Review of the 2027 bZ in Myrtle Beach, SC
Meet the 2027 Toyota bZ at Sparks Toyota
The 2027 Toyota bZ brings more range, stronger acceleration, enhanced charging compatibility, and a thoroughly modern cabin to Toyota's all-electric SUV lineup. Whether you're commuting through Myrtle Beach, heading toward Conway, or planning longer coastal drives, the bZ delivers quiet performance, useful cargo space, and available all-wheel drive. At Sparks Toyota in Myrtle Beach, SC, you can compare the XLE and Limited trims and choose the drivetrain, range, and features that best match your driving needs.
Trim Levels and Exterior Colors
The 2027 Toyota bZ is available in two primary trims: XLE and Limited. The XLE can be configured as FWD, FWD Plus, or AWD. The Limited is available with FWD or AWD. This lineup gives shoppers several ways to balance driving range, power, traction, and premium equipment.
Exterior colors include Wind Chill Pearl with Black roof, Wind Chill Pearl, Supersonic Red with Black overfenders, Blueprint with Black overfenders, Black, Heavy Metal with Black roof, Heavy Metal, and Supersonic Red with Black roof and overfenders. Two-tone paint availability varies by trim.
Interior Comfort and Space
The bZ seats five passengers and uses its EV platform to create an open, practical cabin. XLE models feature Fabric/SofTex®-trimmed seats with an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, lumbar support, and a six-way adjustable front passenger seat. Limited models upgrade to SofTex® upholstery and an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.
Comfort highlights include:
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel
- 64-color ambient lighting
- 60/40 split, reclining fold-flat rear seats
Limited models add ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and a front radiant foot-and-leg heater. The panoramic fixed-glass roof with a power sunshade is standard on Limited and optional on XLE.
Additional cabin features include black interior door handles, power windows with auto up/down and jam protection, power door locks, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, LED reading lights, a dome light, cargo-area lighting, black carpet flooring, front-door storage pockets with bottle holders, driver and passenger seatback pockets, a cargo-area tonneau cover, and a center console with covered storage and cupholders.
Interior dimensions include:
- Front headroom: 38.6 inches
- Rear headroom: 37.1 inches
- Front legroom: 42.1 inches
- Rear legroom: 35.3 inches
- Passenger volume: 94.4 cubic feet
Front and rear shoulder room measure 57.8 and 55.8 inches, respectively, while hip room measures 54.4 inches in front and 44.8 inches in the rear. Cargo space behind the second row measures 27.7 cubic feet, or 25.8 cubic feet with the available JBL® audio system.
Exterior Design
The 2027 Toyota bZ uses Toyota's hammerhead-inspired front styling with a black-painted hood accent, slim lighting, and aerodynamic bodywork. Every model includes LED projector headlights with Automatic High Beams and auto on/off functionality, LED Daytime Running Lights, LED taillights, and LED stop lights.
Exterior highlights include:
- Foot-activated power liftgate
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icer function
- Color-keyed touch-sensor door handles
- Black window trim
- Privacy glass
XLE models ride on 18-inch alloy wheels with covers and use heated power-folding outside mirrors with turn signals and blind-spot indicators. Limited models receive 20-inch machine-finished alloy wheels and heated power mirrors with puddle lights, memory settings, power folding, and reverse tilt-down functionality.
Every bZ also includes a ducktail rear spoiler, a rear lower diffuser, a color-keyed center bumper, a thin lower grille, a roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, and a North American Charging System port. Limited models add a split roof rear spoiler, while two-tone exterior paint is available on select configurations.
Electric Performance and Range
Power and driving range vary significantly by configuration. The XLE FWD produces 168 horsepower and offers an EPA-estimated 236 miles of range. XLE FWD Plus increases output to 221 horsepower and extends EPA-estimated range to 314 miles.
Performance highlights include:
- Up to 338 horsepower
- Up to 314 miles EPA-estimated range
- Available all-wheel drive
- 150-kW maximum DC charging input
- 11-kW onboard AC charger
XLE AWD and Limited AWD produce 338 horsepower and can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in a manufacturer-estimated 4.9 seconds. XLE AWD provides an EPA-estimated 288 miles of range, while Limited AWD offers 278 miles. Limited FWD produces 221 horsepower, reaches 60 mph in a manufacturer-estimated 7.0 seconds, and provides an EPA-estimated 299 miles of range.
Battery capacity is 57.7 kWh in XLE FWD and 74.7 kWh in XLE FWD Plus, XLE AWD, Limited FWD, and Limited AWD. Charging compatibility includes AC Level 1, AC Level 2, and DC Fast Charging through the NACS port.
The chassis uses an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension, both with stabilizer bars. Electric Power Steering, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, standard ABS, and an 8.1-inch ground clearance support confident everyday driving. AWD models also gain Downhill Assist Control as part of X-MODE.
Technology Features
Every bZ features a 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, plus a SiriusXM® trial subscription.
Technology highlights include:
- 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®
- Wireless Android Auto™
- Two Qi-compatible wireless chargers
- Digital Key capability
The cabin also includes four USB-C ports, a 12V/120W auxiliary outlet, a top-mounted Multi-Information Display with a 7-inch LCD, and a dial-type shift control. The display provides vehicle, charging, trip, range, temperature, and driver information.
Available Toyota Connected Services include Safety Connect®, Service Connect, Remote Connect, Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation and Intelligent Assistant, Destination Assist, Wi-Fi Connect, AT&T hotspot capability, and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music. Limited models can also add a nine-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with subwoofer and amplifier.
Safety Features
Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 is standard across the lineup. It includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beams, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist.
Additional safety highlights include:
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
- Safe Exit Alert
- Eight airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with individual tire readout
Limited models add Lane Change Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, Advanced Park, a Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View, Curb View, and a backup camera with dynamic gridlines. XLE models use a backup camera with projected path.
Every bZ also includes the Star Safety System™, three-point seat belts for all seating positions, adjustable front shoulder anchors, LATCH child-seat anchors, child-protector rear door locks, power window lockout, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, and an anti-theft system with an immobilizer.
Discover the 2027 Toyota bZ at Sparks Toyota
The 2027 Toyota bZ offers shoppers a broad mix of range, performance, technology, and everyday practicality. With up to 338 horsepower, up to 314 miles of EPA-estimated range, available all-wheel drive, and NACS charging compatibility, it is ready for daily commuting and longer trips alike.
At Sparks Toyota in Myrtle Beach, SC, our team can help you choose the setup that best fits your driving routine and charging needs.
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 EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.