In December 2021, Toyota revealed its vision for the future: an all-electric range that includes no less than 15 concepts. Since then, the Japanese brand has taken a step towards electrification with the Toyota bZ4X, a model that had a difficult launch to say the least.

However, Toyota intends to catch up as the brand plans to launch its next electric model, the bZ2X, in 2025. a small electric SUV developed in partnership with Suzuki.

Japanese manufacturers hand in hand

After the bZ4X, the more compact Toyota bZ3X should appear in 2024. In 2025, it will be the turn of the bZ2X, an urban off-road vehicle that will complete the lineup alongside the Yaris Cross.

Unlike the Subaru Solterra, which is the twin of the bZ4X, the bZ2X will not be a collaboration with Subaru, but with another Japanese manufacturer, namely Suzuki.

Toyota wants to rely on Suzuki’s experience with compact models, and the two brands have already collaborated on several projects, including in Europe with the Swace and Across, which are restyled versions of the Corolla and RAV4 wagons respectively.

Toyota will already have competition in Europe

The future Toyota bZ2X will be based on the e-TNGA platform. In terms of dimensions, it will be on the same level as the Yaris Cross, p length from 4.15 to 4.30 meters.

This positioning should put it in direct competition with the upcoming electric Renault 4, also scheduled for 2025, as well as the Volkswagen ID.2 X, a derivative of the ID.2 concept car, due in 2026.

It is not known if four-wheel drive will be on the menu for this small electric SUV, as demand in this segment remains very low. As for pricing, with marketing about three years out, it’s difficult to establish an exact range, but based on competitor data, it should be between 30,000 and 35,000 euros.