"For years, Toyota was criticized for sitting on the sidelines while the EV revolution swept through the auto industry. Instead of riding the wave, the Japanese auto giant doubled down on hybrids, while rolling out only one pure EV for the US market, the poorly reviewed bZ4X. But as sales growth slowed and governments started eliminating their EV incentives, Toyota's caution was retroactively seen as strategic. Now, as other automakers pull back, Toyota is finally getting off the sidelines."
"The bZ Woodland is the off-road version of the bZ compact SUV (previously called bZ4X), which for years was Toyota's sole electric offering in the US. But the automaker would like you to think of it more as a full reimagining of the bZ than a simple trim level change. While it shares some DNA with the standard bZ, the Woodland adds nearly six inches of length and an extra inch of"
Toyota moved from prioritizing hybrids and a single U.S. EV toward expanding its electric vehicle lineup as market conditions changed. Slowing sales growth and reduced government incentives prompted a strategic shift to introduce more EV models. The Highlander EV offers three-row seating, over 300 miles of range, vehicle-to-load capability, and substantial U.S. production. The bZ Woodland is an off-road variant of the bZ compact SUV presented as a reimagining rather than a trim change, incorporating styling and dimensional changes that include nearly six additional inches of length and an extra inch. These additions broaden Toyota's electric SUV offerings.
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