window, he's mesmerized by the up and down motion!

  • @AR-zr1om
    @AR-zr1om Před rokem +3

    I like this a lot, some of the interior is a bit annoying but it's better than any vw group modern interior. The cladding looks good too it's different

  • @jboomhauer
    @jboomhauer Před rokem +20

    If they'd priced it a bit lower it might have sold. At this price it's against far nicer cars like the ioniq 5 and model 3.

    • @thomaslorinczi7477
      @thomaslorinczi7477 Před rokem

      "nicer cars like the ioniq 5 and model 3". i woudn't really say that, the toyota looks miles ahead of all those models, it has an actual futuristic design instead of the cubey or sportsy design of the others, with a touch of quirkiness and at the same time soberness that makes it an actual nice car.

    • @divefraggle
      @divefraggle Před rokem

      This car is impossible to find even if you wanted it, at least in the US. Toyota can't keep up with demand for most of their models, including this one.

  • @terrydelahunt842
    @terrydelahunt842 Před rokem

    Does it have the cvt gearbox? looks like theyve done a fair bit of cost cutting with this. No rear wiper is just plain ridiculous.

  • @ahmadshahzad4248
    @ahmadshahzad4248 Před rokem

    I recommend making a video about
    Ford escape 2022