2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring Edition: AWD EV Review and Drive Impressions

In this review, Tom and Joy from the Ludicrous Feed YouTube channel take the Toyota bZ4X Touring Edition for a drive through regional Queensland, comparing it directly to its Subaru stablemate and other vehicles in Toyota's lineup. Priced at $69,990 before on-road costs, this all-wheel-drive EV features a 74.7 kWh NMC battery, 150 kW DC fast charging, 22 kW AC charging, and a WLTP range of 488 km. The team highlights the Touring's wagon-like body style, which offers significantly more rear cargo space than the SUV version, along with V2L capability and a spacious, utilitarian interior. On the road, they praise the smooth, effortless driving dynamics and the extra performance from the dual-motor setup, noting how refreshing it feels compared to the diesel and plug-in hybrid vehicles they drove earlier in the day. However, they also point out the dated interior styling, the lack of a flat-bottom steering wheel which obstructs the instrument cluster, and the fact that this is essentially the same car as the Subaru Solterra but with a $6,000 price premium for the Toyota badge. While they acknowledge Toyota's strong regional dealer network and reputation for reliability may justify the cost for some buyers, they also remind viewers to consider alternatives like Tesla, BYD, and Zeekr in this price bracket. Ultimately, they conclude that if you have access to charging infrastructure, the bZ4X Touring delivers a compelling and enjoyable electric driving experience | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia July 2026 2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring Edition: AWD EV Review and Drive Impressions Ludicrous Feed BEV Comparison Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hwofpTF_v7YgxOsc32MnLBZG3a0xqNIR0MJPpX7bdt4/edit?usp=sharing ===== Financial Disclosure: - Tom and Joy were invited guests of Toyota at this media event - Toyota covered our accommodation, meals and other associated costs - No payment was received from Toyota or any third party for the production of this video With thanks to our sponsors: carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ ===== 00:00 Intro and Pricing 00:25 Battery and Range Specs 01:22 Wagon Shape and Exterior Design 02:14 Rear Cargo Space and V2L 02:58 Rear Seat and Interior Comfort 04:39 Infotainment and Cabin Tech 05:53 Driving Impressions: Same Platform 08:04 Styling and Interior Design Debate 10:32 Driving Dynamics and Steering Quirk 12:48 EV vs Hybrid/ Diesel Driving Experience 15:56 Off-Road Dirt Track Drive 19:03 Summary: Same Car, Higher Price 20:52 Final Thoughts and Alternatives 21:55 Why We Love EVs 22:18 Outro ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code LUDFEED 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery (Omoda, Jaecoo), Deepal and GAC ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/