The new Toyota C-HR+ and Lexus RZ 550e F Sport, as well as the refresh BZ, will initially go on sale later this year in Europe
What is the Toyota C-HR+?
What powers the Toyota C-HR+?
There are two lithium-ion battery choices in the Toyota C-HR+: a 57.7-kWh pack with a reported range of 455 km (282 miles) based on WLTP testing; and a 77.0-kWh pack with an expected WLPT range that Toyota pegs at 600 km (373 miles). The CH-R is built on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform and features a specially tuned suspension.
What powers the second-generation Toyota BZ4X?
Like the CH-R+, the new BZ4X comes with a choice of two lithium-ion batteries. The base battery has a capacity of 57.7 kWh, while the long-range version’s capacity is 73.1 kWh for a longer cruising range. No range figures were provided for the smaller pack, but Toyota did report that thanks to making the eAxle more efficient, the model with the larger battery extends the cruising range by approximately 70 km (again, WLPT) compared to the current model, which has a reported full charge range of 367 km (228 miles).
What’s new in the second-gen Toyota BZ4x?
For the first time in a BZ4x model, the new version gets battery pre-conditioning, with a development target, according to Toyota, of quick-charging in approximately 30 minutes under cold conditions by maintaining the battery at a temperature optimal for charging. The output of eAxle has also been updated to included taking into consideration suspension settings, and Toyota reports a better- and quieter-riding experience.
What is the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport?
In addition, the new BEV come with something Lexus calls Interactive Manual Drive, “a feature that enhances the excitement of shifting by synchronizing acceleration and deceleration with immersive sound.” We’re guessing it’s Lexus’s take on Hyundai’s wonderful, similar system in the Ioniq 5 N. The exterior of the new RZ underscores that performance personality, with front and rear spoilers and aerodynamic wheels. Inside, exclusive seats and aluminum pedals convey that sport style, as does a yoke-style steering wheel. No word yet on range, battery options or battery sizes.
We’ll keep you posted on whether we hear anything about these models making their way to our shores, but at the very least we can say their import here is not to be ruled out.
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