2026 Toyota RAV4.
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We’ve all known for a while that a new generation Toyota RAV4 is just around the corner. Let’s just add these two illustrations to the pile of guesses we have seen in the last few months.
These actually look very realistic and could be close to the real thing. Which would be a bit sad since it looks so much like the current RAV4.
Also sad since the RAV4 is Toyota’s best-selling model and it deserves the investment of a really new generation. At least the design and interior. Since we already know it will probably use the same platform and even the same powertrains. It seems Toyota’s new 1.5 Liter hybrid system might not be ready on time for the upcoming SUV. At least at first. 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 the Toyota RAV4 PHEV even more popular is to reduce the almost $10,000 current difference between the Hybrid and the PHEV trim. Which is ridiculous. Especially since a Toyota Prius PHEV is $5000 more than the Hybrid. Which is bad enough.
However, I still expect the 2026 Toyota RAV4 to switch to a standard Hybrid just like the 2025 Toyota Camry did a few months ago.
Let’s really hope the new RAV4 at least looks all-new even if it isn’t underneath…
This is a really lazy illustration. It is just the front and back ends of a Crown Signia grafted onto the existing RAV body. Let’s hope Toyota isn’t that lazy either. When all models look too much alike, the brand starts to tank. Then again, we are talking about Toyota here. Their customers dont care (about much of anything really except that its cheap).