2026 Toyota bZ Woodland: Green Brook Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland
The entry Woodland grade starts at $45,300 MSRP ($46,750 with destination) and comes standard with everything that defines the trim: dual-motor AWD, 375 combined horsepower, X-Mode and Grip Mode traction software, 8.4 inches of ground clearance, and a 3,500-pound tow rating. It also carries heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, navigation, a power liftgate, adaptive cruise control, and a 14-inch touchscreen — none of it stripped down to hit the lower number. The $2,100 step up to Woodland Premium buys comfort items, not capability. For a Route 22 buyer who wants the off-road-and-tow hardware without paying for a panoramic roof they may never look up at, this is the trim.
What "base Woodland" actually skips
Nothing structural. The Woodland's crash architecture, battery pack, motors, and off-road software are identical to the Premium sitting next to it on the lot — the same 74.7-kWh pack, the same 375 hp, the same X-Mode and Grip Mode. What the Premium adds is a short, specific list: a 9-speaker JBL audio upgrade over the standard 6-speaker set, a panoramic fixed-glass roof with a power sunshade, a digital rearview mirror, ventilated front seats with radiant foot-and-leg heating on top of the standard heated seats, and driver memory settings. That's the entire gap. Towing capacity, ground clearance, traction software, range, and horsepower don't change one bit between the two.
What you do get standard on this trim, even before the Premium's extras: heated front and rear seats (rear heat is easy to take for granted until a January carpool reminds you not to), a heated steering wheel, an 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, a power front passenger seat, keyless entry and start, WiFi hotspot capability, and Toyota's 14-inch center touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. SofTex synthetic leather seating and all-weather floor mats come standard too — sensible for anyone tracking beach sand or road salt into the cabin depending on the season.
The hardware that actually justifies the "Woodland" name
This is where the trim earns its badge. X-Mode splits torque front-to-rear and brakes individual wheels to manage traction on loose or slippery surfaces; Grip Mode modulates low-speed torque delivery up to a thousand times a second for extra control crawling out of a snowbank or a soft boat-ramp lot. Neither exists on the regular bZ. Ground clearance sits at 8.4 inches, and the Woodland is rated to tow 3,500 pounds — enough for a small utility trailer, a couple of jet skis, or a light pop-up camper, which is more than most compact EVs in this price range will admit to towing at all. Toyota also offers a 235/65R18 all-terrain tire in place of the standard all-season set; it trades roughly 21 miles of EPA range (281 down to 260) for meaningfully better grip off pavement.
Who this trim is actually for
Green Brook and central Jersey buyers who want an EV that can also handle a boat trailer down to the Shore, a camper for a Poconos weekend, or a driveway full of December ice without a second thought. It's also the practical choice for anyone who's decided the panoramic roof and JBL upgrade aren't worth $2,100 to them personally — the Woodland's off-road capability and tow rating come at no premium over the base bZ pricing tier, and every dollar above that in the Premium buys comfort features you can live without.
Empire Toyota of Green Brook's sales team has a track record of walking first-time buyers through decisions like this without pressure. Patti D., who traded an eight-year-old RAV4 for a Corolla Cross Hybrid, described the process as one where "there were NO hard sell tactics" and "all the costs were transparent." That's the kind of conversation worth having before deciding whether the Premium's extras earn their keep for your household.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 2026 bZ Woodland cost?
$45,300 MSRP, $46,750 with the $1,450 destination charge, before New Jersey sales tax, title, and registration. The pricing guide walks through the full out-the-door number.
Does the base Woodland come with all-wheel drive?
Yes, standard — there's no front-drive-only version of the Woodland trim. Dual-motor AWD, 375 combined horsepower, is the only configuration Toyota builds for this trim.
Is the Woodland less capable off-road than the Premium?
No. X-Mode, Grip Mode, ground clearance, and the 3,500-pound tow rating are identical between Woodland and Woodland Premium. The Premium's extras are cabin comfort items — audio, roof, seat ventilation — not capability.
Does ToyotaCare apply to the base Woodland?
Yes, every 2026 bZ Woodland includes ToyotaCare's no-cost scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, plus 24-hour roadside assistance for 2 years with unlimited mileage. The service guide covers how to use it at Empire Toyota of Green Brook's Route 22 service center.
Where can I see a Woodland and a Woodland Premium side by side?
Check current new inventory at Empire Toyota of Green Brook, or call (732) 658-9299 to confirm what's on the lot before you drive over.
The bottom line
The Woodland trim is the whole point of this vehicle, not a compromise version of it. Same battery, same motors, same off-road hardware as the Premium — minus a glass roof and an audio upgrade most buyers can genuinely live without. Pick this one if the tow rating and ground clearance are why you're shopping this car in the first place, and put the $2,100 you save toward a Level 2 home charger instead.
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 stated tire configuration. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing; confirm current specs and inventory with Empire Toyota of Green Brook. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Empire Toyota of Green Brook and describe the dealership experience generally.