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View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Car and Driver21-05-2025

The LE, XLE, and Limited models are not available with the plug-in hybrid setup; to get that, you'll have to opt for either the ruggedized Woodland or the sportier SE, XSE, or GR Sport trims.

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