2026 Toyota RAV4.
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We’ve recently seen a few actually photos of prototypes for the next-generation Toyota RAV4 driving around. Which means the real thing is probably right around the corner. Unlike Hyundai or Kia, Toyota is excellent at hiding its new models until the last minute.
And still, many illustrators about there are still desperately trying to guess what the real thing will look like. Which is very hard. From what we can see in the few spy shots of the real thing, it is still hard to say of it will be an all-new design or not.
The glass area and A-pillar of the actual prototypes all seem very similar to the current RAV4. It also shows a design that feels more like the new Toyota Crown Signia. Something that is reflected in the e most decent illustrations. Which could be good news. No matter what it seems Toyota is not pursuing an off-road look for the next RAV4.
A brand new design would be great news since it is not a given anymore with Toyota. Something we have seen with the 2025 Camry that ended up being a refresh of the 2027 design. A refresh of the RAV4 would be bad news.
The next-generation RAV4 could be ready for a Hybrid-only powertrain, just like the Camry. However, the RAV4 would keep its PHEV powertrain as an option. Something the Camry doesn’t offer. The PHEV RAV4 EV range is currently rated at a very decent 42 miles. Any improvement and something over 45 miles would be even better and would make it even more popular.
Something else that would make it more popular is to reduce the almost $10,000 difference between the Hybrid and the PHEV trim. Which is ridiculous. Especially since a Prius PHEV is $5000 more than the Hybrid. Which is bad enough.
We probably will see the real thing very soon…