The first test drive of FAW Toyota bZ3, how about BYD's "OEM" Toyota?

How did 1.bZ3 come from? What do these characters mean?

At 202 1, Toyota released 15 concept cars at one time, including one called bZ SDN. You may not know what this abbreviation stands for at once, but it is actually the abbreviation of beyond ZERO Sedan. The FAW Toyota bZ3 sedan to be shared with you this time was born out of the bZ SDN concept car and is its production version. If the naming rules of Toyota bZ brand are strictly followed, this car should be named bZ3S, but for the sake of simplicity, S is omitted.

Let's talk about Toyota's model naming rules, which are affectionately called verification codes. Now there are two models of bZ series * * *, namely bZ4X and bZ3. The meanings of these characters are:

BZ: It refers to Toyota's brand-new sub-brand beyond ZERO.

3: refers to the size, 4 stands for medium, and 3 stands for compact.

Fourth place: stands for body form, X stands for Cross, and also stands for SUV.

Therefore, FAW Toyota bZ3 represents a compact car under the bZ sub-brand. Like Mercedes-Benz EQ and BMW I Series, they are actually very standardized and neat, which can represent a family and represent the evolution of the brand.

Second, static: the appearance is amazing and Toyota, the operation is slightly changed but it is still easy to get started.

As mentioned earlier, bZ3 comes from the bZ SDN concept car, so in design, it retains the elegant shape of a large number of concept cars. The front face still adopts the family design language of bZ sub-brand, that is, the shape of blue-headed shark, and the visual experience is very spiritual and three-dimensional The new car is also equipped with the popular penetrating light strip, which connects the left and right headlights together. It looks very sci-fi after turning on the headlight group at night.

The side of the car body still continues the design of the concept car, featuring slender, elegant and capable, and this is the first time Toyota has used the hidden door handle design on the model. The length, width and height of bZ3 are 4725/ 1835/ 1475mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2880 mm Thanks to the unique structure of e-TNGA platform, an amazing axle length ratio has been achieved. The large axle length ratio means that the passenger space in the car can be maximized under the condition of small body size. We will discuss this later in the internal section.

Here, I want to talk about the hidden door handle. Toyota's hidden door handle fully considers the use under snow conditions. The door handle on bZ3 is inverted, which is different from Xiao Peng, Mercedes EQ and other rotary or parallel ejections. When unlocking, the door handle will be electrically folded inward to avoid being frozen and unable to open the door.

Walking into the car, the interior of bZ3 is very different from the previous bZ4X, but the inheritance is still obvious. First of all, the high-position instrument panel and knob shifting mechanism are retained, and the more natural operation mode makes bZ3 better express the characteristics that Toyota is difficult to get started. Here, I mainly talk about the differences with previous models:

(1) Car screen: On bZ3, the size of the car screen has obviously increased, and the resolution and brightness are also very impressive. The embedded system is Android, which is not much different from the mobile phone operating system we usually use, and it is very easy to use. Although most of the functions are in the car screen, the level is very shallow and can be found at once. Here is a compliment to Toyota UI designer. Unlike some manufacturers, many commonly used controls are hidden behind the fourth and fifth menus. Simple, simple operation, everyone is good.

(2) Window control: After getting on the bus, you will find a very special function, that is, the main driver controls other windows. In the past, there were four window control keys on the main driver's side, but only one on bZ3-what about the other three? There is a small wheel on the door handle. By operating this wheel, you can select other windows on the dashboard for control. Although it was a bit strange when I first saw this, when I think about it, I seldom need the main driver to control other windows, and it is reasonable to control the rise and fall of one or several windows through the voice system.

(Which window on the instrument can be opened after the wheel is toggled)

(3) Control of main drive function: The operation logic of main drive function has changed greatly. First of all, the operation of the turn signal has changed from lever operation to key operation on the steering wheel. Tap to blink three times, and then tap to blink continuously. Then look behind the steering wheel, these two shift paddles ... no, these two paddles are low and low beam switches and wiper control respectively. Although it is somewhat unexpected, it is very concise and clear, and there is no strange feeling in using it. I have a bold guess here. Maybe after OTA, bZ3 can automatically trigger the turn signal when it hits the direction. Just like Tesla Model Slaid, it also uses the steering wheel to control the turn signal. This function will let us wait and see.

In terms of space, because of its long axle length ratio, even if it is only 4 meters in the early stage, it can still get the rear space that can be described as luxury, at least the level of a B-class fuel car. In addition, although the design of the car is simple, all the places that can be covered with leather are covered, and the golden decorative strip of the front car also brings a good luxury experience.

Third, dynamic question and answer

As the first compact pure electric vehicle under the framework of e-TNGA, FAW Toyota bZ3 is a single-motor vehicle with permanent magnet synchronous motor, battery and electronic control equipped with Foday power code TZ200. The battery capacity of our test drive car is 65.28kWh, the maximum motor power is 180kW, the maximum torque is 303Nm, and the comprehensive CLTC cruising range is 6 16km.

When you drive and step on the accelerator, the first feeling is stability. The torque in the starting state is too silky, and the force is given to you a little bit, which is much stronger than the acceleration of those jumping bows that pop up a little bit. Fast acceleration in the era of electric vehicles is not a skill, but a fast and steady acceleration is the ability. Toyota once again brought us a steady and rapid acceleration experience with its unique training and understanding of power.

In terms of braking performance, FAW Toyota bZ3 has the function of CRBS electromechanical coordinated braking, that is, all-electric braking is used before mechanical braking, and the connection of electromechanical braking is more natural. After the negative torque of motor braking is full, the intervention of mechanical braking is almost insensitive, and both torques are released in time, which gives people good braking confidence.

In terms of driving quality, bZ3 adopts front McPherson and rear multi-link suspension structure. At the same time, due to the inherent characteristics of large weight and low center of gravity, the performance of this car is very satisfactory in places such as corners and bumpy sections that test the handling and shock absorption level. It is very comfortable for passengers to climb over the hurdles, sit comfortably with agility, and the driver is equally comfortable to drive.

Summary:

Since I saw this bZ3 car for the first time on June 5438+ 10 last year, I feel that Toyota is working hard. Although some small details make people feel a little subversive, they are very convenient to use in practice. I think as a car company like Toyota, it is a very important goal to make such changes more natural under the premise of making changes as much as possible in the new energy era, because even if the consumer groups are younger, Toyota still leaves an impression on most people with a stable and reliable image. FAW Toyota bZ3 is such a product. Although it has changed, it still has excellent product strength. Its most eye-catching label is easy to open, easy to use and pleasant.

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