Toyota bZ4X was launched in Hong Kong, priced at HK$349,860 (equivalent to RMB 318,000), and comes with a home charger worth HK$12,000 (equivalent to RMB 10,900) with maintenance. In the mainland market, the price of Toyota bZ4X ranges from 199,800 to 287,800 RMB, while GAC Toyota’s version is called “Platinum 4X”.
◆Appearance design:
The front of the car adopts a hammerhead design and is equipped with sharp “4-eye” LEB headlights and an integrated taillight combination. The top and sides of the front of the car, and the left and right independent spoilers at the rear of the car have aerodynamic spoiler designs to reduce wind resistance and provide more stable driving and endurance performance. Equipped with 20-inch wheels, you can choose from all-black or 5 two-tone body colors.
◆Internal space:
bZ4X benefits from the eTNGA chassis and 2850mm wheelbase design. According to the value given by the manufacturer, the distance between the front and rear passengers is 1000mm; the dashboard and many parts of the cabin are wrapped in fiber fabric. At the same time, the panoramic canopy with electric curtains makes the field of vision more open.
The new car is equipped as standard with front heated and ventilated seats and a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system, which can easily adjust the temperature even in different weather or seasons. There are many storage spaces in the car, and the 441L trunk has a foot-operated electric trunk door and is equipped with a two-layer floor, making it more flexible and practical, allowing you and your family and friends to take various equipment with you on your journey anytime, anywhere.
◆Internal equipment:
As Toyota’s first pure electric product, bZ4X is equipped with entertainment equipment and driving technology. It is considered a well-equipped model in the Hong Kong market, including: 7-inch fully electronic instrument and multi-function display, 12.3-inch original light-weight display Touch-screen audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and original navigation system, original JBL premium audio system with 9 speakers, Qi phone wireless charging device, front radiant heating system, Toyota’s first knob-type gear shift, etc.; among them The 7-inch fully electronic instrument and multi-function display adopt a new layout. From the user’s perspective, it is more convenient to view the instrument while driving.
◆Battery life:
bZ4X uses a driving battery jointly developed and manufactured by Toyota and Panasonic. It has a capacity of 71.4kWh, has a battery cooling function, has a range of 436km, and can be quickly charged from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. The new electric drive system has a maximum output power of 150kW and a maximum torque of 266N·m. At the same time, bZ4X is also equipped with a brake kinetic energy recovery system.
◆Safety equipment:
bZ4X is equipped with the third generation of Toyota’s active safety system (Toyota Safety Sense 3.0), which adds a driver monitoring system for the first time to monitor the driver’s dynamics with an independent lens and provide active reminders when potential dangers may occur. In addition, the upgraded driving radar and lens have greatly improved monitoring capabilities, allowing the early warning protection system to assist the driver at a longer distance and even perform automatic braking. bZ4X is also equipped with 9 airbags, 8 front and rear parking radars, parking anti-collision assist system, original 360-degree panoramic parking imaging system and other safety equipment as standard. bZ4X is the first Toyota model in Hong Kong to introduce an automatic parking assistance system (Advanced Park).
◆Full text summary:
Toyota’s bZ4X is a preferential price after the “one-for-one” program. The price of 318,000 RMB(tax included) is still much higher than that in the mainland. The “One-for-One” program is a plan launched by the Hong Kong government in April 2018 to promote electric vehicles. Car owners who dismantle and cancel the registration of their old cars can receive up to HK$287,500 in tax when they subsequently purchase a new electric vehicle. Fee reduction.
The high price of new cars in Hong Kong is closely related to the tax rate, and the tax rate rises step by step. For example, if you purchase a new car with a price of less than 150,000 Hong Kong dollars, the tax rate is 46%; if the car price is less than 300,000 Hong Kong dollars, the first 150,000 Hong Kong dollars will be calculated at a 46% tax rate, and the tax rate for the range of 150,000 to 300,000 Hong Kong dollars will be 46%. Calculated at 86%; if the car price is between HKD 300,000 and HKD 500,000, the portion exceeding HKD 300,000 shall be calculated at 115%. Assuming a Toyota worth 300,000 Hong Kong dollars, the new car registration tax is as high as 150,000 x 46% + 150,000 x 86% = 198,000 Hong Kong dollars. Participating in the “one-for-one” program can reduce all taxes and fees.
However, the “one-for-one” program is about to expire in March next year, and the final price of the bZ4X listed in Hong Kong will be higher than now.
