Overview
- Toyota South Africa launched the Toyota‑badged bZ4X and the bZ4X Touring on July 12, 2026, and confirmed local specifications, pricing and ownership packages.
- The standard bZ4X uses a 73.11 kWh battery and 255 kW power for a 0–100 km/h time of 5.1 seconds while the Touring has a 74.69 kWh pack and 334 kW for a 4.3‑second 0–100 km/h sprint.
- Toyota quotes ranges of about 456–481 km for the bZ4X and 462–487 km for the Touring, figures that reviewers say are strong for daily use but fall short of some rivals that advertise around 500 km.
- Pricing starts at R1,182,800 for the bZ4X and R1,317,700 for the Touring and each model includes a six‑year/90,000 km service plan, a three‑year/100,000 km warranty and an eight‑year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- Early drive reports praise the cars’ ride, steering and instant electric torque, and Toyota hopes 22 kW AC charging support and the e‑TNGA BEV platform will help the models compete as South Africa’s charging network grows.