Is the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland EV the Golden Child of the Toyota-Subaru Marriage?

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On this week's episode, we share our first impressions of the 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland, a 375-hp all-wheel-drive EV that promises more space, extra ground clearance, and a little off-road attitude. Is the Woodland really built for the wilderness—or is it better thought of as a quick, practical electric station wagon? We discuss its surprising acceleration, EPA-rated range, cargo area, infotainment and controls, and overly sensitive driver-monitoring system.

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• Intro 00:36 Overview: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland 01:18 What Does "Woodland" Actually Mean?
• 03:35 Toyota and Subaru's Growing EV Family 04:47 Performance 06:05 Interior Quality, Controls, and Usability 09:24 Driving Position and Storage 12:05 Cargo Space 14:13 Is the bZ Woodland an Electric Subaru...

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15:53 Toyota's Infotainment 18:20 Instrument Cluster 21:09 Phone Connectivity <spa...

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