Toyota bZ3X: A New Compact Electric SUV for 2025
According to official information from Toyota, the compact SUV bZ3X will be launched in the first quarter. The vehicle will feature the L2++ level end-to-end smart driving system, co-developed with Momenta. The bZ3X adopts the latest family design, making it easily recognizable. At the rear, it features a continuous taillight design with air-guiding grooves at the lower corners, creating a stylish appearance.
In terms of body size, its dimensions are 4600/1850 (1875)/1660 (1645) mm, with a wheelbase of 2765 mm. As for power, it will be equipped with a TZ175XSAY501 drive motor from Guangzhou Nidec Automotive Drive System Co., Ltd., delivering a maximum power output of 150 kW.
The bZ3X will be equipped with an end-to-end smart driving system powered by hardware based on the NVIDIA 254 TOPS computing platform. This includes 29 sensors, including a 126-line lidar. The software runs on Momenta’s 5.0 algorithm, using an integrated large model for fusion. Thanks to Momenta’s data feedback loop, the system can autonomously learn and iterate, continuously improving its performance.
Editor’s Comment
The bZ3X is designed to cater to domestic consumer preferences, both in terms of exterior and interior design. It’s also equipped with a co-developed L2++ smart driving system, aligning with the current trends in mainstream electric vehicles. The arrival of the bZ3X marks a new push for Toyota in the Chinese electric vehicle market. Notably, with a pre-sale price targeting the 100,000 RMB range, this affordable, all-electric Toyota may be enough to attract consumer interest.
