Toyota today unveiled a rugged, all-terrain version of its 2026 Toyota bZ electric vehicle (EV). The new model, called the bZ Woodland, has more power, more ground clearance, and more off-road gear than the bZ it’s based on.
Toyota hasn’t revealed pricing for any version of the 2026 bZ yet.
Confused Yet? This Car Now Appears Under Three Names
Toyota is playing games with names here, so this one requires a little explanation.
In model year 2025, the brand sells just one EV, called the Toyota bZ4X. It has been a slow seller by Toyota standards, hobbled by low range and slow charging speeds compared to most competitors’ EVs.
For 2026, Toyota made significant improvements — enough to justify a new name. Now called the 2026 Toyota bZ, it has more power, a longer range, faster charging speeds, and the option to go without the black fender cladding some buyers hate.
The bZ Woodland is essentially a trim level of bZ. But Toyota is advertising it as if it were a separate model.
In case you’re not confused, we should note that shoppers will also find the same car under a third name. Subaru plans to sell it as the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker. Toyota will build the Trailseeker with Subaru badges and cosmetic adjustments, similar to how the brands treat the Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ in that joint venture.
Added Power, Ground Clearance, Trail Gear
What differentiates the bZ Woodland from the bZ? A few key measurements and some programming. But make no mistake, this is more soft-roader than off-roader.
Automakers advertise all kinds of high-tech trail gear, but off-roaders know that the key to a capable vehicle on the trail is simple geometry. The Woodland sits 8.3 inches off the ground. The ordinary bZ sits 8.1. That’s not a radical change, but it should modestly improve angles.
Notably, Toyota has not published approach, breakover, or departure angles for the bZ Woodland. They’re not positioning this as a Wrangler alternative.
In fact, bZ buyers will have the option of all-terrain tires. They’re not standard.
Multi-terrain monitor, essentially a trail camera, is standard. The bZ Woodland comes only in all-wheel drive (AWD), with Toyota’s X-Mode all-terrain mode available to help with low-speed maneuvering on slippery ground.
It also gets a power boost over the standard bZ. The normal car peaks at 338 horsepower. The Woodland gets 375.
More power means less range. Toyota predicts the Woodland version will get up to 260 miles between charges, down from 314 in the asphalt-land version.
Longer, More Cargo Space
The Woodland version is nearly 6 inches longer than the standard bZ. The additional length has gone to cargo space. It boasts “more than 30 cubic feet,” Toyota says, without providing a specific figure. The standard bZ has 27.7 behind the third row.
The heavy black overfenders are now optional on the standard bZ. But they’re a permanent design feature of the bZ Wooldand, Toyota says, giving it “a powerful stance.” Standard roof rails and 18-inch aluminum wheels with removable covers further differentiate it.
Inside, SofTex faux leather will be standard, along with dual charging pads and a 14-inch multimedia touchscreen. Toyota will sell just one trim level, but offer an optional Premium Package adding “JBL Premium Audio, a fixed glass panoramic roof, digital rearview mirror, ventilated front seats, and memory driver seat/side view mirrors.”
Toyota says the 2026 bZ Woodland is expected to arrive in early 2026.