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Modern cars are equipped with many features to help make every journey safer. The new Toyota bZ4X is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 to help you feel more secure on the road. Let's take a closer look at the individual ​ 2023 Toyota bZ4X safety features and how they work. All 2023 Toyota bZ4X Safety Features Explained Pre-Collision System Toyota's pre-collision system helps detect pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and vehicles in your path. It gives you a visual and audio warning when a collision is imminent. If you don't respond in time, it applies the brakes to help stop you from crashing. more Cruise Control Full Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control helps you stay safer during highway driving. It helps you keep a preset distance from the vehicle ahead of you, adjusting your car's speed as needed. It's designed for highway use and works best at speeds of over 20 mph. Lane Departure Alert If your Toyota detects you unintentionally wavering from your lane, it'll issue a visual and audio warning, so you can correct your steering. If you don't respond, the feature can apply gentle corrective steering to make sure you stay in your lane. Lane Tracing Assist Lane tracing assist works with lane departure assist to help you stay centered in your lane. It also works with the Emergency Driving Stop System to make sure you're being attentive at all times. If your car detects that you're driving inattentively, then the feature can stop the car if needed. Road Sign Assist Your Toyota has an intelligent camera that scans the area for road signs. It can detect speed limit signs, yield signs, Do Not Enter signs, and other warning signs. It then sends a projection of the signs onto your Multi-Information Display to make sure you don't miss them. Automatic High Beams Automatic high beams help you automate one aspect of driving at night. Your Toyota detects oncoming vehicles and turns your high beams to low beams until the oncoming car has passed. Once the car has passed you, your car switches your low beams to high beams automatically. Are There Any Other Helpful Safety Features in the Toyota bZ4X? Although they're not part of the mentioned package, there are several other features that'll help you feel more secure on the road. A panoramic view monitor is available to help you see your blind spot and watch out for hazards in any direction. A range of connected services are also available, so you can easily call for assistance if needed. We recommend getting Safety Connect, which lets you connect to a 24/7 response center at the touch of a button. You'll definitely stay safe in the Toyota bZ4X with all of these features, so come check the car out at DARCARS 355 Toyota of Rockville. We'll arrange for you to take it out on a test drive and see how the features work in person.

If you're looking for an SUV with better fuel economy and are considering a fully electric model, take a look at a new entry into the class: the Toyota bZ4X. Unlike previous electric vehicles, this innovative and efficient SUV stands out and can be found at your local Toyota dealer. What Does the 2023 Toyota bZ4X Offer? Efficient Power The bZ4X uses the electric powertrain to give instant access to torque for a quick response time. The front-wheel-drive models use a single electric motor, for 201 horsepower and 196 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel-drive models operate on a dual motor system that provides 214 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. Regenerative braking recycles the energy that would normally be lost with deceleration and stores it in the battery for use when and where it's needed. The battery offers up to 252 miles on a single charge for front-wheel-drive models and 228 miles for all-wheel-drive models, allowing for a day's driving without worrying about locating a charging station. more Distinctive Style The sporty SUV design of the bZ4X signals that it's something a bit different. A longer wheelbase adds to the stability of the new e-TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) that has been developed specifically to optimize the performance of Toyota's electric vehicles. The build is not boxy. Rather, it's sleek, athletic, and aerodynamic. It looks modern and purpose-driven, with lower bumper vents and a streamlined profile, and available two-tone styling emphasizes the design and lets it stand out from the crowd exactly as it should. Connect With Technology The bZ4X has a generous 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen display in the center console. The intuitive touchscreen gives you access to apps, navigation, media, and your smartphone connection through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and a wireless charging station allows Qi-compatible devices to charge without the extra clutter of a cable. An additional display positioned over the steering wheel keeps your eyes on the road, but able to access important information and diagnostics about your car while you drive. A digital key lets you access your car as long as your Bluetooth-connected smartphone is in your pocket. Ask Your Toyota Dealer About Fast Charging Your bZ4X comes with the charging cable necessary to charge using a standard home 120-volt 3-prong outlet. If you have a 240-volt outlet installed at your home by a licensed electrician, a full charge can be reached in a shorter time frame. Your dealer can help you with the appropriate cable for faster charging. You may also be able to locate a rapid DC charger in some locations. Experience the All-New bZ4X in Our Rockville, MD EV Inventory Electric SUVs are becoming more and more accessible to a broad range of drivers. Come down to DARCARS 355 Toyota of Rockville, MD today to take one for a test drive and check out the variety of 2023 Toyota hybrid models and electric cars for sale at our dealership.