Toyota has expanded its battery-electric SUV line-up with the launch of the new bZ4X Touring, an AWD-only model designed to offer more power and greater luggage capacity than the existing bZ4X.
The bZ4X Touring joins Toyota’s upgraded bZ4X SUV as part of the company’s expanding multi-pathway strategy, which now spans petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, performance hybrid and fuel-cell electric powertrains.
The Touring is positioned as the more practical option in the bZ4X range, with Toyota confirming it gains a larger rear luggage space and a substantially higher combined power output of 280kW.
That added power makes the bZ4X Touring one of the stronger-performing vehicles in Toyota’s battery-electric range, while the additional cargo space broadens its appeal for families, business users and fleet drivers who need to carry more equipment or travel beyond city-based duties.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations John Pappas said the company’s multi-pathway strategy was intended to offer different powertrain options for different operating requirements.
“Every powertrain we offer has a particular purpose and is designed to optimise performance and fuel efficiency depending on its use, and ensure we continue to offer all Australians, across the country, the vehicle they need or desire,” Mr Pappas said.
What is different about the bZ4X Touring?
The key differences identified by Toyota are:
- AWD only: The bZ4X Touring is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive.
- More power: Toyota quotes a combined system output of 280kW.
- More luggage space: The Touring has a larger rear cargo area than the standard bZ4X SUV.
- Broader lifestyle and fleet role: Toyota says the model is intended for customers who need greater versatility for weekends away, equipment carrying and travel outside metropolitan areas.
The model adds another battery-electric SUV option to Toyota’s Australian line-up at a time when the company is also launching the HiLux BEV, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and LandCruiser 300 performance hybrid.
For fleets, the bZ4X Touring could be relevant for organisations looking to transition higher-use SUV roles to battery-electric power while retaining all-wheel-drive capability and additional storage capacity.
Toyota has not provided pricing or further technical specifications for the bZ4X Touring in the information released with its multi-pathway announcement. Details such as driving range, battery capacity, charging performance, towing capacity, dimensions and equipment grades are therefore yet to be confirmed.
