Toyota BZ grows up
Toyota’s refreshed 2026 BZ is now sold Canada‑wide with FWD XLE pricing below CA$46k and AWD/Limited topping out near CA$61,690, while AWD models push 338 hp and up to 468 km of range (youtube.com). Big QoL upgrades include a 14‑inch screen, better materials, self‑parking, and NACS port compatibility so BZ owners can use Tesla Superchargers (youtube.com).
The Canadian 2026 bZ offers two battery options: a 57.7‑kWh pack fitted to the XLE FWD and a larger 77‑kWh pack on the AWD grades in Canada. (toyota.ca: ) Under ideal DC‑fast conditions the bZ can charge from about 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes, and Toyota has added Plug & Charge support so compatible stations can automatically authenticate and bill the vehicle. (PR Newswire: ) Toyota says it upgraded the bZ’s e‑axles with silicon‑carbide (SiC) semiconductors to raise power output, and AWD bZ models are quoted with a roughly 0–60 mph time of about 4.9 seconds. (PR Newswire: ) Active safety and driver‑assist tech is beefed up: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard, and the Limited adds features such as surround‑view cameras, lane‑change assist, traffic‑jam assist and Toyota’s Advanced Park automated parking system that uses multiple sensors to maneuver in and out of tight spots. (Toyota Canada newsroom: Toyota brochure: ) Toyota’s Canadian site notes eligible XLE FWD and XLE AWD buyers may qualify for up to C$5,000 under the federal Electric Vehicle Affordability Program. (toyota.ca: ) Separately, Toyota rolled out the 2026 bZ Woodland variant with dual motors and a 74.7‑kWh battery, a net combined output of 375 hp, an EPA‑estimated range of about 281 miles, 8.4 inches of ground clearance and up to a 3,500‑lb towing capacity; Toyota announced dealer arrivals for the Woodland in March 2026. (pressroom.toyota.com: toyota.com: )
