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Hopefully gets a redesigned body for production.. seems a bit lazy if it's going to share the same profile and body lines as the Toyota alternative. At least the RZ has it's own unique design to differentiate from the BZ4X.
I hope this one isn't built on the BZ4X powertrain or battery systems which is a fail. Has to do better than 10-80% charge in 1 hour or its DOA. This concept looks bigger so hopefully has a 3 row option which would make it instantly more desirable for many families.
I hope this one isn't built on the BZ4X powertrain or battery systems which is a fail. Has to do better than 10-80% charge in 1 hour.
Not going to happen lol. Toyota/Lexus in the past decade have not once cared if their vehicles aren't competitive or the slowest in their respective segments. None of that matters to their core consumer base.
Right now, it's enough of a miracle that they're even shifting to EV's at all considering how long they've been pushing hydrogen. Baby steps.
Not going to happen lol. Toyota/Lexus in the past decade have not once cared if their vehicles aren't competitive or the slowest in their respective segments.
Right now, it's enough of a miracle that they're even shifting to EV's at all considering how long they've been pushing hydrogen. Baby steps.
So they are basically uncompetitive in the two most important attributes of an EV which is range and charging time? I'd rather buy an RX over an SUV that charges as slow as the BZ4X because I don't need a car that's limited to local commutes.
So they are basically uncompetitive in the two most important attributes of an EV which is range and charging time? I'd rather buy an RX over an SUV that charges as slow as the BZ4X because I don't need a car that's limited to local commuted.
Toyota is the largest auto manufacturer in the world by volume and has more than enough loyal consumers who want an EV that refuse to touch any other brand except Toyota.
In the long term, this is an absolutely horrible strategy as their base ages, but such a strategy was enough to let Cadillac's gas-guzzling land yachts survive the 70s even with an oil crisis. That's all Lexus needs to do, and with their loyal base they can afford to do it.
So they are basically uncompetitive in the two most important attributes of an EV which is range and charging time? I'd rather buy an RX over an SUV that charges as slow as the BZ4X because I don't need a car that's limited to local commutes.
Toyota is not competing in the EV market right now, having been slow to embrace the shift. But, with the path they have chosen, Toyota has an opportunity to learn from all the EV tech that came before, and improve upon it, with less output of R&D capital. Those savings can translate into lower prices, better products, and increased value to their customers.
I've yet to buy an EV, but will eventually. My strategy is to buy one for local transport and keep one ICE vehicle, perhaps a truck, for trips, towing and recreation. As time marches on, EV's will improve to the point where the advantages of an ICE will be negligent.
03-31-22, 11:06 AM
Lexus Gives a Better Look at Its Electric SUV Concept
