2026 Toyota bZ Standard Trim (Sport/Design) - Review & Drive

Check out the full review and drive of the 2026 Toyota bZ Standard Trim (Sport/Design), recently landed on Irish roads! The Toyota bZ4X Sport Edition enters the market at a competitive €42,160, positioning itself as a strong contender in the mid-size electric SUV segment. In Ireland, this trim exclusively features the larger 73.1 kWh battery, providing a WLTP range of 567 km. While it swaps the 20-inch wheels of higher trims for more comfortable 18-inch alloys, it retains essential tech like a 360° camera, dual-zone climate control, and a 10-year/1 million km battery warranty. Video Chapters (Timings) [00:00] Intro: Toyota bZ4X Sport Edition Pricing & Trim Strategy in Ireland [00:23] Exterior Aesthetics: 18-inch Wheels vs. 20-inch and Black Cladding [01:03] Range & Battery: 73.1 kWh Battery and 567 km WLTP Specs [01:38] Rear Styling: Spoiler Deletions & Ducttail Design [02:15] Boot Practicality: 452L Capacity, Sub-floor Storage & Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) [03:55] Rear Cabin Space: Fabric Interior, Legroom & ISOFIX Test [05:40] Driver’s Cockpit: Redesigned Layout, Electronic Lumbar & Dashboard Design [06:40] Steering Wheel: Physical Buttons, Reach/Rake & GSR2 Sensors [07:08] Infotainment Walkthrough: Lexus-derived Interface & Android Auto/CarPlay [07:45] Center Console: Wireless Charging, Drive Selector & Storage [08:31] Trim Comparison: Sport vs. Premier (JBL Audio, Radiant Heaters & Pano Roof) [09:40] Test Drive! Initial Impressions on Irish Roads [10:45] Visibility & Blind Spot Monitoring [11:40] Steering Feel & Driver Display Performance [13:20] Efficiency & Real-World Range: Testing the 20.2 kWh/100 km Consumption [14:40] Suspension & Comfort: The "Goldilocks Zone" [15:10] Final Verdict: Sport vs. Premier - Which is the Sweet Spot? Toyota bZ4X Sport Trim Highlights: Battery & Power: 73.1 kWh usable capacity with a 150 kW (204 hp) front-mounted motor. Charging: 11 kW AC / 150 kW DC peak charging speeds. Practicality: Features a 452-liter boot and a unique 3-pin V2L socket for powering external devices. Comfort: 18-inch wheels with larger tire sidewalls provide a smoother ride than the 20-inch versions. Tech: Includes the latest Toyota Smart Connect+ system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless smartphone integration. Please subscribe to my channel, hit the like button and leave a comment. I review all types of electric vehicles and remember, if you think an EV is for you, leave it to me and I'll review. Thanks for watching. Nevo's Website - https://www.nevo.ie/ Nevo's Twitter - https://twitter.com/nevoireland Nevo's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nevoireland/ Nevo's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nevo-co Derek's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reilly.derek Derek's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekreilly/ #electriccar #toyota #bz