Verdict
At RM220,000 against RM198,000, the Toyota bZ4X asks RM22,000 more and gives you a size and EV hardware step up: 224 hp, 525 km range, 150 kW DC charging and a 452-litre boot. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the cheaper, smaller B-segment SUV, with 172 hp, 426 km range, 67 kW DC charging and 306 litres of luggage space. Both are front-driven five-seat EVs with strong safety kit, so this is not about basics. It is about paying for more car, more battery and faster charging.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want the longer-range, quicker-charging C-segment EV with more power, boot space and cabin convenience.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want the lower-priced, lighter and more compact Toyota EV, and can live with less range and slower charging.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota bZ4X RM220,000; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000
- Output: Toyota bZ4X 224 hp/269 Nm; Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp/193 Nm
- Range and battery: Toyota bZ4X 525 km/73.1 kWh NMC; Toyota Urban Cruiser 426 km/61.1 kWh LFP
- Charging: Toyota bZ4X 22 kW AC/150 kW DC; Toyota Urban Cruiser 7 kW AC/67 kW DC
- Size and boot: Toyota bZ4X 4,690 mm long/452 litres; Toyota Urban Cruiser 4,285 mm long/306 litres
- Acceleration: Toyota bZ4X 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds; Toyota Urban Cruiser 8.7 seconds
bZ4X
- Stronger motor with 224 hp and 269 Nm
- Longer 525 km EV range and much faster 150 kW DC charging
- Bigger 452-litre boot, rear air-con vents and powered contactless tailgate
- Costs RM22,000 more
- Heavier at 2,020 kg versus 1,788 kg
- Rear seat is 60:40 split-folding only, while the Urban Cruiser gets 40:20:40 split-folding and sliding seats
Urban Cruiser
- Lower purchase price and lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Lighter and shorter, at 1,788 kg and 4,285 mm
- Gets a 9-speaker JBL sound system, ambient lighting and sliding rear seats
- Lower output at 172 hp and 193 Nm
- Shorter 426 km EV range and slower 67 kW DC charging
- Smaller 306-litre boot and no rear air-con vents
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 220,000 | RM 198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 224 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | 269 Nm✓ | 193 Nm |
| Battery Type | Nickel Manganese Cobalt | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 73.1 kWh✓ | 61.1 kWh |
| EV Range | 525 km✓ | 426 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW✓ | 67 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 seconds✓ | 8.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,020 kg | 1,788 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 452 litres✓ | 306 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 40:20:40 Split-folding & Sliding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | RM 120✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
bZ4X vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the Toyota bZ4X or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Toyota bZ4X is the stronger all-rounder on numbers: more power, longer range, faster charging and a bigger boot. The Toyota Urban Cruiser makes sense if lower cost and a more compact footprint matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota bZ4X costs RM22,000 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That extra spend buys a larger C-segment body, 99 km more range, higher charging rates and stronger performance.
Which one charges faster?
The Toyota bZ4X charges faster, with 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC capability. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is rated at 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC, so it gives away a clear advantage on charging hardware.