- Toyota BEV Concept Shows Off Clean-Vital Design Approach
Coupled with Eco-Conscious Interior Materials
- Ultramodern Design Enhanced with In-Car Personal Agent
- Concept Represents Toyota's Commitment Towards a Future that
Goes Beyond Zero
LOS
ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toyota
bZ Compact SUV Concept touched down in Los Angeles, making its world premiere to kick
off the exciting opening of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show at the
LA Convention Center. Already a leader in electrification, the
company gave a glimpse of what the future could be with the Toyota
bZ Compact SUV, extending the vision under the "Toyota bZ" brand
umbrella.
"We've only just begun to scratch the surface of the Beyond Zero
moniker," said Toyota group vice president and general manager
David Christ. "With an aerodynamic
design coupled with intuitive tech features never before seen in a
Toyota model, the bZ Concept showcases another possible vision of
the very near future with our battery electric vehicles."
The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept is designed as a full
battery-electric vehicle, using a clean-vital design approach. This
approach aims to express what's special about battery electric
vehicles while also offering fun to drive, exhilarating
performance. It represents a vehicle with zero emissions, utilizing
eco-conscious interior materials, that also brings dynamic
performance, leading technology and a stylish appearance.
The aerodynamic form of the concept enhances its futuristic look
by pushing the wheels to the corners to achieve an aggressive
stance – making it appear as if it's moving even when standing
still. The short overhangs and sweepback angles make it stand
out as an advanced technology vehicle; a narrowed-down cabin design
gives it an agile appearance for a low coefficient of drag.
The edgy styling extends to the interior with premium finishes
resulting in a distinctive look. Notably, the design team included
several eco-friendly touches, like seating made from plant-based
and recycled materials to follow the Beyond Zero theme. And an
in-car personal agent named "Yui" connects the driver and
passengers with the vehicle. With the use of audio and visual
lighting cues that move around the cabin, it responds to requests
or commands from front or rear passengers.
The Beyond Zero message encourages diligently adapting how we
live our lives in the present to ensure a better future for all.
Toyota envisions a future in which carbon neutrality is achieved
through the practical marketization of a portfolio of products with
advanced, alternative-fuel and zero-emission powertrain
technologies. Globally, Toyota plans to expand to around 30
dedicated BEVs, including five carrying the bZ (Beyond Zero) brand
moniker. This diverse portfolio of electrified products will help
propel Toyota toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S.
who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of
nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North
Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road
than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S.
sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in
STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual
education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an
immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S.
manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of
free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips
and more. For more information about Toyota,
visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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