Review: The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Is Quick and Quiet
Toyota’s electric SUV targets competitors like the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Tesla Model Y. But it comes with a few compromises.
• The bZ Woodland is a twin to the Subaru Trailseeker and longer than the regular Toyota bZ.
• Rapid acceleration and a comfortable ride are strong points.
• The outdoorsy conceit is built on black plastic exterior trim, high ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and available all-terrain tires.
The bZ Woodland expands Toyota’s electric offerings, providing a slightly larger SUV choice to the recently updated bZ (formerly known as the bZ4X).
In the current Toyota electric vehicle hierarchy, it slots above the C-HR and bZ. Think of the trio as small, medium, and large, with the new three-row Highlander positioned as the extra-large electric SUV.
What we bought: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Base
Powertrain: 375-hp, dual electric motors; 74.7-kWh battery; direct-drive transmission; all-wheel drive
MSRP: $45,300
Options: Adventure tow package ($1,268), cross bars ($350), mudguards ($165)
Destination fee: $1,595
Total cost: $48,678
Final assembly point: Gunma, Japan
Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports
