This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2026 Toyota bZ and bZ Woodland full-electric crossovers.
The bZ has both FWD and AWD options. FWD models have a 57.7 kWh battery with 380 km/236 miles of range and 168 horsepower.
AWD models have a 74.7 kWh battery with up to 468 km/288 miles of range and 338 horsepower.
In the US, the FWD model is also offered with the larger battery, it gets 221 horsepower and 314 miles of range.
Here are the details on the bZ Woodland model. It has a 74.7 kWh battery with up to 452 km/281 miles of range, 375 horsepower and standard AWD. The Woodland with the optional all-terrain tires will get a little less range. This EV can tow 3500 pounds.
The Toyota bZ receives a new name, more range, more power and charging performance. Plus there’s the bZ Woodland if you want a little more space and a rugged design. AWD bZ models have X-mode with snow/dirt, deep snow/mud and grip control modes.
The Toyota bZ receives changes to the exterior and interior with an updated front fascia, lighting elements, slimmer LED daytime running lights and colour matched moulding. The Woodland trim has a more rugged design and it’s bigger, 5.5” longer, almost an inch extra additional height in the rear and greater ground clearance compared to the bZ.
The Toyota bZ and Woodland have an 11-kW on-board charger and are capable of speeds up to 150 kW. They are equipped with the North American charging system charge port. With a DC Fast charger they will go from 10-80% in about 30 minutes.
In Canada, the bZ XLE FWD/AWD models start at $45,990/$53,390, Limited AWD $61,690, Woodland $59,900, Woodland Premium $64,900, Woodland Premium
w/all-terrain tires $64,900.
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Looks a lot like the Crown Signia.
It’s a Toyobaru!
Not rated for towing! Come on! We will not all buy full size pickup trucks to tow around 1500-3000 pounds! If I was a legislator, you could not put a compact SUV(rav4, etc…) and « a likes » on the road if it can’t tow 2500lbs.
Well, if Zack can remember to use the Canadian pronunciation and spelling and maybe throw a few metric measurements in I just may add to your count:)
As for the display. For me it always looks like they were finished designing the dash then suddenly realised they had no instruments. So they stuck a clipboard and mounted the instruments there. Or more simply put it looks like an after thought.
why do they take a station wagon off road?
Boring
Why would anyone in the US buy the CH-R when it's more expensive than a base BZ? I feel terrible is making a huge mistake by not bringing the front-wheel drive CH-R to the US. That CH-R should be a direct competitor to the Leaf and the Bolt.
They should have done more earthy colors like the everest or army green
Thanks for the detailed review. I'm a fan of the look and most of the packaging but I can't get over the fact they are marketing it as outdoor capable without a spare tire or underside protection for the battery!
It also needs a bigger battery for the price they are asking. My current AWD EV has an 82kW battery and I will not buy a newer EV with a smaller battery! Once they up the capacity 10-15kW I'll consider it to replace out Outback.
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The bZ4x and the CHR+ should have had the interor of the new Highlander EV.
If that was the case i might buy my first ever Toyota, but with the interor they use now it is a Dealbreaker for me.
Shame that Toyota is so slow to listen and adjust to what people say. Chinese car makers listen a lot more to what customers want, and they make changes more rapidly.
I really enjoyed my 2023 Subaru Solterra when I first got it — it’s my first EV, and I was excited. What I didn’t know at the time was how severe the charging limitations are in cold weather. In winter, the car becomes basically a city‑only vehicle. I feel somewhat misled by Subaru; I was fine with the advertised 100 kW charging, but in reality you never see anything close to that in cold conditions. The result is that my car becomes a “two‑hour highway trip” vehicle in winter, which just isn’t practical.
For someone who took a leap of faith in the brand and trusted the quality, it feels disappointing. Honestly, i got 24 wrx as back up car, it was cheaper than to try to get out of this Solterra.
Now I’m halfway through my lease, and it’s becoming painful. If I try to switch to something else, the financial hit is huge.
What should I do, and what are Subaru or Toyota doing for people who are in this situation?
Very nice, comprehensive, and fun review. I notice many EVs have fixed sunroofs — initially thought this was limiting, but then realized that we never open our cars’ panoramic sunroofs.
I'd prefer to buy a Toyota electric car. But Tesla is far ahead with its technology. I bought 3 RAVs in the past. But my Tesla Y (2026) has FSD that really works, has a more luxurious feel, and the technology is easy to use. The Toyota dealership has added $2,800 to the stickers on the new RAVs. No thanks.
As a wagon fan, I really like the form factor of this vehicle. If they can only get rid of the ugly black overfenders …
My Bz battery gave me 236 miles the 1st time I charged it. Now doesn't give me more than 188 miles. Toyota said that's is the actual normal range… bummer…. EV system heated up on my way to Vegas… currently vehicle is at the dealer being inspected.
PERFECT CAR
The infrared lower leg heater sounds wonderful as winter here has been brutal… I would call it my Toyota Toaster
looks like a telsa reject.
Love your content, but immediately stop watching when you said the range was 283 miles. Any EV that has less than 300 shouldn’t be made. I live in Mich, and I would lose an easy 20-30 miles of range in the winter! No to this vehicle!
It looks like an Outback EV should look l like it.
much better warranty on my KIA EV6, interior on this looks dated and fugly
The patches on the fenders look horrible, what was the design choice on that? lol
Interesting Toyota is bringing EV models to market leaving Honda, Ford and GM behind
Does Toyota have any plans to not build ugly electric cars?? The Prius is very nice , the Corolla is not bad and the Camry is attractive if not a little conservative but the BZ lineup is just ugly!
It looks a lot like the crown wagon, all of Toyota are starting to look the same in the front
The price is insane. They are only going to sell like 1,000 of these.
Name. C-HR. Compact High Rider. Perfect 'Japlish' according to my Japanese wife. I always agree with her …
Spare Tire? Can the under floor storage in the cargo area fit a full size or compact spare?
I like the FWD , but want the bigger battery Toyota, guess I’s have to go AWD, hmmm, ok…Toyota is offering $4,000. Off Moro in Ontario
Range needs to exceed 300mi. New ADAS industry standard for EVs will be 2++ or 3 but TSS is only 1.
Toyota killed it!
Zed not Zee
How about giving priority to subscribers for questions as an incentive 🤔
“Woodland”? There is nothing “WOODLAND” about that thing beyond the name. 🤦♂️ Try to find that charging station behind a tree. ROAD-going EVs have got negative press because of battery damage and warranty denials from normal road hazards, let alone risking the stupid thing on a dirt road, not to mention off-road.
Why is it that in EVs, where RANGE is an issue, is everything in the damn thing electrically powered and lit up? Displays, ambient lighting, light bars, illuminated badges…🙄