Toyota just rolled out the 2027 bZ for the US — and it might be the laziest update in the brand's history. Nobody touched the tech or the equipment. The price, though, went up: from $34,900 to $34,980, exactly $80 more, before delivery and processing fees. Dealers should start receiving the first cars in September 2026.
The lineup still spans front- and all-wheel-drive XLE and Limited trims. The base bZ XLE FWD carries a 57.7 kWh battery good for up to 236 miles of range. Higher trims get a 74.7 kWh pack, and the longest-legged version is the XLE FWD Plus at 314 miles. That figure comes straight from Toyota — real-world range depends on temperature, speed, and driving style.
Front-drive versions make 165 or 221 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive models put out 338. DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes about 30 minutes under ideal conditions. NACS is the standard plug for the US market, with adapters covering J1772 and CCS stations. Battery preconditioning for fast charging carries over too — untouched, like everything else.
The cabin didn't get a single notable change for the new model year either. Standard kit still includes a 14-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and two wireless phone chargers.
Essentially, Toyota is selling a 2026 car wearing a 2027 badge. The only thing that actually changed is the number on the price tag — and even that's just $80.
Toyota's Land Cruiser recently posted a 17.3% US sales jump in July.
