Text: Original by Dongchedi Zhou Tong [Original by Dongchedi Product] Recently, we learned from FAW Toyota that its new pure electric sedan bZ3 was officially unveiled. As Toyota's second bZ series model launched in China, the bZ3 continues the family design language and adopts a

text: Original by Dongchedi Zhou Tong

[Original by Dongchedi Product] Recently, we learned from FAW Toyota that its new pure electric sedan bZ3 was officially unveiled. As the second bZ series model launched by Toyota in China, bZ3 continues the family design language and adopts the electric motor and battery pack provided by Fudi , a subsidiary of BYD .

pictures are derived from video screenshots, with poor clarity

The previously exposed Toyota bZ3 real car

combined with the official released pictures, FAW Toyota bZ3 follows the design concept of the bZ family, adopts a closed air intake grille layout, and is equipped with the popular through-type LED light group. The inside of the headlights on both sides adopt a matrix arrangement layout. In addition, based on previous news, some models can also be equipped with two-color bodies.

The side adopts the popular hidden door handle

optional two-color body

Different models have some differences in appearance. The wind resistance coefficient is 0.218

The side lines of the body are complex. The body contour of the front and the high rear creates a visual effect of diving forward, and the three-dimensional feeling is also shaped by a concave design below the door panel. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with hidden door handles, and two styles of rims will be available according to the configuration. The tail of

adopts a through-type taillight group

0 is equipped with a through-type light group, and the bottom is also created by curved surface design. In terms of size, the length, width and height of FAW Toyota bZ3 are 4725/1835/1475 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2880 mm.

interior adopts a new layout

interior, the new car will adopt a new design layout. The biggest highlight is that it is equipped with a large-size central control screen with a vertical position. There are some differences between the internal UI design and FAW Toyota bZ4X, but the specific information is not clear at the moment. In addition, the new car continues the layout of the high-level instrument panel and matches the new styling multi-function steering wheel. In terms of configuration, based on the previously exposed news, the new car will provide 360-degree panoramic image, voice recognition, Toyota Safety Sense and other functions.

uses a knob shift mechanism

The second row is equipped with air conditioning air outlet and central handrail

power. In terms of power, the bZ3 will adopt the front front-drive power form and is equipped with two differently adjusted permanent magnet synchronous motors with a maximum power of 135 kW and 180 kW, with a peak torque of 303 Nm. In terms of batteries, the lithium iron phosphate battery pack provided by Fudi will be equipped with. The battery capacity will be 49.92 kWh and 65.28 kWh respectively, depending on the version, and the corresponding CLTC operating range will be 517 kilometers and 616 kilometers.

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With BYD's accumulation in battery and motors, coupled with Toyota's control over quality, the bZ3 is obviously more interesting than the bZ4X. Based on the current product positioning, the potential competitive targets of the new car are locked in models such as Tesla Model 3 ( rear-wheel drive version after subsidy, and Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version priced at 349,900 yuan), BYD Seal (priced from 209,800 to 286,800 yuan), Changan Deep Blue SL03 (pure electric version priced at 183,900 yuan-215,900 yuan). What do you think about this car? Welcome to discuss with us in the comment section below.