Toyota bZ4X Touring vs Toyota LandCruiser 70

The Toyota bZ4X Touring starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 opens at $75,600. That makes the Toyota bZ4X Touring the more affordable entry point by $5,610.

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 $76,989 and $83,160 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70, 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 Toyota bZ4X Touring features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets a 6.7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, JBL audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 70. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota bZ4X Touring gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Toyota bZ4X Touring and 1-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 70.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 280kW and 269Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X Touring is 7.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring measures 4,830mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 70 at 4,865mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X Touring generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 (Toyota bZ4X Touring) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 70). Both match on warranty length.