Toyota bZ4X vs bZ4X Touring: Which One Is Right for You?

The Touring is a longer-bodied version of the bZ4X, measuring 4,830mm compared to 4,690mm, with the extra 140mm added behind the rear axle. That gives it up to 603 litres of cargo space (VDA) against 452 litres in the 2WD and AWD grades. It is also the most powerful grade, with a 167kW motor at each axle for a maximum system output of 280kW, where the standard bZ4X is 167kW in 2WD form and 167kW front / 88kW rear in AWD form. All three grades use the same 74.7kWh lithium-ion battery.

The 2WD has the longest range in the line-up at up to 591km, followed by the AWD at up to 517km and the Touring at up to 488km. All three figures are Toyota Australia’s published WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) results, based on energy consumption of 138Wh/km, 160Wh/km and 168Wh/km respectively. The difference comes down to weight and drivetrain rather than battery size, as all three carry the same 74.7kWh battery. WLTP figures are achieved in laboratory conditions, so real-world range can be significantly lower depending on driving style, speed, climate control use, terrain, load and battery condition.

The AWD adds an 88kW motor at the rear alongside the 167kW front motor, which brings all-wheel drive and cuts the 0–100km/h time to 5.1 seconds from 7.4 seconds. It also adds ventilated front seats, a fixed panoramic moon roof, a digital rear view mirror, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, Intelligent Parking Assist, X-Mode with three off-road modes, Premium SofTex trim and 20-inch alloy wheels. The trade-off is range: 517km WLTP against the 2WD’s 591km. Both grades share the same 74.7kWh battery, 452-litre boot, Toyota Safety Sense suite and eight airbags.

For a 10–100% AC charge, Toyota Australia quotes approximately 9 hours 30 minutes on a 7kW single-phase charger, approximately 7 hours on 11kW three-phase and approximately 3 hours 30 minutes on 22kW three-phase, and these times are the same across all three grades. On a public DC fast charger, all grades accept up to 150kW through a CCS2 connector, with a 10–80% charge taking approximately 45 minutes in the 2WD and AWD and approximately 30 minutes in the Touring. Mode 2 (standard powerpoint) and Mode 3 (wall charger) cables are supplied with the vehicle. Charging times are indicative and vary with temperature, the charger used and the state of the battery. Charging slows once the battery passes 80%, and Toyota recommends minimising use of DC fast charging.

The 2WD has a maximum towing capacity of 750kg. The AWD and the Touring are both rated at 1,500kg braked, with the Touring also rated at 750kg unbraked. Fitting a tow bar requires the kick sensor on the power tailgate to be deactivated, and towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements, gross vehicle mass and gross combined mass limits, and the towing equipment used. Towing also increases energy consumption noticeably, so plan on less range with a trailer attached. Tow bar availability differs by grade, so check with the team before ordering if towing matters to you.

Every new bZ4X comes with Toyota’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre new vehicle warranty. Traction battery coverage starts at five years, unlimited kilometres, and is extended a year at a time up to a total of ten years, provided an annual traction battery health check and routine logbook servicing are completed at a Toyota dealer. Separately, Toyota will repair or replace the traction battery for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, if its energy storage capacity falls below 70% of original capacity. Conditions apply to both, including charging and maintenance in line with the owner’s manual, and traction battery cover excludes vehicles used for commercial purposes such as hire or rideshare.