2026 Toyota RAV4.
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These new illustrations seem to show a pretty realistic idea of what the redesigned Toyota RAV4 will look like for the 2026 model year.
The next-generation RAV4 is now expected to get a new design. Not just a facelift with a new interior like the current Toyota Camry. it is also rumored to be a bit longer than the current generation by about 4 or 5 inches, with a longer wheelbase as well.
While the new 1.5 Liter Hybrid powertrain might not be available at launch, the PHEV model is expected to get a larger battery. Which would result in a much improved EV-only range of around 60 miles. Something that could be quite a game-changer for many potential buyers. Since 60 miles a day is actually more than enough for most people.
The current RAV4 is Toyota‘s most popular car in the US by far with over 475,000 units sold last year, which was a huge jump from the already great 434,000 number in 2023. The current older model is getting more and more popular every year. If Toyota can manage to reduce the price of their new PHEV model the new RAV4 could be even more popular than ever.
The rest of the lineup is also rumored to be Hybrid only, just like the current Toyota Camry. With a powertrain that is very similar to what is used in the recurrent model. Again, since Toyota’s new 1.5 Liter and 2.0 Liter engines aren’t quite ready yet.
Of course, there are no dates and no idea of pricing yet.
Stay tuned…
The fact that the Highlander was discontinued makes sense now seeing that this has grown. My concern is that I now suspect that the new CX-5 (being larger) and RAV4 will be on the same basic platform, with Mazda providing its own suspension tuning and engine/transmission. But I’m guessing the reason is two fold: cost and component sharing in hybrid/PHEV platform, and the additional production volume Toyota could provide to Mazda which is growing but is reaching capacity.
I like the side detail better. But the RAV4 was great because it was easily garaged and parkable for everyone. I hate to see size creep in this segment.
The bigger it gets the bigger the price tag.. it’s rediculous that the corolla cross isn’t that much smaller and not that much cheaper.. I had to get a chr, cus rav4 were in the 30 grand mark… thy used to start at 22 grand like the chr.. now that’s discontinued… I think toyota is missing out on younger people that cannot afford to start out at 35 grand for their 1st vehicle. We all don’t makeover 100 grand a yr to buy just a toyota… I know thy last but the people that cannot afford to get a new car every 2 yrs are the people that cannot afford them… thy are the ones keeping their cars for 7++ yrs.. It’s rediculous…just venting from the blue collar stand point ..
In a 2 car family we always kept our cars 20 yrs. The older car is used for around town errands. The newer car is used for longer trips. Being thrifty is just a wise way to live.
Who can afford one 😥 especially being retired
Traded in a Highlander (platinum) and Venza limited for a 2025 Rav4 limited. Thought I would love it but it is just a car. Cargo net came in a plastic bag without any info. Never expected that it would lay flat instead of upright. Totally useless. Now has only 1 pocket behind front seats instead of 2. This is my 8th Toyota and can’t promise that there be a 9th. Disappointed
Not impressed, it’s just another car that will cost 2 times it’s true value. I have 2024 and it’s not what I really wanted, but the cost of what I wanted was almost 2 times the cost of a Rav-4. They keep upping the price until it’s no longer affordable, especially for younger adults and people living on a fixed income.
WhooHoo! You said it. I’ve been loyal to Toyota for fifty years, but the little things count, too. And they DO add up. Like that 2nd pocket. Like a manual tranny or a V6. Like a swing tailgate. I just traded a ’21 Camry and ’24 Rav (both platinum hybrids) for a ’24 Hyundai SantaFe hybrid Caligraphy. Love it!
Didn’t know that they made a platinum Camry or Rav Been working at a Toyota dealership for 30 yes