The 2026 Toyota bZ in a Nutshell
In cooperation with Subaru, Toyota’s first serious attempt at making mass-produced EVs comes in the form of the bZ. Formerly known as the bZ4X, it was introduced in mid-2022 for the 2023 model year with the Solterra serving as its mechanical twin. Mind you, it’s still called the bZ4X in other parts of the world.
Aside from the name change, the 2026 bZ has a fresher look, along with software updates and some interior tweaks. But the most important here is the new battery pack, along with mechanical upgrades to boost range and energy efficiency.
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2026 Toyota Lease Deals for December
This month, Toyota is offering a special lease deal for the 2026 bZ XLE 2WD. The entry-spec model can be leased for $399 per month for 36 months with $4,398 due at signing. To make things even more interesting, there is also a cash lease incentive worth $3,500, allowing for that sub-$400 monthly rate. That incentive is also available for other trims.
It’s worth pointing out that the 2025 bZ4X is still available for lease. That one goes for $398 for 36 months with a downpayment of $3,048. For both cars, those rates are based on 12,000 miles per year. It’s $0.18 for every mile exceeding that, and the offer is valid until January 5, 2026.
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2026 Toyota bZ Highlights
One can best describe the bZ lineup as simple. There are just two to choose from, namely the XLE and Limited. Both can be specified with all-wheel drive, and front-wheel drive is the standard drivetrain. The XLE is available in two battery sizes, and gets Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and wireless mobile phone connectivity.
As for the Limited, it gets body-colored panels, 20-inch alloys, additional parking assists, and a surround-view monitor, on top of all the standard features already in the XLE. For powertrains, the base XLE has a 57.7 kWh battery pack with an option for a 74.7 kWh pack. The Limited gets the bigger battery standard. In terms of power output, the 2WD single motor makes 221 hp, while the AWD dual motor produces 338 hp.
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Final Thoughts
With two lease deals on offer, the Toyota bZ is an interesting prospect for those who’d like to dip their toes in electric mobility. The improvements made to the 2026 model are welcome, addressing the range shortcomings from the previous model. It also charges much quicker now, and the all-wheel drive models are properly brisk. It’s not the most exciting choice, but it’s a competent EV nonetheless.
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