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[vinny41]

37 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Not sure about that, using the ZS (ZS & VS are similar size)

Closer to the HS, as wheelbase is a bit telling ...

 

Most are assuming it is a revamped ZS.  Although, I'm leaning toward discontinuing the ZS EV, since a hybrid is coming out for 2025.

 

Same with the MG3, now as a hybrid.

 

Maybe they want the BEVs to be a separate designated model.

ES5

MG4

EP PLUS

ES

In the UK MG is planning to retain the name ZS for the Hybrid and name the BEV replacement MG S5

[Bandersnatch]

Many people think they are a myth but I can now confirm that they are in fact real. I have evidence of a Toyota bZ4x in the wild.

 

Over 2 years after it was first launched in Thailand I have seen my first one.

 

 

[Pib]

Yea...those 66 registrations in Jan 2024 was probably Toyota doing some accounting/tax smoke-and-mirrors by selling all their Thailand bZ4X's stock to its Toyota Sure used car division or maybe selling them wholesale to some overseas buyers.   Just some accounting/tax transaction to get them off their new vehicle stock.  

 

Seems like only yesterday when the Toyota bZ4X went on sale in Thailand but it was almost two years ago in Nov 2022. 

 

And according to the article below Toyota hoped the bZ4X would keep them on top of EV sales rankings.   Whoops....that didn't work out as hoped...those durn Chinese EVs got in the way.😜

 

 

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/technology/subsidised-toyota-bz4x-finally-on-sale-in-thailand

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JPublished: 10 November 2022|

 

The long-awaited new electric Toyota bZ4X went on sale in Thailand Wednesday, taking advantage of new government subsidies.

 

The vehicle, which will be manufactured in Japan, will sell for 1.8 million baht (US$50,000) and comes in six colours. The maximum range on a single charge is approximately 400km, making the vehicle one of the longest-range EVs.

 

Toyota has been Thailand’s top car company for years, selling 240,000 vehicles in 2021. It hopes to stay on top of sales rankings for EVs with the bZ4X, but faces stiff competition from more affordable Chinese competitors.

 

Chinese automakers are exporting a record number of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) to Thailand — some 60,000 since January. Thailand is now the third export destination for Chinese EVs, behind Belgium and the UK.