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Review: Family Life Meets Future Tech with the Toyota bZ4X
If you’re looking for a practical, comfortable and eco-friendly car that suits busy family life, the brand new Toyota bZ4X is definitely worth a look. As Toyota’s first purpose-built electric vehicle, this SUV blends space, style, and sustainability — and after taking it for a spin, we think it ticks a lot of boxes for families with little ones in tow.
Family-Friendly Design
The first thing you notice about the Toyota bZ4X is how spacious it feels inside. Whether you’ve got one car seat or three in the back, the wide rear bench and flat floor mean there's plenty of legroom and no need to argue over elbow space. The boot is a decent size too, comfortably swallowing a pushchair, shopping bags, and all the bits you inevitably need when travelling with children. And if you’re going away for a weekend? You can pack in everything from scooters and travel cots to a cool bag for picnics, with room to spare.
The first thing you notice about the Toyota bZ4X is how spacious it feels inside. Whether you’ve got one car seat or three in the back, the wide rear bench and flat floor mean there's plenty of legroom and no need to argue over elbow space. The boot is a decent size too, comfortably swallowing a pushchair, shopping bags, and all the bits you inevitably need when travelling with children. And if you’re going away for a weekend? You can pack in everything from scooters and travel cots to a cool bag for picnics, with room to spare.
The wide-opening rear doors make getting children (and their car seats!) in and out a breeze — a small feature that makes a huge difference in daily life. Parents will also appreciate the wipe-clean materials, loads of handy storage compartments, and a front cabin that’s uncluttered and modern, yet still family practical.
Smooth, Quiet & Efficient
As an all-electric car, the bZ4X is wonderfully quiet and smooth to drive — perfect if you’ve got napping little ones in the back! The ride is calm and composed, and it handles well around town and on the motorway. It also comes with regenerative braking, which means it can help charge itself a little as you slow down — great for boosting efficiency when driving in stop-start traffic.
As an all-electric car, the bZ4X is wonderfully quiet and smooth to drive — perfect if you’ve got napping little ones in the back! The ride is calm and composed, and it handles well around town and on the motorway. It also comes with regenerative braking, which means it can help charge itself a little as you slow down — great for boosting efficiency when driving in stop-start traffic.
Range-wise, you can expect around 250–300 miles from a full charge depending on conditions, which is more than enough for everyday driving and most weekend adventures. There are both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions available too, so whether you’re nipping around the school run or heading off on a countryside staycation, it can handle whatever you throw at it.
Technology That Helps
The Toyota bZ4X is packed with family-friendly tech. You get a big touchscreen for navigation and media (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard), a rear-view camera, and a suite of safety features like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking. All of these give you extra peace of mind when driving with children on board.
The Toyota bZ4X is packed with family-friendly tech. You get a big touchscreen for navigation and media (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard), a rear-view camera, and a suite of safety features like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking. All of these give you extra peace of mind when driving with children on board.
There’s also the handy Toyota app, which lets you check the battery level, pre-warm the car before you get in, and even find nearby charging points — super useful when planning a longer journey.
Verdict
With its modern design, generous space, smooth electric drive, and impressive range, the Toyota bZ4X is a fantastic choice for families looking to go electric without compromise. It’s easy to live with, big enough for all the family gear, and clever enough to make everyday driving a little bit easier.
With its modern design, generous space, smooth electric drive, and impressive range, the Toyota bZ4X is a fantastic choice for families looking to go electric without compromise. It’s easy to live with, big enough for all the family gear, and clever enough to make everyday driving a little bit easier.
Whether you're tackling the school run, popping to the shops, or heading off for a family weekend away, the Toyota bZ4X is more than up to the task — and you’ll be doing your bit for the planet too.