Toyota New Zealand confirms bZ4X prices, opens order book

Toyota New Zealand has opened the order book for its first battery electric vehicle the bZ4X arriving in 2024, which is priced from $72,990 for the Pure front-wheel-drive variant while the all-wheel-drive Motion variant is priced from $82,990.

The Subaru Solterra shares the same platform as the bZ4X and it is priced from $79,990 for the base all-wheel-drive model and $84,990 for the all-wheel-drive Touring variant.

Further up the food chain the Lexus RZ450 Core which also shares the all-wheel-drive BEV platform as the Subaru and Toyota is priced from $134,900.  

Debuting the e-TNGA platform, the Toyota bZ4X is powered by a 71.4kWh battery pack which sits flat under the floor of the SUV helping it to achieve a low centre of gravity says the manufacturer.

The bZ4X is the first Toyota to adopt the eAxle technology integrating the transaxle, motor generator, and inverter with 150kw of power available for the front wheel drive Pure, and 160kW for the Motion all-wheel-drive (80kW front, 80kW rear).

Inside there are combined fabric and synthetic leather seats in the Pure and the option of black or grey synthetic leather upholstery in the Motion. There’s no glovebox, giving front seat passengers more knee room. Instead, there is storage space under the centre console says the manufacturer.

Passengers in the back are treated to plenty of headroom, plus extra space to stretch their legs out says the manufacturer.

The bZ4X adopts the latest Toyota Safety Sense package; the Pre- Collision System includes motorcycle detection, Intersection Collision Avoidance Support and Emergency Steering Assist. The Motion variant adds a Panoramic View Monitor and Blind Spot Monitor with safe exit assist.

The bZ4X was designed with help from Subaru, and Toyota says the Motion’s all-wheel drive system can easily handle dry, dusty trails involving steep climbs and descents, and is equally capable on wet, claggy ground. It can wade through deep water, too — up to 177mm and both models can tow 750kg unbraked.

While the Pure rides on 18-inch alloy wheels with a silver and black metallic full resin cover to aid aerodynamics, the Motion variant features 20-inch black and machined finished alloys with resin accents. The Motion variant includes additional exterior features including a panoramic roof and power shade, and a larger split rear spoiler.

The Toyota Drive-away price includes all on road costs: WOF, registration, fully charged battery, the Toyota Care Service Advantage fixed price servicing package, floor mats, a three year or 100,000 km warranty, and a five year or 160,000km 70% degradation warranty on the battery.