Concept hints at aggressive looks for the bZ2X
THINK OF THE Toyota bZ2X as being the baby bear in Toyota’s growing range of electric vehicles (EVs). It will be the brand’s smallest EV when it goes on sale next year, sitting below the existing bZ4X and the upcoming bZ3X, which is due later this year.
Unveiled in concept form, the new model will take on the Jeep Avenger, upcoming Mini Aceman and Smart #1 in the growing market for small electric SUVs. And while it shares some design elements with its larger counterparts, including thin LED headlights and a rear light bar running the full width of the car, it also takes on a more upright, aggressive stance than those models.
Although no technical details have been released, we know what could power the bZ2X, thanks to Toyota’s ongoing partnership with Suzuki. The two brands already collaborate on several models; Suzuki’s Across is based on the Toyota RAV4, while the Suzuki Swace is closely related to the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.