Toyota bZ Small Crossover: Toyota and Suzuki are working together to develop a small electric SUV based on the Toyota bZ Small Crossover Concept. According to reports, the production version of the bZ Small Crossover Concept could debut in 2025.
The partnership between Toyota and Suzuki has been highly successful in India and around the world. The two Japanese auto companies have been leveraging each other’s strengths in various areas and working on new models. Toyota has recently been advancing its EV strategy and is reportedly collaborating with Suzuki to develop a small SUV.
The bZ Small Crossover Concept was showcased almost two years ago along with 14 other Toyota and Lexus concepts. Suzuki was chosen as a partner due to its expertise in developing small cars, and the alliance has done an exceptional job in increasing market share, cost engineering, technology collaboration, and boosting sales in various markets.
Models developed through the Toyota-Suzuki partnership are sold in markets like India, South Africa, Asian markets, and Europe. In India, Maruti Suzuki’s Baleno and Ertiga are sold as Toyota Glanza and Rebadged Urban Cruiser, respectively. Their collaborative efforts have also given birth to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hybrid, and Maruti Suzuki Invikto (rebadged Innova Crysta Cross).
Furthermore, the Toyota-badged Suzuki Frox is set to be launched as the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taser. The small electric SUV is based on the eTNGA platform and is estimated to have a range of 125 Wh per kilometer. It will directly compete with the compact Volkswagen ID.1 and Hyundai Casper EV and could benefit from Suzuki’s partnership with Toyota by introducing its own version of the small zero-emission SUV in the near future.
Overall, the collaboration between Toyota and Suzuki has proven to be fruitful, and the development of a small electric SUV showcases their commitment to the EV market. With the anticipated debut in 2025, the Toyota bZ Small Crossover Concept could be a game-changer in the rapidly growing electric vehicle segment.
Summery:
– Toyota and Suzuki’s partnership has been successful in India and worldwide.
– Toyota is working on developing a small SUV based on the Toyota bZ small crossover concept.
– The Toyota bZ small crossover concept was showcased along with 14 other Toyota and Lexus concepts.
– Suzuki’s expertise in developing small cars has been beneficial in the partnership.
– Models developed through the Toyota-Suzuki partnership are sold in various markets including India, South Africa, Asia, and Europe.
– Maruti Suzuki’s Baleno and Ertiga are sold as Toyota Glanza and Raumian respectively in India.
– The partnership has also resulted in the development of other models like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hybrid, and Maruti Suzuki Invetto (rebadged Innova Crysta).
– The Toyota bZ small SUV will be based on the eTNGA platform and will have an estimated electricity consumption of 125 Wh per km.
– The arrival of the small bZ electric SUV is expected in 2025.
– The compact Toyota bZ will compete with the Volkswagen ID.1 and Hyundai Casper EV.
– Suzuki can benefit from its joint venture with Toyota and may introduce its own version of a small zero-emission SUV in the near future.
