Compare the2025 Genesis GV60VS 2024 Toyota bZ4X

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The GV60 Advanced/Performance’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The bZ4X doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the GV60 and bZ4X have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The GV60 has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The bZ4X’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The GV60 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The bZ4X doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The GV60 has standard Anti-Whiplash Front Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Anti-Whiplash Front Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the GV60 and the bZ4X have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Genesis GV60 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The bZ4X is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

Warranty

The GV60 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The bZ4X’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Genesis’ powertrain warranty covers the GV60 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Toyota covers the bZ4X. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the bZ4X ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The GV60’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the bZ4X’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Genesis pays for scheduled maintenance on the GV60 for 1 year and 11000 miles longer than Toyota pays for maintenance for the bZ4X (3/36,000 vs. 2/25000).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Genesis vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Genesis above average in initial quality. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated lower.

Engine

The GV60 has more powerful engines than the bZ4X:

	Horsepower	Torque
GV60 Standard electric motor	225 HP	258 lbs.-ft.
GV60 Standard AWD/Advanced electric motors	314 HP	446 lbs.-ft.
GV60 Performance electric motors	429 HP	446 lbs.-ft.
bZ4X electric motor	201 HP	196 lbs.-ft.
bZ4X electric motors	214 HP	248 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the GV60 Performance electric motors is faster than the Toyota bZ4X electric motors:

	GV60	bZ4X
Zero to 60 MPH	3.7 sec	6.3 sec
Quarter Mile	12.2 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	112 MPH	92 MPH
Top Speed	151 MPH	104 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the GV60 Standard RWD gets better mileage than the bZ4X Limited FWD (125 city/99 hwy vs. 121 city/102 hwy MPGe).

The GV60 can travel longer on a full charge than the bZ4X on a full charge:

			Miles
GV60
	RWD	Standard Electric Motor	294 miles
	AWD	19" Wheels Electric Motors	264 miles
		20" Wheels Electric Motors	248 miles
		Performance Electric Motors	235 miles
bZ4X
	FWD	XLE Electric Motor	252 miles
		Limited Electric Motor	236 miles
	AWD	XLE Electric Motors	228 miles
		Limited Electric Motors	222 miles

The GV60 has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The bZ4X doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the GV60’s brake rotors are larger than those on the bZ4X:

	GV60	GV60 Performance	bZ4X
Front Rotors	13.6 inches	14.2 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	12.8 inches	14.2 inches	12.5 inches

The GV60 stops shorter than the bZ4X:

	GV60	bZ4X
70 to 0 MPH	180 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	119 feet	125 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the GV60 Advance’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the bZ4X (255/45R20 vs. 235/60R18).

The GV60 Standard’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the bZ4X XLE’s standard 60 series tires. The GV60 Performance’s tires have a lower 40 series profile than the bZ4X Limited’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GV60 Standard has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the bZ4X XLE. The GV60 Performance’s 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the bZ4X Limited.

Suspension and Handling

The GV60 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The bZ4X’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GV60’s wheelbase is 2 inches longer than on the bZ4X (114.2 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the GV60 is 1.4 inches wider in the front and .9 inches wider in the rear than the track on the bZ4X.

The GV60 Performance handles at .83 G’s, while the bZ4X Limited AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The GV60 Performance executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.3 seconds quicker than the bZ4X Limited (25.1 seconds @ .75 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the GV60’s turning circle is .8 feet tighter than the bZ4X’s (39.2 feet vs. 40 feet).

Chassis

The GV60 is 6.8 inches shorter than the bZ4X, making the GV60 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the GV60 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The bZ4X doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The GV60 Advanced/Performance uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The bZ4X doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The GV60 has 6.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the bZ4X (101.1 vs. 94.4).

The GV60 has .4 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more rear headroom and 2.3 inches more rear legroom than the bZ4X.

The front step up height for the GV60 is 1.1 inches lower than the bZ4X (17.2” vs. 18.3”). The GV60’s rear step up height is .5 inches lower than the bZ4X’s (17.5” vs. 18”).

Cargo Capacity

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the GV60. The bZ4X doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

Towing

The GV60 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The bZ4X has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the GV60 uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The bZ4X doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Servicing Ease

The GV60 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The bZ4X uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the GV60 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Toyota doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the bZ4X.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the GV60, the memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a memory system.

The GV60’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The bZ4X doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The GV60 has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The GV60’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The bZ4X’s power window (except driver window) and power lock switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the GV60 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The bZ4X doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

When the GV60 is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The bZ4X’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The GV60’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The bZ4X has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The GV60 Performance has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the bZ4X.

The Genesis GV60 has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Toyota charges extra for Homelink® on the bZ4X.

The GV60 Advanced/Performance has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the rear seat, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The GV60 Advanced/Performance’s Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The bZ4X Limited’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Genesis GV60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the GV60 first among small premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The bZ4X isn’t in the top three.