2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition: First Drive Review and Features

Redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4

• 🎯 The 2026 Toyota RAV4 receives a complete redesign, aiming to maintain its status as Toyota's bestselling crossover SUV.
• 🔑 Key trims are now categorized into Core (LE, XLE), Sport (GR RAV4), and Rugged (Woodland trim), offering distinct features for different buyers.
• ⚡ All 2026 RAV4 models are hybrids, with options for front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and plug-in hybrid technology available.

Exterior Design and Woodland Trim Features

• ⛰️ The Woodland trim boasts an aggressive, rugged exterior with 8.5 inches of ground clearance, enhanced by a specific urban rock paint with mineral grains.
• 💡 Notable exterior features include Rigid Industries high-performance LED driving lights, a forward-facing camera, and Dunlop off-road Grappler all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels.
• 🌟 The Woodland badge, inspired by the Great Pyramids of Giza, is a unique design element, complemented by raised roof rails and crossbars.

Performance and Efficiency

• 🚀 The powertrain combines a 2.5L inline-4 engine with electric motors, producing 236 horsepower and achieving 0-60 mph in approximately 7 seconds.
• ⛽ Impressive fuel economy is noted with 41 MPG city and 36 MPG highway, while maintaining a towing capacity of up to 3,500 lbs.
• ⚙️ The all-wheel-drive system on the Woodland trim utilizes a rear axle motor for enhanced power delivery.

Interior Technology and Comfort

• 📱 The interior features an updated infotainment system, with a standard 10.5-inch screen and an optional 12.9-inch display, running new multimedia software and navigation.
• 📸 A built-in drive recorder (dash cam) and the new Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 suite are standard across all trims.
• 🔌 Convenience features include heated seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless charging, and multiple USB-C ports, though ventilated seats are not available on the Woodland trim.

Driving Dynamics and Practicality

• 🛣️ The driving experience is described as smooth and capable, with the Woodland trim's suspension tuned for better off-road handling.
• 📦 The cargo area offers nearly 38.5 cubic feet of space, expandable to 70 cubic feet with the 60/40 split rear seats folded, and includes a spare tire.
• ⚠️ While praised for its interior layout and safety features, the digital gauge cluster lacks a hood, potentially causing glare, and the engine drone during acceleration is noted as a drawback.