Toyota bZ4X vs Nissan ARIYA

The Toyota bZ4X starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan ARIYA opens at $55,840. That makes the Nissan ARIYA the more affordable entry point by $150.

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 $61,589 and $61,424 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Toyota bZ4X and Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Toyota bZ4X and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan ARIYA packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Toyota bZ4X and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota bZ4X misses.

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 features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display, wireless charging and heated front seats that the Toyota bZ4X does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota bZ4X gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

The Toyota bZ4X uses a Electric producing 165kW and 266Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 165kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 516km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Toyota bZ4X) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

The Toyota bZ4X measures 4,690mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 95mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 452L in the Toyota bZ4X and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 14L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan ARIYA leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg 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) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan ARIYA). Both match on warranty length.