Specs and Features: 2027 Toyota bZ

Meet the 2027 Toyota bZ at Gettel Toyota of Bradenton

The 2027 Toyota bZ gives Bradenton drivers a fully electric small SUV with flexible range, quick charging, useful passenger space, and a long list of standard technology. Unlike hybrid Toyota vehicles and hybrid SUVs, the bZ operates entirely on electric power and carries a Zero Emission Vehicle certification. Depending on configuration, manufacturer estimates measure up to 314 miles of driving range, while available all-wheel drive produces 338 system net horsepower.

The 2027 bZ comes in five configurations:

• XLE FWD
• XLE FWD Plus
• XLE AWD
• Limited FWD
• Limited AWD

For shoppers comparing SUVs for families, EVs, and fuel-efficient Toyota cars, the 2027 bZ at Gettel Toyota of Bradenton offers a practical way to go fully electric without giving up everyday versatility.

Interior: How Much Room Does the 2027 bZ Offer?

The 2027 Toyota bZ seats five and provides a manufacturer-estimated 94.4 cubic feet of passenger volume. Front passengers receive 38.6 inches of headroom and 42.1 inches of legroom, while the rear provides 37.1 inches of headroom and 35.3 inches of legroom. Shoulder room measures 57.8 inches in front and 55.8 inches in back. Hip room measures 54.4 and 44.8 inches, respectively.

Interior highlights include:

• Heated front seats and heated leather-trimmed steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
• 60/40 split, reclining, fold-flat rear seats
• 64-color front and rear ambient lighting
• Fabric/SofTex-trimmed seating
• Eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support

Cargo volume is 27.7 cubic feet behind the second row, or 25.8 cubic feet when equipped with the available JBL system. For child safety, every bZ has LATCH lower anchors on the rear outboard seats, tether anchors for all rear seating positions, child-protector rear door locks, power-window lockout, three-point seatbelts for every position, and rear passenger seatbelt indicators.

Additional features by trim level:

• XLE: Six-way passenger seat
• Limited: SofTex upholstery, eight-way power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, radiant front foot-and-leg heater
• Limited: Rearview mirror with HomeLink

Every trim also includes illuminated vanity mirrors, black interior door handles, auto up/down power windows, LED reading, dome, and cargo lights, seatback pockets, door pockets with bottle holders, four cup holders, four bottle holders, covered center-console storage, black carpeting, a cargo tonneau cover, and rear-window defogger.

Exterior: What Are the 2027 bZ Dimensions & Features?

The bZ measures 184.6 inches long, 73.2 inches wide without mirrors, and 65 inches tall, with a 112.2-inch wheelbase and 8.1 inches of ground clearance. XLE trims ride on 18-inch alloy wheels with covers, while Limited models use 20-inch multi-spoke, machine-finished alloy wheels. All-season radial tires and a tire repair kit are standard.

Exterior features:

• Hammerhead hood with a black-painted accent
• Ducktail rear spoiler
• Rear lower diffuser
• Color-keyed center bumper
• Thin lower grille
• Black window trim
• Privacy glass
• Touch-sensor locking on all four door handles
• Height-adjustable, foot-activated power liftgate with jam protection

Lighting includes LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with automatic operation, LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights and stop lights.

Available exterior colors include:

• Wind Chill Pearl
• Supersonic Red with black overfenders
• Blueprint with black overfenders
• Black
• Heavy Metal
• Wind Chill Pearl with black roof

Limited models also offer Heavy Metal with a black roof and Supersonic Red with a black roof and overfenders. Select colors and two-tone finishes carry an extra cost. XLE models offer the panoramic fixed-glass roof with power sunshade as an option, while it is standard on Limited. Limited models also gain a split roof rear spoiler and upgraded heated, power-folding mirrors with puddle lights, memory, and reverse tilt-down. Heated mirrors with turn-signal and blind-spot indicators are standard throughout the lineup. Rain-sensing wipers with a de-icer and a shark-fin antenna are also standard.

Performance: How Far Can the 2027 Toyota bZ Travel?

The 2027 bZ gives buyers several combinations of range and output.

XLE FWD

• 57.7-kWh lithium-ion battery
• Produces 168 horsepower
• 0-60 mph in an estimated 8 seconds
• Manufacturer-estimated 236-mile range

XLE FWD Plus

• 74.7-kWh battery
• 221 horsepower
• 7-second estimated 0-to-60-mph time
• Manufacturer-estimated 314-mile range

XLE AWD

• 74.7-kWh battery
• 338 horsepower
• 4.9-second 0-to-60-mph time
• Manufacturer-estimated 288 miles of range

Limited FWD

• 74.7-kWh battery
• 221 horsepower
• Manufacturer-estimated 299 miles

Limited AWD

• 338 horsepower
• 4.9-second acceleration time
• Manufacturer-estimated 278 miles of range

Every configuration supports AC Level 1, AC Level 2, and DC fast charging through its NACS-compatible charging port. An 11-kW onboard AC charger is standard, and maximum DC charging input is 150 kW for both FWD and AWD models. The chassis combines a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension, both with stabilizer bars, with electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. A 40-foot turning circle, ventilated 12.9-inch front and 12.5-inch rear disc brakes, and standard ABS round out its core driving hardware. AWD models also add X-MODE with Downhill Assist Control.

Technology: What Comes Standard in the 2027 bZ?

The 2027 bZ makes its largest infotainment display standard across every configuration.

Top technology features include:

• 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
• Six-speaker audio system
• 7-inch top-mount Multi-Information Display
• Smart Key System with Push Button Start
• Digital Key capability

Steering-wheel regenerative braking paddle switches, a dial-type shifter, one-touch three-blink turn signals, and Smart Key access for every door and the rear hatch are standard.

Limited buyers can add a nine-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with a subwoofer and amplifier.

Connected services include:

• Five-year Safety Connect trial subscription
• Five-year Service Connect trial subscription
• Five-year Remote Connect trial

A three-month Drive Connect trial is available with Cloud Navigation, Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with “Hey, Toyota,” and Destination Assist, plus up to a 30-day/3 GB Wi-Fi Connect trial with AT&T hotspot capability and compatible Apple Music and Amazon Music integrated streaming.

Safety: What Driver-Assistance Features are in the bZ?

Every 2027 bZ comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, the Star Safety System, eight airbags, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Safe Exit Alert, and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Road Sign Assist
• Proactive Driving Assist

Automatic High Beams are also included.

The Star Safety System adds:

• Vehicle Stability Control
• Traction Control
• ABS
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Smart Stop Technology

Additional standard equipment includes a Vehicle Proximity Notification System, direct-readout Tire Pressure Monitor System, an immobilizer, and adjustable front shoulder-belt anchors.

XLE models have a backup camera with projected path. Limited models upgrade to dynamic gridlines, a Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View and Curb View, Lane Change Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, and Advanced Park. The eight-airbag system includes front, front seat-mounted side, driver and passenger knee, and front and rear curtain-shield airbags.

See the 2027 Toyota bZ at Gettel Toyota of Bradenton

If you’re comparing hybrid Toyota vehicles, hybrid SUVs, and fully electric SUVs for families, the 2027 Toyota bZ deserves a spot on your list. With up to 314 miles of manufacturer-estimated range, available 338-horsepower AWD, practical cargo room, and extensive standard safety technology, it is ready for commuting and family travel around Bradenton. Visit Gettel Toyota of Bradenton in Bradenton, FL, to learn more about the 2027 bZ and schedule a test drive.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are manufacturer estimates. Actual mileage will vary.