A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 402,900 cheaperbZ4X from ZAR 1,182,800 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
255.3 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
268.6 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
212 mm
190 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
580 l
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
-
2138 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
South African launch specification of Toyota's dedicated battery-electric bZ4X
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model
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
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear, Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather Sporty
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Standard Front and Rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard Driver + Passenger
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
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power/ Driver Memory
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Leather Sporty
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Ambient Lighting
-
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, EMV, 14-inch
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Telephone,
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT Colour, 7-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard 4PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
14-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Midnight Grey, Fierce Red, Moonlight Ocean Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Attitude Black
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic roof
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Without (Repair Kit Included)
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
F:235-50 R20 Alloy R:235-50 R20 Alloy
20
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Without (Repair Kit Included)
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
Brake Ventilated Disc
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Window Demister Standard
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
Brake Ventilated Disc
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Window Demister Standard
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Accessory Battery Type
Lithium Ion Standard Emergency Charger
-
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1182800 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
flagship
Starting Price
1182800
779900
Starting Price Zar
1182800
779900
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Spec
bZ4X
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
-
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
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Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
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