7.9
2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review
The AWD version of Toyota's first EV has all the fruit and is a nice drive. However, competition is as hot as ever and it's a little exxy...
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James Wong
Toyota bZ4X vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Toyota bZ4X
Kia Sportage
2024 Toyota
bZ4X
vs
2024 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.9
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Based on the Toyota bZ4X AWD
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
265 to 437 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$66,000 - $76,250
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, refined drive
- Funky design inside and out
- Good space in the rear
Misses
- Efficiency, range off the pace
- Price premium over FWD
- Slow real-world charging speeds
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
Misses
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 160kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 266Nm - 337Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
