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Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) announced at Auto Shanghai 2025 in China today that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China.
“China is a highly advanced market that leads the way in electrification, with BEVs accounting for a high proportion of new car sales. Toyota announced the new bZ7 BEV, which follows the bZ4X, bZ3, bZ3X, and bZ5, while Lexus announced the new ES BEV, which follows the UX and RZ BEVs, in order to further accelerate a multi-pathway approach while responding to the needs of local customers,” Toyota said.
New Model Launches in China
bZ7: The new bZ7 was developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), and Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center by TOYOTA (China) Co., Ltd. (IEM by TOYOTA)- see Footnote 2. It is a BEV sedan that is over five meters in length and combines the strengths of each company, including Toyota’s safe, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing and China’s advanced technology. It will be equipped with the latest intelligent technology [footnote 3] befitting the flagship model of the Chinese BEV lineup. Toyota will proceed with development toward commercialization within a year.
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Lexus ES: The new Lexus ES is the first model in the next-generation lineup of Lexus electrified vehicles with BEV and HEV specifications. A spacious rear seat package and the latest technology provide a high-quality and comfortable interior experience for all passengers. The ES embodies the new Lexus design inspired by the next-generation BEV concept LF-ZC, and it has been refined to further evolve its quietness and ride comfort with electrification technology,” Toyota said, (read AutoInformed.com on Toyota C-HR+, bZ4X and Lexus RZ European Debuts)
“The new ES was developed with the aim of redefining the sedan. Traditionally structured with three distinct sections – engine or motor, cabin, and trunk,” said Lexus International Chief Engineer, Kohei Chiashi. “The sedan offers key engineering advantages, including high body rigidity and a low center of gravity. These attributes contribute to the model’s exceptional ride comfort, handling stability, and quietness, forming the foundation of the sedan’s enduring appeal. Building on these strengths, the new ES further evolves the sedan by combining a functionally rooted, flowing silhouette with a spacious interior―achieved through thoughtful design and packaging innovations. With the newly developed TNGA GA-K platform, the new ES supports both HEV and BEV powertrains, offering a wider range of electrified vehicle choices while contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. In addition, nearly every aspect of the vehicle has been reexamined from the ground up, integrating a range of advanced technologies. Through these efforts, the new ES delivers a fresh and unprecedented sedan experience unlike any sedan previously seen from Lexus.”
Inevitable Footnotes
- Official name: 21st International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
- Toyota’s R&D base for local development in China.
- Providing new value for cars; includes smart cockpits, driving support, and advanced safety technology for a better user experience.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
New Toyota and Lexus Models Debut at Auto Shanghai
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Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) announced at Auto Shanghai 2025 in China today that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in China.
“China is a highly advanced market that leads the way in electrification, with BEVs accounting for a high proportion of new car sales. Toyota announced the new bZ7 BEV, which follows the bZ4X, bZ3, bZ3X, and bZ5, while Lexus announced the new ES BEV, which follows the UX and RZ BEVs, in order to further accelerate a multi-pathway approach while responding to the needs of local customers,” Toyota said.
New Model Launches in China
bZ7: The new bZ7 was developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GTMC), and Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center by TOYOTA (China) Co., Ltd. (IEM by TOYOTA)- see Footnote 2. It is a BEV sedan that is over five meters in length and combines the strengths of each company, including Toyota’s safe, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing and China’s advanced technology. It will be equipped with the latest intelligent technology [footnote 3] befitting the flagship model of the Chinese BEV lineup. Toyota will proceed with development toward commercialization within a year.
Click for more.
Lexus ES: The new Lexus ES is the first model in the next-generation lineup of Lexus electrified vehicles with BEV and HEV specifications. A spacious rear seat package and the latest technology provide a high-quality and comfortable interior experience for all passengers. The ES embodies the new Lexus design inspired by the next-generation BEV concept LF-ZC, and it has been refined to further evolve its quietness and ride comfort with electrification technology,” Toyota said, (read AutoInformed.com on Toyota C-HR+, bZ4X and Lexus RZ European Debuts)
“The new ES was developed with the aim of redefining the sedan. Traditionally structured with three distinct sections – engine or motor, cabin, and trunk,” said Lexus International Chief Engineer, Kohei Chiashi. “The sedan offers key engineering advantages, including high body rigidity and a low center of gravity. These attributes contribute to the model’s exceptional ride comfort, handling stability, and quietness, forming the foundation of the sedan’s enduring appeal. Building on these strengths, the new ES further evolves the sedan by combining a functionally rooted, flowing silhouette with a spacious interior―achieved through thoughtful design and packaging innovations. With the newly developed TNGA GA-K platform, the new ES supports both HEV and BEV powertrains, offering a wider range of electrified vehicle choices while contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. In addition, nearly every aspect of the vehicle has been reexamined from the ground up, integrating a range of advanced technologies. Through these efforts, the new ES delivers a fresh and unprecedented sedan experience unlike any sedan previously seen from Lexus.”
Inevitable Footnotes
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.