2026 Toyota RAV4: Full Walkaround of All Major Changes and New Woodland Grade

Exterior Design Updates

• ✨ The rear design is significantly different, featuring new, futuristic, sharp tail lights that wrap around to a blacked-out section with RAV4 lettering.
• 🌲 The Woodland grade, an off-road focused trim, includes blacked-out roof railings with branding and 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires.
• 🛞 A prominent flat black over fender and slightly larger tires give the Woodland grade a higher stance compared to other RAV4 models.
• ⛰️ The front design is unique to each trim, with the Woodland grade featuring a boxy, off-road-inspired look reminiscent of the 4Runner, complete with rigid LED fog lights and a new hammerhead headlight design.

Interior Features and Technology

• 🛋️ The Woodland grade seats have orange-red accents and stitching with comfortable patterns, while higher trims like the Limited may offer a panoramic sunroof.
• 📱 A large 12.9-inch touchscreen dominates the dashboard, running new software with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in Wi-Fi.
• 🔌 Physical and touch buttons control AC, while terrain modes (trail, snow, normal) and drive/EV modes are accessible via buttons.
• 🔋 The center console offers options for two wireless chargers, multiple USB-C ports with 45-watt output, and a 360 surround view camera system.
• 🗄️ The gear selector is a substantial nub, with a more sleek version available on the Limited trim, and a unique feature allows for a dual-opening dashboard compartment, similar to the Toyota Crown.

Driver and Passenger Experience

• 🚪 The door panels feature soft-touch materials and a textured camo pattern, with a unique ridged door handle for grip.
• 🛣️ The steering wheel on the Woodland grade has red accents and is leather-wrapped, incorporating buttons for the improved Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 system.
• 🖥️ A large, customizable digital gauge cluster display is present, and visibility from the driver's seat is good.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Rear seats offer good legroom and headroom, with a plush armrest and cup holders, plus labeled USBC ports and AC vents for rear passengers.

Cargo and Powertrain Options

• 📦 The trunk features a power liftgate on the Woodland grade, a removable floor mat cover, and good storage space, with a 1500-watt 120-volt power outlet.
• 🔋 The battery for the hybrid system is located under the rear seats, with a cooling vent.
• 🚀 The vehicle is available with a new fifth-generation hybrid system, including a standard hybrid (2.5L four-cylinder and electric motor producing 236 hp with AWD) and a plug-in hybrid option (320 hp with an estimated 50 miles of electric-only range).
• ⛽ MPG figures are not yet released, but Toyota's hybrid systems are known for their efficiency and reliability.