Toyota BZ4X Touring Review & Prices

The Toyota BZ4X Touring is the slightly bigger version of the rather pleasant BZ4X, with a longer boot and a taller roofline making this an electric SUV-estate. Congratulations to the birth of a new type of car, in this case one with generous standard kit, funky styling and a large boot, though cabin storage appears lacking as with the regular BZ4X.

It may be larger than its counterpart, but you’ll still likely look at the Nissan Ariya, Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y as alternatives. It’s now closer in size to the larger still Peugeot E-5008 and - again, heftier - Kia EV9, though these two behemoths are seven seaters where the Toyota is not.

The standard BZ4X is already a handsome SUV with a sporty silhouette, but the Touring’s longer roofline, meaty roof bars and upright tail give it more road presence than its coupe-esque counterpart. There’s an air of ‘American soccer-mom’ about it, but the ruggedness of the chunky rear bumper cladding and light bar make this a handsome car. Your attractive mate dressed up in hiking gear, then, as opposed to jeans and trainers.

Inside, you’re greeted by the same interior as the BZ4X, which means a funky dashboard spanning the width of the car without a curve in sight, below a wraparound panel which reaches onto the door cards. There’s a mighty 14-inch infotainment display in the middle, which features Toyota’s crisp graphics but overly-fiddly menu layout.

Fortunately, physical climate control dials and volume knob are present and correct, far easier to use than the touchscreen-only fare in a Volkswagen ID4 and Peugeot E-3008. The regular BZ4X is already spacious, and the Touring’s taller roofline means there’s even more headroom in the back, while the boot has swollen from a paltry 452 litres to a far more useful 600-litre space.

Two motor options are available with a single (74.7kWh) battery choice, with range dropping from 367 miles in the front-wheel drive car to just under 300 miles in the dual-motor, all-wheel drive model. That’s enough for most people, but still a touch behind Skoda and Tesla. The BZ4X has a maximum charging speed of 150kW, which is slow compared to other SUVs of this size.

If it’s anything like the BZ4X from behind the wheel (given its mechanical similarities we’d be shocked if it wasn’t) then the BZ4X Touring will be a comfortable and easy car to drive, no matter the type of road you’re on. We’ll confirm once we get our hands on one.

Check out the latest Toyota BZ4X Touring deals and leasing offers, as well as used BZ4X Touring models and other used Toyotas for sale through our trusted dealer network. You can also sell your current car through Carwow, when it’s time to make a change.

Naturally, the Touring is a bit more expensive than the BZ4X, starting at £44,500 - around £4,000 more than its respective smaller counterpart. A Peugeot E-5008 is cheaper at around £41,000, though it’s not as well-equipped as standard, while a Skoda Enyaq costs less with the small battery, and around the same price at the Touring with the rangier, larger battery.

It’s just as well equipped, however, with ambient lighting, 18-inch wheels, heated seats and steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and a heat pump coming as standard on the entry-level Excel model.

The pricier Design version adds 20-inch alloy wheels, 22kW DC charging capability, and seat cooling in the front, as well as heated backs seats.