Genesis G70 vs Toyota bZ4X Touring

The Genesis G70 starts from $59,000 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X Touring opens at $69,990. That makes the Genesis G70 the more affordable entry point by $10,990.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $64,900 and $76,989 respectively.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Genesis G70, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X Touring gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with Lexicon audio that you will not find on the Toyota bZ4X Touring. The Toyota bZ4X Touring counters with ventilated seats and JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X Touring offers synthetic leather.

The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 179kW and 353Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 280kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X Touring is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 145mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X Touring at 4,830mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X Touring generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 465L in the Genesis G70 and 603L in the Toyota bZ4X Touring, giving the Toyota bZ4X Touring a 138L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X Touring leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X Touring). Both match on warranty length.