Toyota bZ3C

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Toyota bZ3C
Overview
Manufacturer Toyota
Production2024 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: (BYD Toyota EV Technology)
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV

The Toyota bZ3C is a battery electric crossover SUV produced by Toyota through the BYD Toyota EV Technology (BTET) joint venture in China. Forming part of the bZ series, it is set to be produced in 2024.

Overview

The design of the bZ3C was previewed by the bZ Sport Crossover Concept in April 2023. [1] The near-production version was introduced at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024 alongside the bZ3X. [2] [3] The bZ3C was jointly developed by Toyota, BYD Auto and FAW Toyota. [4]

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References

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