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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Toyota RAV4 goes all-hybrid: New models, more power and bold design
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.' 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 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 lineup goes all-hybrid as Toyota warns of tariff price hikes
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
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota Redesigns America's Best-Selling RAV4 SUV to be Fully Hybrid
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) has declared that it will only sell its updated 2026 RAV4 SUV as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, doing away with conventional gas-powered models. America's best-selling SUV, the RAV4, will continue to use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with hybrid technology. Workers assembling a car in a modern manufacturing plant, emphasizing the company's sense of progress. Strong consumer demand was mentioned by David Christ, head of Toyota North America, who noted that in 2024, hybrids will account for 44% of RAV4 sales and plug-ins for 6.5%. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) has not yet revealed the price of its upcoming U.S. sales. In 2024, the company's RAV4 sales increased by 9.3% year over year to about 475,200 vehicles. The firm's electrified vehicles made up 43.1% of its 2.3 million U.S. sales the previous year. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)'s decision to switch to hybrid-only RAV4 models coincides with rising tariffs and a slowdown in the uptake of all-electric vehicles under President Donald Trump's administration. Trump's 25% tariffs have raised concerns about costs because 84.3% of RAV4s sold in the United States are now imported, primarily from Canada and Japan. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)'s COO, Mark Templin, hinted that the company would boost RAV4 production at its Kentucky facility, but he did not disclose plans to mitigate tariffs. According to Cox Automotive, the RAV4 continues to be one of the best-selling cars with just 29 days of inventory and high demand. Additionally, the switch to a hybrid-only model complements Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)'s expanding lineup of seven other hybrid-only vehicles. While we acknowledge the potential of TM to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than TM and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this READ NEXT: and .
Motor 1
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Toyota Considering Small Pickup for the US to Rival Maverick
Small pickups are having a moment. Trucks like the Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz are flying off the shelves, while startup Slate Auto is seeing huge interest for its back-to-basics, small electric utility pickup . Now, it seems like Toyota wants to get in on the action. 'We're looking at it,' Mark Templin, Toyota's chief operating officer in the United States, told Bloomberg in an interview published Wednesday. 2024 Toyota Hilux Champ Bigger full- and mid-size pickups still account for the majority of sales, but their increasing prices and sizes have consumers—whom are more cash-strapped than ever—looking for more affordable, efficient options. Ford sold 131,142 Mavericks in 2024, an increase of nearly 40 percent over the year prior. So the demand is certainly there. 'We could really do well in that segment, so we're trying to do it,' senior vice president for planning and strategy at Toyota North America Cooper Ericksen told Bloomberg . 'It's a matter of timing.' We're inclined to agree. Representatives for the brand went on to tell Bloomberg it sees the compact truck segment as a way to bring in more budget-minded fleet and retail buyers who want the utility but don't want to shell out $42,000 for a new Tundra. Add in Toyota's reputation for steadfast reliability, and you've got some serious potential here. While Toyota didn't get into specifics like pricing, specs, or delivery timeline, it's safe to assume a small Toyota truck would compete directly against the Ford Maverick, which starts at $29,840 including destination. Such a pickup would likely also borrow the company's current corporate design fascia. Toyota has some recent history in the small trucking game. It introduced the Hilux Champ , shown above, in 2023 for overseas markets. The tiny truck proved an internet sensation thanks to its utilitarian nature, simplicity, and $13,000 base price. Sadly, a small Toyota pickup meant for American buyers would likely share very little with the Champ. But there is precedent within the brand. With the demand for small, useful vehicles increasing every day, it'd be crazy for Toyota not to break into the segment. Hopefully it dives in sooner, rather than later. More on Toyota Toyota Boss: All Cars Must Be Fun 2026 Toyota RAV4 Debuts With Hybrid-Only Power and a New Sporty Trim Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
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
