2026 Toyota RAV4 Review - America’s Favorite SUV Just Got Better
2026 Toyota RAV4 Review - One of the most popular compact SUVs in the United States, and for good reason. Known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and practicality, the RAV4 has become a household name. But the 2026 model takes things to the next level. In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know — design, performance, interior tech, pricing, and more.
Exterior Design
The 2026 RAV4 gets a refreshed, more aggressive look. Up
front, you’ll notice a wider hexagonal grille, slimmer full-LED
headlights, and a more chiseled front bumper. The rear sees LED tail
lamps with a connected light bar — a trend sweeping the SUV market.
Wheel designs are all-new, ranging from 17-inch alloys
on the base LE to 19-inch gloss-black options on the sporty XSE Hybrid.
New color options include Lunar Bronze, Solar Flare, and Ice Storm Blue, giving the RAV4 a more premium and modern feel than ever before.
Interior & Tech
Inside, the 2026 RAV4 delivers a major upgrade in materials
and tech. The dashboard features a standard 10.5-inch touchscreen with
Toyota’s latest infotainment system, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument
cluster on higher trims.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come
standard, along with over-the-air updates, wireless charging, and
dual USB-C ports for front and rear passengers.
Interior quality has improved significantly with soft-touch panels, contrast stitching, and optional synthetic leather upholstery. A panoramic glass roof and ventilated front seats are now available on the Limited and XSE trims.
Performance & Powertrain
The 2026 RAV4 continues to offer three powertrains:
- A 2.5L
4-cylinder gas engine with 203 horsepower
- A 2.5L
hybrid system producing 219 combined horsepower
- A plug-in
hybrid Prime model delivering 302 horsepower and up to 44 miles of
EV-only range
All versions are available with Electronic On-Demand AWD,
making the RAV4 capable in all weather conditions.
The hybrid offers up to 41 MPG city, while the Prime
delivers a combined 94 MPGe. And yes — acceleration in the Prime is
still surprisingly quick, hitting 0-60 in just 5.7 seconds.
Ride quality is smoother thanks to revised suspension tuning, and improved cabin insulation makes it one of the quietest RAV4s yet.
Safety & Driver Assistance
Safety is a priority with Toyota, and the 2026 RAV4 includes
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard across the lineup. This includes:
- Pre-collision
system with pedestrian detection
- Full-speed
adaptive cruise control
- Lane
departure alert with steering assist
- Lane
tracing assist
- Road
sign assist
- Proactive
driving assist — new for 2026
Higher trims also get 360-degree cameras, parking sensors, and hands-free highway driving assist (on the Prime).
Trims, Pricing
The 2026 RAV4 is offered in several trims, each tailored to
a different kind of driver:
- LE
– from $30,500
- XLE
– from $32,700
- XSE
Hybrid – from $37,900
- Limited
– from $39,800
- RAV4
Prime XSE AWD – from $44,900
That means whether you’re looking for affordability, efficiency, luxury, or performance, there’s a RAV4 for you.
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