Toyota bZ5 EV SUV displayed in Shanghai – by FAW-Toyota, BYD powertrain, 272 PS, 330 Nm, 630 km CLTC

Toyota bZ5 EV SUV displayed in Shanghai – by FAW-Toyota, BYD powertrain, 272 PS, 330 Nm, 630 km CLTC

Quite a looker, isn’t it? Here’s another China-only Toyota Beyond Zero (bZ) model – the bZ5. It’s actually the production version of the bZ3C concept from last year’s Beijing show, and is a product of the FAW-Toyota joint-venture.

Like all bZ vehicles, minus the global bZ4X, the bZ5 is BYD-powered – there’s a 272 PS/330 Nm front motor and a Blade LFP battery that charges from 30-80% in 27 minutes. The CLTC range is 630 km, and there’s Level 2 ADAS, nine airbags and 21-inch alloys wrapped in 225/45 rubber. Length, width, height and wheelbase are 4,780 mm, 1,866 mm, 1,510 mm and 2,880 mm respectively.

The very-red interior is otherwise quite run-of-the-mill – 15.6-inch centre touch-screen, small digital instrument panel (placed so high up that it’s almost a head-up display, or Peugeot i-Cockpit style), panoramic roof and rotary gear selector. You also get 10 JBL speakers, nap mode and 256-colour ambient lighting.

Reports out of China suggest the bZ5 is currently on pre-sale, priced between RMB130,000 (RM77k) and RMB160,000 (RM95k). If you like how it looks, you should check out the flagship bZ – we also saw the bZ7 sedan at the show.

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • Jom Global on Apr 29, 2025 at 6:57 pm

    The localisation of TYT at China is getting higher.

    TYT E-TNGA-BYD powered now.

    2880m wheelbasez 21inch wheels, RMB130k+
    Outstanding Triple Combo

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  • From the evoque, to the Lexus LC.

    Its always special seeing concept cars brought to life.

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