- The fully electric Toyota bZ7 had its world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show.
- This large sedan is the new flagship model of Toyota’s BEV lineup in China.
- Co-developed with GAC, the bZ7 is not expected to be offered outside China.
Toyota has just unveiled its latest flagship electric vehicle, the bZ7, at the Shanghai Auto Show. Set to launch in China next year, this model aims to take on the large electric sedan market. Developed in partnership with local partner GAC, the bZ7 is being pitched as a fusion of “Toyota’s safe, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing” and “China’s advanced technology”.
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This “fusion” of East meets West is becoming a bit of a trend lately, as we saw with Audi’s collaboration with SAIC on their new electric ‘AUDI’ brand. Looks like everyone’s jumping on the bandwagon of international partnerships to create the next (…lower cost) big thing in EVs.
Design and Dimensions
The bZ7 features a sleek, aerodynamic body with a roofline that slopes just enough to be called sporty but not so much that it starts resembling a hatchback. The side profile and greenhouse are very similar to the Toyota Crown Crossover, though the bZ7’s design distinguishes itself with sharper LED lighting and a more refined surface finish. It’s definitely got the look of a car that wants to be seen.
With a length of over 5 meters (196.8 inches), the bZ7 is in the same (dimension) league as the Tesla Model S, Mercedes EQE, and BMW i5, so expect it to have a decent presence on the road. Toyota is positioning this model as the “flagship” of its electric lineup in China, so it’s clearly aiming high.
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Tech Features and Interior
Inside, Toyota has gone all-in on tech. The electric sedan features a massive infotainment screen running on Huawei’s Harmony OS. The digital instrument cluster is minimalistic, and the wood accents paired with ambient lighting give off a premium vibe without trying too hard. The center console offers some old-school tactile buttons and includes wireless charging pads for good measure.
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Toyota also promises that the bZ7 will come with “the latest intelligent technology.” That’s a lot of marketing buzzwords to digest, but with the launch slated for China in 2026, we’ll see soon enough what that actually means. Like many electric models developed specifically for China, it’s unlikely we’ll see the bZ7 elsewhere, but who knows? Stranger things have happened.
Other Models in the Lineup
Alongside the bZ7, Toyota also unveiled the bZ5, which is essentially a renamed version of the bZ3C fastback crossover. It joins the already existing pre-facelifted bZ4X crossover, the bZ3X SUV, and the bZ3 sedan, all of which are part of Toyota’s growing electric vehicle family in China. Looks like Toyota is all-in on electrification for the Chinese market, but don’t expect to see this lineup on U.S. soil anytime soon.
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