Toyota’s electric lineup gets a jolt with the larger and more powerful bZ4X Touring

You may recall the launch of the Toyota bZ4X in Singapore earlier this year – it’s the company’s first electric SUV, and a facelifted version only saw a wider commercial release in February 2026 despite being part of a car-sharing programme for longer. 

Eight months on, Toyota is launching a more powerful version of the SUV in Singapore. Called the bZ4X Touring, Toyota has focused on beefing up the standard version’s off-road capabilities, which is why you’ll find an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain on the Touring – the standard bZ4X only has front-wheel drive.

It’s complemented by Dual Function X-Mode, which optimises traction for different kinds of surfaces such as mud, snow and dirt. If X-Mode sounds familiar, that’s because it’s a more prominent feature on Subaru cars, which Toyota has co-opted for the bZ4X lineup. 

The Touring’s off-roading credentials may interest those travelling to more remote places in the region, but it probably won’t be relevant to buyers planning to drive it only in Singapore.

The other powertrain improvements Toyota has made, however, will likely appeal to most. The addition of a rear synchronous motor means that the bZ4X Touring produces 280kW (375hp), enabling it to get from a standstill to 100km/h in just 4.4 seconds. Top speed is 180km/h.

The infotainment display is 14 inches and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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A large glass roof gives the cabin an airy feel.

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This also means that the Toyota bZ4X Touring is a Cat B COE vehicle.

Unfortunately, despite the slight increase in battery capacity to 74.7 kWh, range has actually decreased to 443km because of the increased power consumption elsewhere in the car. The charging situation is unchanged, with the bZ4X Touring supporting 150kW DC charging that can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes. 

Toyota also noted that the battery is of a lithium-ion type, though it didn’t specifically state whether it uses LFP or NMC. In any case, Toyota’s support page for the bZ4X states that you can fill the battery up to 100% on AC chargers no problem. It supports up to 22kW AC charging.

The interior of the bZ4X Touring has also been given some new perks. Since the car is about 140mm longer than the standard bZ4X, it should be roomier inside. Boot space has been increased by 22%, offering 550 litres of storage with the rear seats installed. The bZ4X Touring is also equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, as well as a 9-speaker JBL sound system.

Availability and Pricing

The Toyota bZ4X Touring is available starting from S$263,888 with COE included. You can book a test drive via Toyota’s website here.