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USA Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
2026 Toyota RAV4 goes all-hybrid: New models, more power and bold design
2026 Toyota RAV4 goes all-hybrid: New models, more power and bold design Show Caption Hide Caption President Trump signs executive order to relieve some auto tariffs President Donald Trump signed an executive order to relax some auto tariffs, though the industry won't see a total exemption. The dramatic move follows Toyota's change to all-hybrid last year with the Camry, America's No. 1 midsize sedan. An outdoorsy new Woodland model will be available as a hybrid or PHEV. AWD will be standard. America's bestselling non-pickup will switch to an all-hybrid lineup when the 2026 Toyota RAV4 compact SUV goes on sale later this year. The dramatic move follows Toyota's change to all-hybrid last year with the Camry, America's No. 1 midsize sedan. Toyota is dramatically increasing sales of hybrid and electric vehicles at the same time the company says U.S. tariffs will raise prices and make it harder for people to afford a new vehicle. 'A 25% tariff is not sustainable long term without significant price increases,' Toyota North America Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Templin said at the company's sprawling headquarter complex in Plano, Texas. 'They put a new car out of reach of many consumers.' New sporty and outdoorsy models The new RAV4 lineup will include plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and performance GR-Sport models as the automaker looks to expand sales of its franchise vehicle. The PHEVs will produce 320 horsepower, up from 302 for the 2025 RAV4. The sporty GR-Sport will be a PHEV. More Toyota reviews: I took Toyota's 2025 Land Cruiser out for a second look ― and loved it more For the first time, hybrids will be available on front- and all-wheel models. An outdoorsy new Woodland model will be available as a hybrid or PHEV. AWD will be standard. Toyota will announce electric range, fuel economy and prices closer to when sales begin. Key features: DC fast charging port for PHEVs Nine-speaker JBL audio Head-up display Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto New lights, gauges and screens Toyota's "hammerhead" grille and front lights are new, along with LED taillights. The interior features a 10.5- or 12.9-inch touch screen, depending on trim level. Digital climate controls are integrated into the bottom of the screen. A 12.3-inch digital instrument replaces 7-inch mechanical gauges. Upper trim levels will get a toggle-switch gear selector. The RAV4's dimensions don't change, but the body grew stiffer to reduce noise and improve ride and handling. Contact Mark Phelan: mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter @mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Is All New, But No Matter Which Version You Pick, It's a Hybrid
These days, it seems like the Toyota RAV4 is on a mission to overtake its sedan sibling, the Corolla, for the title of best-selling passenger vehicle ever. It's long cemented itself as a staple of the lineip, selling nearly 500,000 units in the U.S. last year (and by one count passing the Ford F-150 as America's most-registered vehicle). And as of Tuesday evening, it's receiving a serious overhaul for the 2026 model year — one that may help push the RAV4 to even loftier sales heights. There's a lot to cover with the new RAV4, but the core change is one that Toyota has been teasing for a long time: the lineup consists of nothing but hybrids. Hybrid-electric vehicles have largely defined Toyota's approach to electrification thus far, with company executives consistently pledging their support to the gas-electric powertrain — and the new RAV4, which offers both conventional and plug-in hybrid powerplants, is the latest iteration of this promise. Toyota is offering the 2026 RAV4 in three design variants with a series of trim levels inside these categories. All of these versions are bolder-looking than the last model, improving on a historically soft-spoken design language. The base model is known as the Core Design and is offered in three trim levels (LE, XLE, and Limited), while the mid-range model is known as the Rugged Design, which only carries the Woodland trim. Topping the model lineup for the RAV4 lineup is the Sport Design variant, bringing along SE, XSE, and GR-Sport trim levels. That makes for eight different RAV4 models available for 2026. All new RAV4 models will be powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four that's part of Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid-electric system. AWD variants of the regular hybrid-electric RAV4 put down 236 hp, while the FWD versions run on 226 hp‚ both offering an increase in horsepower from the previous generation. (It's worth noting that this is the first time a RAV4 hybrid has been offered in a FWD configuration.) Opting for the plug-in hybrid-electric version, in turn, adds EV range capability, thanks to two electric motors and a high-capacity traction battery. It also has the pleasant effect of raising the power figure to an impressive 320 hp. All-electric range tops out at 50 miles for PHEV models; charging can be done through a fast-charging-capable CCS charging port on the Woodland and XSE trims, while GR-Sport and SE models are stuck with Level 2 charging. PHEV XSE and Woodland grades will be able to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. Core Design models are only available as traditional hybrids, while Rugged Design and Sport Design models can all be optioned with PHEV or HEV drivetrains. Towing capacity is divided not by battery size but by drivetrain; most AWD models will be capable of towing 3500 pounds, while FWD models (and the LE AWD version) can only haul 1500 pounds. Similarly, wheel sizes vary by trim level, starting at 17 inches and growing up to 20. Woodland Edition models receive a suspension raise of half an inch, all-terrain tires, and standard roof rails, to boot. The GR-Sport edition is an exciting addition for the 2026 model year, though it is more akin to the now-defunct TRD Camry than a true Gazoo Racing product like the GR Corolla. (You can read all about the 2026 RAV4 GR Sport in our separate story here.) The interior of the new RAV4 has also been greatly improved. Toyota has added a new 10.5-inch infotainment screen as standard, though a 12.9-inch touchscreen is available, and is launching a refreshed version of its proprietary multimedia system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and all trim levels of the RAV4 offer a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Six-speaker audio is standard, but an expected JBL collaboration is available on select trims, too. SofTex seating is the norm, with a variety of improved upholstery options on offer, including perforated Brin Naub microsuede. Pricing and production details have yet to be announced, but Toyota says you can expect the new RAV4 to arrive at dealers later this year. We expect the new RAV4 to only improve on its hotcake sales rates, especially when all RAV4 buyers will benefit from a more efficient hybrid electric drivetrain, an improved interior, and more power. It's a big day for Toyota, and we're happy to celebrate the continuation of this highly competent Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Toyota RAV4 goes all-hybrid as automaker warns tariffs threaten new-car affordability
PLANO, Texas – America's bestselling non-pickup will switch to an all-hybrid lineup when the 2026 Toyota RAV4 compact SUV goes on sale later this year. The dramatic move follows Toyota's change to all-hybrid last year with the Camry, America's No. 1 midsize sedan. Toyota is dramatically increasing sales of hybrid and electric vehicles at the same time the company says U.S. tariffs will raise prices and make it harder for people to afford a new vehicle. 'A 25% tariff is not sustainable long term without significant price increases,' Toyota North America Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Templin said at the company's sprawling headquarter complex here. 'They put a new car out of reach of many consumers.' More: 2025 Toyota bZ4X EV disappoints, but a change may be coming The new RAV4 lineup will include plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and performance GR-Sport models as the automaker looks to expand sales of its franchise vehicle. The PHEVs will produce 320 horsepower, up from 302 for the 2025 RAV4. The sporty GR-Sport will be a PHEV. For the first time, hybrids will be available on front- and all-wheel models. An outdoorsy new Woodland model will be available as a hybrid or PHEV. AWD will be standard. Toyota will announce electric range, fuel economy and prices closer to when sales begin. Key features: DC fast charging port for PHEVs Nine-speaker JBL audio Head-up display Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto More: I took Toyota's 2025 Land Cruiser out for a second look ― and loved it more Toyota's "hammerhead" grille and front lights are new, along with LED taillights. The interior features a 10.5- or 12.9-inch touch screen, depending on trim level. Digital climate controls are integrated into the bottom of the screen. A 12.3-inch digital instrument replaces 7-inch mechanical gauges. Upper trim levels will get a toggle-switch gear selector. The RAV4's dimensions don't change, but the body grew stiffer to reduce noise and improve ride and handling. Contact Mark Phelan: mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2026 RAV4 SUV goes all-hybrid as Toyota warns of tariff price hikes Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
