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Decision summary
Toyota bZ4X vs Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended: the short answer
bZ4X and Ghost Extended are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Maximum Power
bZ4X255.3 kW
Ghost Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
bZ4X268.6 Nm
Ghost Extended850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Engine Size
bZ4XNot Applicable
Ghost Extended6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
bZ4XNot Applicable
Ghost Extended6.33 km/l
Ground Clearance
bZ4X212 mm
Ghost Extended118 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota bZ4X
bZ4X AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Ghost Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
bZ4X
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ghost Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Model Introduced Year
2026
-
Generation
South African launch specification of Toyota's dedicated battery-electric bZ4X
Second-generation Ghost Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
Ghost Extended joined the second-generation Ghost family globally in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Extended Series II in October 2024; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
SUV
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Length
1 mm
5715 mm
Width
1 mm
1998 mm
Height
1 mm
1574 mm
Wheelbase
1 mm
3465 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
212 mm
118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1556 kg
2545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
449 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.8 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1035 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
1245 mm
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Push Start
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Panoramic roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic four-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
6749 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
255.3 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
268.6 Nm
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
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
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.1 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, X-MODE
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
165 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
334 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
Ghost Extended
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Yes
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Yes
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
2.81:1
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
AWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Rolls-Royce 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
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Yes
No lockable differential
Gearbox Type
Single-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
6.33 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
6.33 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
90
Combined Driving Range
456-481
570-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear Buzzer + Light
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Ghost family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Standard
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Standard
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Seat Material
Leather Sporty
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Standard Front and Rear
Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats
Standard Driver + Passenger
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Bespoke Starlight Headliner available
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Synthetic Leather + Heater
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Leather Sporty
Placed Perforation leather seat design available
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, EMV, 14-inch
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT Colour, 7-inch
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
Standard 4PCs
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Touchscreen
14-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED and laser headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Series II daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Midnight Grey, Fierce Red, Moonlight Ocean Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Attitude Black
Bespoke exterior colour commissions
Headlights
Standard
LED and laser headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic roof
No
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Approach Angle
25 deg
-
Departure Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Yes
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Tyre Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
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
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Without (Repair Kit Included)
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Front Suspension
Brake Ventilated Disc
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Window Demister Standard
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Accessory Battery Type
Lithium Ion Standard Emergency Charger
-
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
358 g/km
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Ownership Role
Private and family
Rear-space-focused Ghost for mixed owner-driven and chauffeur use
Price Zar
1182800 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Flagship
Price on application
Starting Price
1182800
-
Starting Price Zar
1182800
-
Spec
bZ4X
Ghost Extended
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This bZ4X and Ghost Extended 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 Ghost Extended 100.
Efficiency index: bZ4X 91 vs Ghost Extended 29.
Safety-equipment index: bZ4X 94 vs Ghost Extended 99.
Practicality index: bZ4X 62 vs Ghost Extended 63.
Ownership-cover index: bZ4X not separately scored vs Ghost Extended 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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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 6 points
bZ4X and Ghost Extended are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
Ghost Extended
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 Ghost Extended
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, bZ4X leads. However, Ghost Extended may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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