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Toyota has taken the wraps off its bZ4X, a pure electric purpose-designed battery electric vehicle (BEV).

The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer will launch the SUV in the UK next year.

It will offer it for sale in three equipment grades plus a special, high-specification Premiere Edition version to mark its “significant” debut.

Toyota bZ4X

The Pure grade is the entry point to the line-up, with features, including

• 18-inch alloy wheels;
• Multimedia system with eight-inch display;
• Seven-inch digital combimeter;
• Reversing camera;
• Smart entry and start;
• A climate control system with remote operation function that lets owners warm-up or cool their car ahead of a making a journey.

Options include roof rails and a towing pack.

The bZ4X Pure will be offered exclusively with front-wheel drive.

The bZ4X Motion introduces a rear spoiler, rear privacy glass, power back door, parking sensors and an entry illumination sequence.

Furthermore, the cabin has heated front seats – the driver’s seat with eight-way power adjustment – an ambient lighting system and a wireless charging tray is provided.

Options include a Skyview fixed panoramic roof, 20-inch alloys and an expanded Toyota T-Mate safety and driver assistance package.

Customers can choose the bZ4X Motion with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with Toyota’s new electric X-MODE system, which gives bZ4X “class-leading off-road driving capability”.

The Vision grade is at the top of the regular model line-up with a prestige specification that includes:

• Five-double-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels;
• Rear parking sensors with auto-brake function;
• Remote Controlled Parking Assist;
• Synthetic leather seat upholstery;
• Heated and ventilated front seats;
• Power back door with kick sensor and a heated steering wheel.

It will also come with a digital key, which allows the vehicle owner to provide access to the vehicle to others by means of a smartphone app.

Options include the Skyview roof and towing pack. As with the bZ4X Motion, front-wheel drive and X-MODE AWD drive versions are available.

Pricing

According to Toyota, the on-the-road prices for the new bZ4X are:

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