Toyota's new electric crossover: bZ Highlander for 2027 model year
Toyota teases new electric crossover, possibly a bZ Highlander
Toyota's new electric crossover: bZ Highlander for 2027 model year
Toyota is set to unveil a new electric crossover for North America, with rumors pointing to a three-row bZ Highlander model. Learn about the teaser images and expected debut.
2026-02-07T03:45:23+03:00
2026-02-07T03:45:23+03:00
2026-02-07T03:45:23+03:00
Toyota is preparing to unveil a new crossover for the North American market, teased through a series of preview images. Unofficial reports suggest it could be a fully electric three-row model, with a debut expected on February 10th.Toyota Motor North America had previously hinted at expanding its lineup, initially sparking speculation about a return to the compact pickup segment. However, a subsequent teaser revealed the silhouette of a large, three-row SUV. Given that Toyota's mid-size segment already includes the Crown Signia, Highlander, Grand Highlander, Land Cruiser, and 4Runner, industry watchers believe the newcomer will be electric and join the bZ lineup.Against this backdrop, the YouTube channel AutoYa Interior published a series of renders depicting a potential Toyota bZ Highlander for the 2027 model year. The creators suggest the production model could evolve from the bZ5X concept, but without retaining that name. Toyota recently simplified the bZ4X's designation, so a logical step might be to link the new electric vehicle to the familiar Highlander or Grand Highlander nameplate.The renders, based on teaser images and leaked patent materials, show both the exterior and interior of a large electric crossover. If these assumptions prove correct, Toyota would be launching one of its largest EVs in the U.S. market, despite softening demand for electric vehicles and the expiration of federal tax credits. The official debut will provide the final answer, revealing how closely these digital speculations align with the Japanese automaker's actual plans.
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Toyota teases new electric crossover, possibly a bZ Highlander
Toyota is set to unveil a new electric crossover for North America, with rumors pointing to a three-row bZ Highlander model. Learn about the teaser images and expected debut.
Michael Powers, Editor
Toyota is preparing to unveil a new crossover for the North American market, teased through a series of preview images. Unofficial reports suggest it could be a fully electric three-row model, with a debut expected on February 10th.
Toyota Motor North America had previously hinted at expanding its lineup, initially sparking speculation about a return to the compact pickup segment. However, a subsequent teaser revealed the silhouette of a large, three-row SUV. Given that Toyota's mid-size segment already includes the Crown Signia, Highlander, Grand Highlander, Land Cruiser, and 4Runner, industry watchers believe the newcomer will be electric and join the bZ lineup.
Against this backdrop, the YouTube channel AutoYa Interior published a series of renders depicting a potential Toyota bZ Highlander for the 2027 model year. The creators suggest the production model could evolve from the bZ5X concept, but without retaining that name. Toyota recently simplified the bZ4X's designation, so a logical step might be to link the new electric vehicle to the familiar Highlander or Grand Highlander nameplate.
The renders, based on teaser images and leaked patent materials, show both the exterior and interior of a large electric crossover. If these assumptions prove correct, Toyota would be launching one of its largest EVs in the U.S. market, despite softening demand for electric vehicles and the expiration of federal tax credits. The official debut will provide the final answer, revealing how closely these digital speculations align with the Japanese automaker's actual plans.
