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EX-8 Tipper
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
bZ4X
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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EX-8 Tipper
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
South African launch specification of Toyota's dedicated battery-electric bZ4X
Current South African EX-8 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Tipper
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2650 kg
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Length
1 mm
6620 mm
Width
1 mm
2100 mm
Height
1 mm
2355 mm
Wheelbase
1 mm
3850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
212 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
100 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
-
Kerb Weight
1556 kg
2650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
7800 kg
Payload Capacity
449 kg
5150 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
942 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1035 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
882 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
ex-8-tipper
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
3907 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
255.3 kW
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Maximum Torque
268.6 Nm
373 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.1 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, X-MODE
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
38.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
140.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
73.11 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
468 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
150 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
31 h
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
29 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Single-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
4.7 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
3.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
5.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
100 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
4.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
AC-Type 2, DC-CCS 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
(Mode 2), Public Charger (Mode 3)
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
100
Combined Driving Range
456-481
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Yes
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
456-481 km
Not Applicable
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Seat Material
Leather Sporty
Cloth
Heated Seats
Standard Front and Rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard Driver + Passenger
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Synthetic Leather + Heater
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather Sporty
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Tipper grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, EMV, 14-inch
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT Colour, 7-inch
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard 4PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
14-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
14-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Midnight Grey, Fierce Red, Moonlight Ocean Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Attitude Black
3
Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Tyre Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Without (Repair Kit Included)
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Front Suspension
Brake Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Window Demister Standard
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
4
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Accessory Battery Type
Lithium Ion Standard Emergency Charger
Lead-acid
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
6 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 Services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Ownership Role
Private and family
Top
Price Zar
1182800 ZAR
679500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
1182800
679500
Starting Price Zar
1182800
679500
Spec
bZ4X
EX-8 Tipper
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This bZ4X and EX-8 Tipper 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: bZ4X 82 vs EX-8 Tipper 58.
Efficiency index: bZ4X 91 vs EX-8 Tipper 29.
Safety-equipment index: bZ4X 94 vs EX-8 Tipper 94.
Practicality index: bZ4X 62 vs EX-8 Tipper 67.
Ownership-cover index: bZ4X not separately scored vs EX-8 Tipper 65.
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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
bZ4X leads by 18 points
bZ4X holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over EX-8 Tipper.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
bZ4X
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
91/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
EX-8 Tipper
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota bZ4X
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 64 pts for EX-8 Tipper
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, bZ4X leads. However, EX-8 Tipper may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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