2026 Toyota bZ Woodland: Airmont Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland at a Glance
The bZ Woodland is the rugged, standard-all-wheel-drive version of Toyota's redesigned electric SUV — the old "bZ4X" name is gone, and for 2026 the lineup is simply bZ, with Woodland as the outdoorsy trim built on a longer wheelbase. Two grades: Woodland from $45,300 MSRP and Woodland Premium from $47,400, plus a $1,450 destination charge. Both run the same dual-motor setup — 375 combined horsepower, all-wheel drive standard, 281 miles of EPA-estimated range on the stock all-season tires (260 miles if you step up to the optional all-terrain rubber). It's the only bZ that tows (3,500 lbs) or comes with X-Mode off-road traction control, and it's on the lot now at Interstate Toyota in Airmont, the only dealership serving Rockland County with sales, service, parts, a collision center, and rentals under one roof.
Why "Woodland" and not "bZ4X" anymore
If the name change has you double-checking you're looking at the right car, you're not alone — Toyota dropped the "4X" for 2026 and the electric SUV is now just the bZ. The Woodland sits above the standard XLE and Limited trims as a distinct, more capable variant: about 5.6 inches longer, wearing matte-black wheel arch cladding and a raised roofline, riding 8.4 inches off the ground, and — unlike the standard bZ — able to tow up to 3,500 pounds. It borrows the mountain-badge styling cue Toyota already used on the RAV4 Woodland Edition, but don't confuse the two: this is a full EV built on the bZ platform, not a hybrid RAV4. Both bZ Woodland grades come standard with the dual-motor AWD system that's optional-or-nonexistent on the rest of the bZ line, plus X-Mode (which biases torque front-to-rear and brakes individual wheels for grip) and Grip Mode (which modulates motor torque up to 1,000 times a second at low speed on loose surfaces). None of that is marketing fluff for a Rockland County winter — it's the reason a lot of local shoppers are cross-shopping this over a plain bZ XLE.
What's actually different between the two grades
Both bZ Woodland trims share the identical powertrain — 375 hp combined, 396 lb-ft of system torque from two motors, 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, and the same 74.7-kWh battery — so the decision between them comes down to cabin gear, not speed or range. The base Woodland ($45,300) already carries navigation, a power liftgate, adaptive cruise control, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry, an 8-way power driver's seat, and a 14-inch touchscreen. Step up to Woodland Premium ($47,400) and you add a 9-speaker JBL audio system, a panoramic fixed-glass roof with a power sunshade, a digital rearview mirror, ventilated front seats with radiant foot-and-leg heating, and driver memory settings. If you've ever scraped a windshield in an Airmont driveway in January, the Premium's radiant heating alone is worth a showroom visit before you decide.
Choose your 2026 bZ Woodland
bZ Woodland
from $45,300 MSRP
Heated front and rear seats, adaptive cruise, X-Mode and Grip Mode — everything most drivers actually use, standard.
bZ Woodland Premium
from $47,400 MSRP
Panoramic roof, JBL audio, ventilated seats with radiant foot heat, digital mirror. The comfort-forward pick.
Range, charging, and the tire trade-off
Toyota (and the EPA's own fueleconomy.gov listing, which we checked directly rather than trust a press release) puts the bZ Woodland at 281 miles on its standard 235/60R18 all-season tires — 127 MPGe city, 107 highway. Order the optional 235/65R18 all-terrain tires for actual off-pavement grip and the range drops to 260 miles, with combined efficiency falling from 117 to 109 MPGe. That's a real, EPA-tested trade-off, not a rounding error, so it's worth deciding up front whether you need the all-terrain tread or whether the standard all-season rubber (which most Airmont driveways and Route 59 commutes will never ask more of) gets you further on a charge. DC fast charging gets the battery from 10% to 80% in roughly half an hour at a compatible charger, and Level 2 home charging is the realistic daily routine for most owners — worth asking the sales team about home-charger installation help when you visit.
What buyers say about the dealership
Interstate Toyota has moved a fair number of bZ-line EVs through its Airmont showroom, and the buying-experience reviews back it up. One recent bZ owner: "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." That's consistent with the dealership's broader reputation — a 4.6-star average across thousands of Google reviews — and with a staff that, per the dealership's own listing, speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Arabic, and Russian, which matters in a county as diverse as Rockland.
Living with it after the sale
Ownership questions live on their own pages: the bZ Woodland service & repair guide covers the maintenance schedule (shorter than you'd expect — EVs skip oil changes entirely), what winter road salt does to any SUV in this county, and Interstate Toyota's own service department; the pricing & leasing guide breaks down New York's 8.375% sales tax rate for Rockland County and what actually moves your monthly payment.
Frequently asked questions
Is the bZ Woodland the same as the RAV4 Woodland Edition?
No — they share only a trim name and a mountain badge. The RAV4 Woodland is a gas/hybrid SUV; the bZ Woodland is a full battery-electric SUV built on the bZ platform, with its own separate specs, range, and pricing.
What is the difference between the bZ and the bZ Woodland?
The standard bZ (XLE and Limited trims) is available with front-wheel drive and doesn't tow. The Woodland is AWD-only, roughly 5.6 inches longer, rides higher, adds X-Mode and Grip Mode traction software, and is the only bZ rated to tow (3,500 lbs). That capability adds about $5,400 over a comparably equipped standard bZ AWD.
How much is the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland?
$45,300 MSRP for the base Woodland, $47,400 for Woodland Premium, plus a $1,450 destination charge — $46,750 and $48,850 out-the-door before tax, title, and any options. Current offers are worth asking about directly, since manufacturer EV incentives and dealer specials both change month to month.
Is the bZ Woodland a Subaru?
Not exactly, but it's closely related — the bZ Woodland shares its platform with the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, a joint-development EV between the two automakers. The Trailseeker starts slightly lower, but the Woodland's Toyota warranty, ToyotaCare maintenance program, and a dealership network that includes Interstate Toyota's Airmont service department are real differentiators for buyers who plan to keep the car a long time.
How long does it take to charge a bZ Woodland?
About 30 minutes to go from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger. At home on Level 2 charging, expect an overnight charge to fully replenish the battery — ask the sales team about charger installation resources when you visit.
See it in Airmont
The fastest way to settle the Woodland-vs-Woodland-Premium question is to sit in both, ten feet apart, on the same showroom floor. Interstate Toyota keeps new bZ Woodland inventory alongside its Certified Pre-Owned Toyota stock at 411 Route 59 in Airmont — easy to reach from Suffern, Nanuet, Spring Valley, and across the state line in Bergen County.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,450 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. EPA range and MPGe figures are official ratings for the configuration noted; real-world results vary with weather, driving style, and tire choice. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing — confirm current specs and inventory with Interstate Toyota. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Interstate Toyota. This page does not state or imply the value of any federal or state EV tax credit or incentive; ask the dealership for current eligibility and figures.