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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs Toyota bZ4X: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost and bZ4X are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
bZ4X255.3 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
bZ4X268.6 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
bZ4XNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
bZ4XNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
bZ4X212 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Black Badge Ghost Series II
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Black Badge Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
bZ4X
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
bZ4X
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
South African launch specification of Toyota's dedicated battery-electric bZ4X
Facelift History
The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and evolved into Black Badge Ghost Series II in October 2024
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Length
5545 mm
1 mm
Width
1998 mm
1 mm
Height
1573 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
212 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
484 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1556 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
2052 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
449 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
942 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1035 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
882 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
12
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Applicable
Valves
48
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
441 kW
255.3 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
268.6 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
5.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, X-MODE
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
73.11 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
468 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
31 h
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
29 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
AWD
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Yes
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
AWD
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Front Differential Lock
-
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
AC-Type 2, DC-CCS 2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
(Mode 2), Public Charger (Mode 3)
Fuel Tank Litres
90
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front + Rear Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Standard
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Yes
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Standard
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Standard Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Standard Driver + Passenger
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
3 Spoke Synthetic Leather + Heater
60 40 Split Seat
No
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Leather Sporty
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
No
Panoramic roof
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Standard Power
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
JBL Display Audio, EMV, 14-inch
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Standard TFT Colour, 7-inch
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
14-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
14-inch
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Yes
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
Midnight Grey, Fierce Red, Moonlight Ocean Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Attitude Black
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Panoramic roof
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Yes
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
25 deg
Departure Angle
-
23 deg
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Tyre Size
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Without (Repair Kit Included)
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electric
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Brake Ventilated Disc
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Window Demister Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
1 g/km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years 160 000 km
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lithium Ion Standard Emergency Charger
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Private and family
Pricing Role
Price on application
Flagship
Price Zar
-
1182800 ZAR
Starting Price
-
1182800
Starting Price Zar
-
1182800
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
bZ4X
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and bZ4X comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Black Badge Ghost 100 vs bZ4X 82.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs bZ4X 91.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs bZ4X 94.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs bZ4X 62.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs bZ4X not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
bZ4X leads by 6 points
Black Badge Ghost and bZ4X are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +18
Efficiency
bZ4X +62
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +5
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
bZ4X
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
91/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota bZ4X
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 76 pts for Black Badge Ghost
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, bZ4X leads. However, Black Badge Ghost may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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