Toyota’s EV Crossover Concepts Are the New Normal

Toyota has pulled the covers off two new EV crossover concepts at the Shanghai auto show, and if your first thought was, “Wow those sort of look like every EV crossover” you aren’t wrong. These vehicles right here are the new normal, especially in China where Toyota will be aiming these offerings. With that in mind, let’s dive into the two newest Toyota bZ products: the bZ Sport Crossover Concept and the bZ FlexSpace Concept.

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The first of which, the bZ Sport Crossover Concept is being developed jointly with Chinese manufacturer BYD. The automaker says the concept behind this model is “Reboot.” It’s meant to incorporate the “idea of a change of pace the moment you get in and drive around.” Sure, why not?

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As you may have imagined, Toyota says the Sport Crossover Concept is aimed at younger customers – even calling out Gen. Z in its statement. Unfortunately, we cannot afford this vehicle, but it’s nice to be thought about. There aren’t any real specs out for this crossover just yet, but Toyota does say it’ll come with driver assistance features and automatic parking so owners can “continuously enjoy a most up-to-date car with all five senses.”