{"id":259,"date":"2025-05-13T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T12:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/?p=259"},"modified":"2025-05-15T10:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T10:20:22","slug":"toyota-kills-bz4x-to-welcome-new-bz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/13\/toyota-kills-bz4x-to-welcome-new-bz\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Kills bZ4X To Welcome New bZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Toyota_2026_bZ_0efrefre-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>The 2026 Toyota bZ now offers up to 338 hp, significantly increasing power output.<\/li>\n<li>The refreshed EV includes dual wireless charging pads and relocated controls.<\/li>\n<li>With a new NACS charging port, the bZ can now access Tesla\u2019s Supercharger network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/03\/toyota-bz4x-gets-new-batteries-more-power-and-better-range\/\">After making its debut in Europe<\/a>, the updated Toyota bZ4x is finally hitting American shores, but not as we remember it. You see, while the European model retains the original name, the North American version will now simply be called the Toyota bZ. And this isn\u2019t just a rebranding, as there are notable upgrades in styling, technology, and performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Sharper Looks and Subtle Design Tweaks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Starting with the design, the outgoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/toyota-bz4x\/\">bZ4x<\/a> already had Toyota\u2019s \u201chammerhead\u201d front end, but the new bZ steps it up with sharper LED headlights and more aggressive bumper intakes. These tweaks are complemented by fresh alloy wheel designs, available in 18- or 20-inch sizes, giving the crossover a more refined and polished appearance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/toyota-bracing-for-a-tremendously-bad-year-with-double-digit-profit-decline\/\">The World\u2019s Biggest Carmaker Just Warned Of A Tremendously Bad Year Ahead<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>The rest of the exterior remains largely unchanged, but now the fenders are available with a body-color finish, giving a noticeable update to the overall design of the 184.6-inch (4,690 mm) long <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/SUV\">crossover<\/a>. That said, body-colored fenders are only offered with the Wind Chill Pearl, Heavy Metal, and Black exterior colors, so your options are somewhat limited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tech and Comfort Inside<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inside, the dashboard sees a refresh with a larger 14-inch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/infotainment\">infotainment<\/a> touchscreen now standard across the range, paired with dual wireless chargers and customizable 64-color ambient lighting. Toyota has also introduced paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, giving drivers the ability to adjust the level of regenerative braking.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-Toyota-bZ-1-copy.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Toyota Kills bZ4X To Welcome New bZ\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1407\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2026-Toyota-bZ-1-copy-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>The 2026 Toyota bZ compared to its 2025 Toyota bZ4x predecessor. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2024-Toyota-bZ4X-Japan-7.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Toyota Kills bZ4X To Welcome New bZ\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1058\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2024-Toyota-bZ4X-Japan-7-1024x492.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><strong>More Power And Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While the exterior and interior changes are relatively mild, the real action is happening under the hood. The bZ still rides on Toyota\u2019s e-TNGA platform, but engineers have made significant improvements to both the powertrain and battery options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/americas-2026-corolla-cross-looks-sharper-but-its-missing-something\/\">America\u2019s 2026 Corolla Cross Looks Sharper But It\u2019s Missing Something<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The dual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/electric-vehicles\">electric motors<\/a> in the AWD version deliver a combined 338 hp (252 kW \/ 343 PS), while the single motor in the FWD version produces 221 hp (165 kW \/ 224 PS). By comparison, the outgoing bZ4x offered 215 hp (160 kW \/ 218 PS) in the AWD version and 201 hp (150 kW \/ 204 PS) in the FWD. Like its predecessor, the AWD Toyota bZ comes equipped with the X-Mode function, enhancing grip on slippery surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, the Toyota bZ offers a 25% increase in driving range over the bZ4x, with an estimated 314 miles (505 km) between charges. This boost is thanks to a slightly larger 74.7 kWh lithium-ion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/batteries\/\">battery<\/a> pack, available with both FWD and AWD powertrains. There will also be a base FWD model featuring a smaller 57.7 kWh battery pack, offering a still-impressive 236 miles (380 km) of range.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>Like its recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/2026-subaru-solterra-gains-a-wild-redesign-alongside-more-range-and-tech\/\">updated Subaru Solterra twin,<\/a> the 2026 Toyota bZ is compatible with the North American Charging System (NACS), giving drivers access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Toyota claims the battery can charge from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes when plugged into a fast DC charger, and it also features a new battery preconditioning function for more efficient charging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Toyota bZ is expected to land in U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/dealers\/\">dealerships<\/a> in the second half of the year. The lineup will feature the XLE and Limited trims in both FWD and AWD configurations, with two battery options available. Pricing will be revealed closer to the release date.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the Toyota bZ remains the company\u2019s sole EV offering in North America, standing alone among a sea of gas, hybrid, and PHEV models. But that won\u2019t last long. Toyota plans to unveil its own version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/new-subaru-trailseeker-is-an-electric-crosswagon-thats-quicker-than-a-wrx-sti\/\">the Subaru Trailseeker in the near future<\/a>, expanding its EV lineup with a larger and more spacious crossover\/SUV.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota USA<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Toyota bZ now offers up to 338 hp, significantly increasing power output. The refreshed EV includes dual wireless charging pads and relocated controls. With a new NACS charging port, the bZ can now access Tesla\u2019s Supercharger network. After making its debut in Europe, the updated Toyota bZ4x is finally hitting American shores, but not as we remember it. You see, while the European model retains the original name,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":262,"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259\/revisions\/262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hephzibahbride.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}