The Toyota bZ4X Touring is arguably the battery-electric vehicle Toyota should have launched from the beginning. While the standard bZ4X SUV offered a solid foundation, the new Touring stretches the formula into something that’s far more practical for growing families and those with active lifestyles.
It’s 140mm longer, carries a much larger boot, and packs more performance than its SUV sibling. In fact, with a 0-100km/h claim of 4.5 seconds, it’s now the quickest Toyota currently on sale in Australia following the end of Supra production. That’s not something many would expect from a family wagon.
2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: Specifications
Electrical: 74.7kWH CATL battery, 2x e-motors
Output: 280kW / 536Nm
Gearbox: Single-speed auto
Drive type: All-wheel drive
Wheels: F & R: 20×7.5, 235/50
ANCAP: Five starsTare weight: 2065kg
Power-to-weight: 7.37:1 (kg:kW)
Official range (WLTP): 488km
Max charging AC/DC: 22kW/150kW
0-100km/h: 4.49 seconds*
Starting price: $69,990
*Figures for the Subaru Trailseeker as tested by Driving Enthusiast on the day – we aim to do a full performance test on the Toyota soon. Manufacturers’ claims may be different
2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: How much does it cost?
Prices start from $69,990 (excluding on-road costs) for the single variant on sale in Australia, placing it in direct competition with several established electric SUV and wagon rivals, such as the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X. That’s where it faces its biggest challenge.
Given the mechanically identical Subaru Trailseeker recently received a $4000 price reduction, Toyota may need to sharpen its pricing to remain as competitive – the Trailseeker now starts from $63,990 and $67,990 for its two trim levels.
2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: Interior & packaging
The Touring strikes the perfect balance between exterior dimensions and interior practicality. It’s still compact enough to make parking and navigating city streets a breeze, yet the longer body unlocks a generous 603-litre boot (up 151L over the regular bZ4X). Combined with good rear-seat legroom, it feels like an ideal family wagon size rather than simply another medium SUV.
Toyota has avoided overcomplicating the cabin. The layout is logical, storage is plentiful, and everything feels built to withstand years of family life. There are certainly some hard plastics throughout the interior, but they appear durable rather than cheap; a very Toyota approach that should age well with plenty of wear and tear.
One welcome difference compared with its Subaru sibling is the steering wheel. Toyota sticks with a conventional circular design, which feels far more natural and comfortable during everyday driving than Subaru’s squared-off alternative. Unfortunately, the gauge cluster, which is pushed forward so it sits just beneath the windscreen, can easily be obscured by the steering wheel, depending on your preferred seating position (it was completely blocked for me).
Up on the dash is a 14-inch touch-screen media interface which debuted in Lexus models not long ago. Both wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard, along with a surround-view camera and a nine-speaker JBL sound system. There’s also a handy, always-available main menu button for the ADAS systems, even when you have Android or Apple running, and you have permanent climate controls along the base of the screen for minimal distraction.
Twin wireless phone chargers are also standard, along with heated and cooled front seats and heated rear outer seats. And that’s where the value does catch up to the Subaru, especially given it is offered in base trim without some of the equipment listed above. Even so, some of the rivals out there are priced beneath this and come with more or similar features.
2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: Powertrain & handling
The Touring’s dual-motor all-wheel drive system produces a healthy 280kW, making it one of the most powerful Toyotas currently available in local showrooms. Performance is brisk but not ridiculously sudden, like some EVs. This is strong, making overtaking effortless while remaining smooth and refined around town. There is no sport mode, only Eco mode for maximum efficiency.
Grip levels are reassuringly high, allowing the Touring to carry good speed along twisting roads without ever feeling nervous or skittish. Even on greasy or wet bitumen, it remains composed and confident, reinforcing its credentials as a cool and capable all-weather family car. Although the steering feel isn’t as encouraging as some, the setup provides enough feedback to make you feel in control. It’s just a bit numb when first tipping it into tighter bends.
Ride quality is compliant yet absorbent, with enough wheel travel in the arches to take the shock of poorly-maintained Aussie country roads. Toyota has retuned the suspension to suit the Touring’s longer body, however, with only one trim level on offer, it would be interesting to have a smaller wheel option available for those travelling on dirt roads regularly. The standard 235/50 tyres are wrapped around 20-inch alloy wheels. And there is no spare wheel, only a repair kit.
Charging capability is impressive. While DC charging peaks at 150kW, the inclusion of 22kW three-phase AC charging as standard is a genuine advantage at this price point. That’s a feature often reserved for premium European EVs, and usually as an option only, making home and destination charging significantly quicker for owners with access to compatible infrastructure.
2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: First impressions
In many ways, this is all the car you need. It combines strong performance, excellent practicality, reassuring all-wheel drive handling and impressive charging capability into a package that should comfortably satisfy the needs of most Australian families. The generous boot, spacious rear seating and manageable exterior dimensions make it easy to imagine as an only family car, while Toyota’s reputation for durability and resale value adds further appeal.
Its biggest weakness is value, in our opinion. The current asking price leaves it vulnerable against closely-related rivals offering similar hardware for less money, and the cabin’s hard plastics don’t always reflect the near-$70,000 price tag. You can also find quicker/more powerful EVs out there for the same or less money, if that’s a priority to you.
2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: Video
