2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid

2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid

Whether it’s carving city streets, exploring outside the city limits or turning heads everywhere, the all-new 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SUV is ready to bring the fun back to every day.

Today, Toyota announces the all-new 2026 RAV4. For its sixth generation, North America’s best-selling compact SUV will be available in three new designs that include Core, Rugged, and Sport styles – among which include a new-look Woodland grade and the North American market’s first-ever RAV4 GR SPORT model. The 2026 RAV4 also joins Toyota’s ever-growing list of exclusively electrified models, as it will be available in a choice of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. RAV4 also launches new technologies for Toyota, including the Arene software development platform, a new version of the Toyota Multimedia system, and updates to the Toyota Safety Sense active safety suite.

The 2026 RAV4 Core design combines a sleek, paint-matched grille, with Toyota’s signature hammerhead front end for a modern take on RAV4. Wide overfenders with black cladding and an ascending belt line with chiseled body panels complement its SUV proportions. Wheel combinations vary, with 17-, 18-, or 20-inch wheels available, depending on the grade. Core models include the well-equipped LE, XLE, and Limited grades.

The Rugged design is exclusive to the outdoor-inspired Woodland model, which now becomes a standalone grade to the RAV4 lineup. For the Rugged design, the peak of the hammerhead front end is slightly raised and its black, split upper and lower grille with integrated Rigid Industries LED lighting give it an adventurous look. The model also stands about a half inch higher due to standard All-Terrain tires, has standard raised roof rails with crossbars, and a towing hitch for travel-ready versatility. In Canada, the Woodland grade will be available in a HEV powertrain.

At the forefront of the Sport designs in the RAV4 GR SPORT. Designed with input from the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing engineering division, it takes inspiration from motorsports for a model that is an expression of driving enjoyment. It prioritizes handling, with a GR-tuned suspension and power steering, enhanced body rigidity, and all-season tires on unique 20-inch wheels with increased offset. It will be exclusively available with a PHEV powertrain and has a GR Functional MATRIX grille, along with front and rear spoilers for aggressive style. The XSE and SE grades round out the Sport designs. They will be available in HEV (XSE) or PHEV (SE, XSE) powertrains depending on grade and have up-to 20-inch wheels, blue interior stitching, and available two-tone paint.

The new RAV4 comes in PHEV and HEV models, with the PHEV models featuring a newly developed Plug-in Hybrid System that combines a high-capacity drive battery and high-output charger compatible with Toyota’s latest sixth-generation hybrid. The HEV system increases output over the prior generation, climbing to 236 combined system net hp on all models (219 combined system net hp previously). In Canada, all HEV models will have standard AWD.

The latest PHEV system also adds output, with up-to an impressive 324 combined system net horsepower, up 22 hp over the outgoing system. Variety is also the name of the game for PHEV models, moving from three to four grades in model year 2026, with the GR SPORT model joining the previously available SE, XSE and XSE with Technology Package grades. All PHEV models will have standard AWD. The PHEV model also increases its all-electric driving range to a manufacturer’s estimated 80-kilometre range rating. The PHEV XSE Technology Package will have DC fast charging, capable of charging from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes*.