2026 Toyota bZ Woodland First Drive Review: The Ideal All-Rounder?

It’s unlikely anyone at Subaru or Toyota will admit it, but it seems like the latest electric vehicles (EVs) they jointly developed were less of a combined effort than the first. Where Subaru’s quirky looking Solterra and its Toyota twin — that’s since been renamed the bZ — have had the hallmarks of both brands from the very beginning, the oddly named Uncharted feels a lot more like a Subaru-badged version of the reborn Toyota C-HR. Similarly, it’s hard to shake the sense that the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is simply a Subaru by another name — and, indeed, that brand will sell you a Trailseeker that looks largely the same. Rather than any kind of criticism, that fact makes the wagon-like bZ Woodland cool in the same kind of way as Blundstone boots. It might look and feel like a Subaru, but behind the badge is a versatile EV brimming with all kinds of utility for everyday adventures. 00:00 The Subaru Connection 00:38 Pricing 00:54 Powertrain 01:13 Comfort 02:21 Driving feel 02:50 Charging 03:33 Conclusion Read the full review here: https://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/20260217/2026-toyota-bz-woodland-first-drive-review-plus-video Thanks so much for watching, let us know your thoughts in the comments down below! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to see more car reviews and expert auto advice! SUBSCRIBE here: https://t.ly/iUCxa If you have any questions for our experts Jodi and Dan, send us an email at [email protected] and they’d be happy to respond in the next episode of Own the Road with AutoTrader. Check out our PODCAST here: https://www.youtube.com/@autotrader_ca/podcasts About Us: Welcome to AutoTrader CA, the official channel for Canada’s largest and most trusted marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. AutoTrader.ca has the largest inventory of vehicles, with cars of all types, RVs, bikes, ATVs, and much more. We provide Canadians with the resources they need to make better vehicle buying decisions with our guides and tools. Check us out at AutoTrader.ca On our channel, we’ve got straightforward car reviews and test drives, from EVs to trucks, Mustangs to Mitsubishis, and tips for car owners, car shoppers and car sellers alike. Our automotive experts Jodi and Dan (also best friends) have a combined 25 years of expertise in the automotive journalism industry and get together to host our podcast, Own the Road with AutoTrader. Jodi Lai is an award-winning automotive journalist with a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson), is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoTrader and the recipient of the prestigious 2022 AJAC Journalist of the Year Award. Dan Ilika is AutoTrader’s Road Test Editor and has been working in the automotive industry for the better part of the last decade. Dan graduated from Toronto’s Humber College with an advanced diploma in journalism, and his work spans from newspaper to television and the web, reviewing cars in writing and in front of the camera. They’ve got the scoop on everything car-related for the everyday driver or the auto enthusiast, helping to make car stuff simple for Canadians. Want to see more of our content? Check out our socials: • Instagram: instagram.com/autotrader_ca • Facebook: facebook.com/AutoTrader.ca • TikTok: tiktok.com/@autotraderca • X (formerly Twitter): x.com/ca_autotrader