The All-New 2026 Toyota RAV4 is Here // First Review

Motormouth Published October 22, 2025

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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 compact, hybrid and PHEV SUV. Gone is the gas powertrain, Toyota is offering the new 2026 Toyota RAV4 as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. We are driving the hybrid with a 2.5L 4-cylinder matched to an eCVT, it has the 5th generation hybrid system and gets a combined 236 horsepower. In Canada, standard AWD. In the US FWD and AWD options are available. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid has a 2.5L 4 cylinder matched to an eCVT, it gets a combined 320 horsepower. It uses the 6th generation PHEV system with two electric motors and has 80 km/50 miles of range. That’s 20% more electric range for the plug-in hybrid because of a larger battery. Standard AWD. 22.7 kWh battery, up from 18.1 kWh. The RAV4 has very similar dimensions to the outgoing model, it’s not any bigger. In fact the wheelbase is exactly the same. The only difference is a little less height compared to the 2025 model. The RAV4 is available in Core, Sport and Rugged styles including the first ever GR Sport RAV4 and a new look Woodland trim. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Core design has a sleek, colour matched grille with Toyota’s signature hammerhead design and slim LED headlamps. In the rear, there are new LED taillamps and a larger window for improved visibiity giving the RAV4 a wider stance. Standard features include, LED headlamps, LED taillamps, 17” wheels, available 18” and 20” wheels and a temporary spare tire for both the hybrid and plug-in hybrid....