A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HATHybrid9-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 999,900ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW🔧 648 Nm⛽ 10.2 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Toyota bZ4X vs GWM P500: the short answer
bZ4X and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
P500 starts ZAR 382,900 cheaperbZ4X from ZAR 1,182,800 · P500 from ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
bZ4X
P500
Maximum Power
bZ4X255.3 kW
P500255 kW
Maximum Torque
bZ4X268.6 Nm
P500648 Nm
Engine Size
bZ4XNot Applicable
P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
bZ4XNot Applicable
P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
bZ4X212 mm
P500224 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota bZ4X
bZ4X AWD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Specification evidence leader
bZ4X
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
P500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
bZ4X
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
bZ4X
P500
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 P500 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
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Pickup
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Tare Mass Kg
-
2761 kg
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Length
1 mm
5445 mm
Width
1 mm
1991 mm
Height
1 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
1 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
212 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
450 l
Kerb Weight
1556 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
449 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
3500 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
6.0 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1035 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
900 mm
Spec
bZ4X
P500
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
Not Available
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
-
5
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.8
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Rear differential lock
Difflock
-
Rear differential lock
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sound System
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
10-speaker premium audio
Source Model Column
-
p500
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
255 kW
Maximum Torque
268.6 Nm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
9-Speed Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
73.11 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
9
Transmission Type
Single-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
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
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
AWD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
9
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
80 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
10.2 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
80
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
P500
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Seat Material
Leather Sporty
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, EMV, 14-inch
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
10-speaker premium audio
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT Colour, 7-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard 4PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
14-inch
SYNC
Navigation System
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
14-inch
SYNC
Audio Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
10-speaker premium audio
Audio System
-
10-speaker premium audio
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
bZ4X
P500
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Body Type
-
Pickup
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
P500
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
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
-
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
224 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
P500
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
Spec
bZ4X
P500
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
P500
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
10000
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
8 Years / 160,000 km
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Accessory Battery Type
Lithium Ion Standard Emergency Charger
-
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
bZ4X
P500
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Ownership Role
Private and family
Flagship
Price Zar
1182800 ZAR
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
1182800
999900
Starting Price Zar
1182800
999900
Spec
bZ4X
P500
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This bZ4X and P500 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 P500 98.
Efficiency index: bZ4X 91 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: bZ4X 94 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: bZ4X 62 vs P500 78.
Ownership-cover index: bZ4X not separately scored vs P500 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 4 points
bZ4X and P500 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
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota bZ4X
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 78 pts for P500
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, bZ4X leads. However, P500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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