2026 Toyota bZ

Find the 2026 Toyota bZ in Lincolnwood, IL

The future is electric, and it’s waiting for you at Toyota of Lincolnwood. The 2026 Toyota bZ arrives with a comprehensive refresh, sporting a sleeker "Hammerhead" front-end design and color-matched overfenders that trade ruggedness for refined urban style. Built on the dedicated e-TNGA platform, the 2026 model year introduces a significant jump in performance and range, making it a more formidable contender for drivers looking to ditch the gas pump without sacrificing Toyota’s legendary durability.

Interior & Technology

Step inside, and you’ll find a cabin that has been completely reimagined for 2026. The center console is now more ergonomic, featuring a standard 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen—a major upgrade from previous years. The dash is slimmer and more premium, incorporating 64-color ambient lighting that allows you to set the perfect mood for a night drive down Lake Shore Drive. Modern conveniences come standard, including dual Qi-compatible wireless smartphone chargers and four USB-C ports to keep the whole family connected.

For 2026, the driver’s experience is elevated by a new top-mount digital instrument cluster and a 3-spoke steering wheel now equipped with regenerative braking paddle shifters. This allows you to adjust your energy capture on the fly, similar to downshifting in a traditional car. The spacious two-row layout ensures generous legroom for all five passengers, while the available fixed panoramic glass roof offers an expansive view of the Illinois sky.

Exterior

The 2026 bZ debuts a more "elegant-electric" aesthetic. The revised front fascia features slim LED daytime running lights that span the width of the vehicle, giving it a wider, more planted look on Lincolnwood streets. While the XLE grade rides on stylish 18-inch wheels, the Limited grade makes a statement with 20-inch multi-spoke machine-finished alloys. The new "FWD Plus" and Limited trims also offer a two-tone exterior option with a black-painted roof, perfectly complementing new colors like Heavy Metal and Supersonic Red.

Performance & Charging

Performance sees its biggest upgrade yet for 2026. The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model now produces a thrilling 338 combined horsepower—a 50% increase over previous models—allowing it to sprint from 0-60 mph in just under 5 seconds. Front-wheel-drive models have also been optimized, with a new manufacturer-estimated range of up to 314 miles on a full charge.

Charging is more convenient than ever. The 2026 bZ adopts the NACS (North American Charging System) port, giving you native access to the vast Tesla Supercharger network across the Midwest. With an improved DC fast-charging curve and a new battery preconditioning system, you can charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. At home, a new 11-kW onboard charger reduces Level 2 charging times to just 7 hours, ensuring your bZ is ready to go every morning.

Explore the Trims

The 2026 Toyota bZ is available in several distinct configurations at Toyota of Lincolnwood:

• XLE: The high-value entry with a 14-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, and the new 7-inch digital instrument cluster.
• XLE Plus: The range leader, optimized with a larger 74.7-kWh battery for a maximum 314-mile estimated range.
• Limited: The luxury standard featuring 20-inch wheels, ventilated SofTex®-trimmed seats, a Motion-Activated Power Liftgate, and a 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor.

Safety Features

Safety is standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0). This suite includes advanced Proactive Driving Assist, which provides gentle braking and steering support in everyday driving. For 2026, the bZ also features standard Blind Spot Monitor with Safe Exit Assist and available Advanced Park, which can automatically handle parallel or perpendicular parking in tight spots around the Lincolnwood Town Center.

Embrace the Future at Toyota of Lincolnwood

Ready to experience the most powerful and longest-range Toyota EV yet? Visit Toyota of Lincolnwood, where our EV specialists are here to show you how the 2026 bZ can fit your lifestyle and get you behind the wheel for an electrifying test drive.