2026 Toyota bZ Woodland: Airmont Buyers Guide

What you get for $45,300

Toyota didn't build a bare-bones Woodland to hit a price point — the base grade already carries the equipment most buyers actually shop for. Navigation is built in, not an add-on. The power liftgate means you're not wrestling a hatch with an armful of groceries in the Route 59 Stop & Shop parking lot. Both front and rear seats are heated, which is unusual at this price on any brand, let alone standard. Add a heated steering wheel, keyless start and entry, an 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, a power front passenger seat, a WiFi hotspot, a 14-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster mounted high on the dash — Toyota moved it up specifically so the steering wheel doesn't block your view of it, a small detail that matters more than it sounds like on a long I-87 drive.

The part that actually makes it a "Woodland"

Strip away the equipment list and the reason to pick a Woodland over a standard bZ comes down to what's under the sheet metal. Dual electric motors drive all four wheels — standard, not optional — for a combined 375 horsepower and 396 lb-ft of system torque, and Toyota backs that with X-Mode, which splits torque front-to-rear and brakes individual wheels for traction, plus Grip Mode, which pulses motor torque up to 1,000 times per second at low speed on loose or wet surfaces. Ground clearance runs 8.4 inches, the wheel arches wear matte-black cladding, and — the one spec no other bZ trim can claim — it's rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds. None of the standard bZ XLE or Limited trims offer AWD as an option at all on some configurations, let alone a tow rating.

Range, on the tires that come on the car

On the standard 235/60R18 all-season tires, the EPA rates the base Woodland at 281 miles of range and 117 MPGe combined (127 city / 107 highway) — figures we pulled directly from fueleconomy.gov's official test data, not a marketing page. Order the optional all-terrain tires and you trade range for grip: 260 miles, 109 MPGe combined. For most Airmont and Suffern commutes, the stock all-season tire is the better daily-driver choice; the all-terrain option earns its keep if weekend trips regularly leave pavement behind. Cargo space runs 33.8 cubic feet behind the second row, expanding to roughly the mid-70s with the seats folded — genuinely useful for a Costco run or a dog crate in the back.

What buyers are saying

Interstate Toyota's bZ buyers have been quick to credit the sales staff for making an EV purchase feel like less of a leap. One recent review: "Yani was really good in assisting me with getting my new bZ... made the whole deal go really smoothly and made the transition from my old car to the new very easy and simple." If it's your first EV, that hand-holding through charging setup and range expectations is worth as much as any spec on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the base Woodland have all-wheel drive?

Yes — dual-motor AWD is standard on every bZ Woodland, base and Premium alike. It's not an option you have to check a box for.

What's the real difference between this and the Premium grade?

Comfort and audio equipment, not performance. Power, torque, range, towing, and off-road software are identical across both grades; Premium adds a panoramic roof, upgraded JBL sound, ventilated seats with radiant foot heat, a digital rearview mirror, and driver memory settings. See the Woodland Premium guide for the full list.

Can the base Woodland tow?

Yes, up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped — the same rating as the Premium grade, since towing capacity doesn't change between the two trims.

What colors does it come in?

Seven exterior colors across the Woodland lineup, including Stepping Stone, Steel, Pavement, Raven, and Trueno Blue, plus at least one premium-cost shade. Ask Interstate Toyota for current in-stock colors, since not every shade sits on every lot.

Is this a good first EV?

For a buyer nervous about range or charging, the Woodland's 281-mile EPA rating and roughly 30-minute DC fast-charge top-up (10% to 80%) make it a reasonably low-anxiety entry point, and Interstate Toyota's sales team walks new EV owners through home-charging setup as part of the purchase.

Next step

If the Premium's extra comfort gear is calling, compare it directly against this trim in the Woodland Premium guide. Either way, the pricing & leasing guide covers what Rockland County actually adds to the sticker.