Toyota bZ4X GR Sport under consideration: Could this mild-mannered electric SUV turn into an off-road superhero?

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The Toyota bZ4X electric medium SUV may transform into a high-performance off-road vehicle, potentially becoming the first electric model in Toyota’s GR lineup. Chief engineer Masaya Uchiyama expressed interest in creating a bZ4X GR Sport model, similar to the HiLux GR Sport, focusing on off-road capabilities. The all-wheel drive bZ4X features 160kW/337Nm and off-road features like X Mode driving modes and 212mm ground clearance. Uchiyama envisions potential variations of the bZ4X lineup, including an economy model and a road-focused GR model. Updates to the bZ4X lineup will occur within the first generation until at least 2026, when a new BEV platform is introduced.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, HiLux, LandCruiser, Prado