2026 Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV that helped define the segment when it arrived in the US for 1996, pairing car-like unibody construction and handling with available all-wheel drive and a practical hatchback body. Over three decades it has grown from a small two- and four-door runabout into a five-seat family crossover, and in recent years it has ranked among the best-selling SUVs in the United States.

Shoppers are drawn to the RAV4 for its reputation for reliability, strong resale value, and broad lineup that spans budget-friendly base trims, off-road-flavored variants, and efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, and Subaru Forester, and appeals to commuters, small families, and buyers who want a practical daily driver with light-adventure capability.

The 2026 model: The sixth-generation RAV4 arrives for 2026 as an electrified-only lineup: every model is either a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid, with no gas-only option for the first time. The standard hybrid offers front- or all-wheel drive (226 or 236 hp), while the plug-in hybrid gains power and a manufacturer-estimated 52 miles of electric-only range. The lineup is organized into Core, Rugged, and Sport design themes, with the Woodland grade carrying the off-road look.