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Toyota and Suzuki Rumored for bZ Mini SUV Collaboration

Jawad  05 Oct 2023   364
Toyota and Suzuki Rumored for bZ Mini SUV Collaboration

Toyota and Suzuki Rumored for bZ Mini SUV Collaboration

According to reports, Toyota and Suzuki are teaming up to develop a compact electric SUV. The Toyota bZ Small Crossover Concept, shown below, is believed to be the production version of this electric model, although specific details are limited at this stage.

Toyota-Suzuki Global Collaboration
To meet the demands of their respective global markets, Toyota and Suzuki have forged a close partnership that allows them to share technology and rebrand vehicles. In regions such as Europe, India, South Africa, and Southeast Asia, numerous collaborative projects between the two automakers are already available.

The bZ Small Crossover Concept
The bZ Small Crossover was one of the 16 Toyota and Lexus concepts unveiled in December 2021. It appeared as a static, full-size prototype with tinted windows and in digital renderings, indicating its position as the smallest member of the all-electric bZ (beyond zero) lineup. Japanese publication BestCarWeb reports that Toyota aims to tap into the demand for small cars in its home market and selected Suzuki as an ideal partner due to its expertise in producing compact vehicles.

      

      

Targeted Markets and Architecture
Toyota stated that the bZ Small Crossover was designed with a focus on the European and Japanese markets. While it was based on the eTNGA architecture and had a target power consumption of 125 Wh/km, no further details were provided by the company during its unveiling.

Toyota's Electrification Strategy
As part of its intensified electrification strategy under the leadership of the new Toyota CEO, it is anticipated that the Baby SUV, also known as the bZ Small Crossover, will make its debut in 2025. Toyota is committed to introducing at least 10 new EVs, including the bZ Small Crossover, by 2026.

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