Yahoo Autos Toyota shows off a pair of EVs leading its charge in China
In a further sign that Toyota is ramping up its electric plans, the company has revealed a pair of concepts at the Shanghai Auto Show. And it has already confirmed that each will reach production next year. These likely aren't destined for the U.S., though, since they're being co-developed with Chinese automakers that Toyota has partnered with.
The first and most interesting is pictured at top. It's called the bZ Sport Crossover Concept, and it's a sort of lifted sedan or liftback. It also sports the sporty bracket-shaped headlight design of other bZ concepts, along with the new Prius. It also looks like there's a lidar sensor just above the windshield. Inside, the design is very much like that of the bZ Compact SUV concept shown in the U.S. The dash is ultra minimal, with a pair of sharp-cornered screens for instruments and infotainment.
Toyota's official statement about the bZ Sport Crossover, which is being developed with BYD, is as follows: "The concept of this model is "Reboot," which incorporates the idea of a change of pace the moment you get in and drive around. In addition to its active, iconic styling, it has been designed with functions to provide a personal space for the younger customers, or Generation Z."
