2025 Toyota bZ
Nightshade AWD
What the Nightshade adds over the XLE (+$3,350)
| Spec | XLE | Nightshade |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4266 lbs | 4464 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4266 lbs | 4464 lbs |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 214 hp |
| Torque | 196 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Electric Motor (FWD) | Dual Electric Motor (AWD) |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5435 lbs | 5620 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 131 mpg | 112 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 119 mpg | 102 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 107 mpg | 92 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,070 | $40,420 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20-in. wheels with black finish, Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with black interior components, Automatic High Beams (AHB), and auto on/off, Black outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on front doors, Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (as part of X-MODE), Fabric/SofTex®-trimmed seats with red stitching; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat; driver and front passenger seatback pockets, Heated front seats, Heated leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with red stitching, LED taillights and stop lights with black interior components, Split roof rear spoiler
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 327.7 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 317.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 94.4 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 65 in |
| Overall length | 184.6 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Dual Electric Motor (AWD) |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 214 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 112 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 102 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 92 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.3 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,420 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4464 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4464 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5620 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety16 std · 0 opt
- Backup camera with projected path
- Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and passenger seat knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (as part of X-MODE)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
- Safe Exit Alert
- Adjustable front shoulder anchors
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)
- Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
- Anti-theft system with immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- Safety Connect® — Automatic Collision Notification
- Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- Remote Connect — allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers.
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- Remote Connect — locate your last parked location
- Safety Connect® — Enhanced Roadside Assistance
- 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial
- Covered Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
- Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. 3-year trial subscription
- Four USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear
- One USB-A media port — front
- Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Up to 10-year trial subscription
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key System on front doors with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic functions and remote air conditioning controls
- Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
- One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in bottom storage tray
- Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
- Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split, reclining fold-flat rear seats with center armrest and cup holders
- Fabric/SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat; driver and front passenger seatback pockets
- Heated front seats
- 6-way adjustable front passenger seat
- Fabric/SofTex®-trimmed seats with red stitching; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat; driver and front passenger seatback pockets
Interior17 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Black interior door handles
- Center console with covered storage compartment, two cup holders, covered Qi-compatible wireless charger and front lower storage tray
- Dial-type shift knob
- Front-door storage pockets with bottle holders
- Heated leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with red stitching
- LED front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light
- Overhead console with maplights, Safety Connect® button and power sunshade controls
- Soft-touch armrests and center console with piano-black accents
- Soft-touch fabric dashboard
- Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators and 7-in. LCD display with speedometer, charge meter, power output meter, drive mode indicators, instrumentation and customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel economy information, trip timer, charging information and settings, and warning messages
- Turn signal stalk with headlight controls and one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signals; wiper control stalk
- Two front and two rear cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
- Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Seatback pockets on driver and passenger sides
- Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest
Exterior20 std · 1 opt
- 20-in. wheels with black finish
- Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with black interior components, Automatic High Beams (AHB), and auto on/off
- Black outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on front doors
- Black window trim
- Black-painted overfenders with front air curtains
- Ducktail rear spoiler
- Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and folding feature
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights and stop lights
- LED taillights and stop lights with black interior components
- Panoramic fixed-glass roof with power sunshade
- Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with de-icer function
- Rear lower diffuser
- Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- Spare Tire/Wheel: Tire Repair Kit
- Split roof rear spoiler
- Unique color-keyed center bumper; thin lower grille
- Unique hammerhead hood with black-painted accent
- Two-tone exterior color optional
- Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Rear liftgate window defogger
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- SAE J1772/CCS1 charging port compatibility
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tonneau cover
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 bZ. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Nightshade
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Toyota bZ Nightshade?
The manufacturer lists $40,420 for the 2025 Toyota bZ Nightshade. That is $3,350 above the XLE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Toyota bZ Nightshade add over the XLE?
Against the XLE, 9 features become standard that the XLE does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.