Whereas we look ahead to the brand new RAV4, Toyota is revisiting the bZ it launched days in the past by increasing the lineup. The electrical crossover previously identified by its complicated bZ4X identify is getting the Woodland remedy. It’s not the primary mannequin to obtain a mildly rugged variant, because the Sienna minivan and the outgoing RAV4 are supplied in related trims. Nevertheless, Toyota treats the bZ Woodland otherwise by contemplating it a separate mannequin from the bZ.

Basically Toyota’s tackle the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, the bZ Woodland swaps the bZ’s body-colored wheel arches for black cladding round new 18-inch alloys. The wheels include detachable covers and may be paired with non-obligatory all-terrain tires. A modest suspension carry provides 0.1 inch of floor clearance, bringing it to eight.3 inches. Chunky roof rails improve the EV’s adventurous character, and the redesigned taillights are flatter. You’ll be able to inform by the scale of the quarter glass that Woodland is larger than an everyday bZ.

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The bZ has been stretched almost six inches and has added nearly an inch in top on the rear. These modifications have elevated cargo capability by 2.3 cubic ft to over 30 cu ft with the rear seats in place. Toyota goes so far as to say it is a separate mannequin, the third EV after the bZ and the C-HR, each launched this week.

Whereas the usual bZ gives front- or all-wheel drive and two battery choices, the Woodland contains a simplified setup: a dual-motor AWD system paired with the bigger 74.7-kWh battery pack. Toyota estimates a driving vary of 260 miles, down by 18 miles in comparison with the Restricted AWD and by 28 miles versus the XLE AWD. Like different bZ variants, the Woodland consists of an NACS port, permitting entry to Tesla Superchargers. DC charging from 10 to 80 p.c takes about half-hour.

By way of efficiency, the bZ Woodland leads the lineup. Its electrical motors ship a mixed 375 hp, or 37 greater than the common AWD mannequin. Toyota hasn’t disclosed the 0–60 mph time, however the Trailseeker does the job in 4.4 seconds, making it the quickest-accelerating Subaru ever. The Woodland can tow as much as 3,500 kilos, just like the shorter bZ, although heavy masses will severely affect vary.

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Patrons can go for a Premium Bundle with a set panoramic glass roof, a digital rearview mirror, a JBL sound system, and ventilated entrance seats with a reminiscence perform for the driving force’s seat. A brand new colour, Stepping Stone, joins the lineup alongside Trueno Blue, Raven Black, Pavement, Metal, and Halo.

Pricing hasn’t been introduced, however is anticipated to exceed the outgoing 2025 bZ4X XLE AWD, which begins at $40,545 together with vacation spot prices. Toyota will launch full pricing particulars nearer to the Woodland’s market launch in early 2026. It is also heading to Europe and Japan subsequent spring because the bZ4X Touring.

In the event you’d reasonably stick with one of many normal variations, these will arrive at dealerships within the second half of this yr. Pricing for these hasn’t been disclosed both, although we count on a bump over the present entry-level $38,465 XLE FWD.

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