What Changes Were Made For The 2026 Toyota RAV4?

The all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 is finally here, and drivers in Los Angeles can’t wait to get behind the wheel and experience what the next generation has to offer! Are you curious how the updated 2026 RAV4 compares to the outgoing 2025 RAV4? Toyota of Glendale provides a brief overview of some key changes below. Read ahead to compare the 2025 vs. 2026 Toyota RAV4 with us! Then, apply for financing to get pre-approved for a new RAV4 in Glendale.

2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. Current Model: Performance In Van Nuys

One of the most significant changes to the Toyota RAV4 is its performance. While the 2025 RAV4 offered a standard gas engine and an available hybrid, the 2026 RAV4 now has a standard hybrid engine. Like the 2025 lineup, the updated 2026 RAV4 lineup will continue to offer a plug-in hybrid option. Drivers in North Hollywood who upgrade to a 2026 Toyota RAV4 will also enjoy improved hybrid fuel economy and greater horsepower. 

Compare the 2025 vs. 2026 Toyota RAV4 performance specs below for a better understanding of what has improved for the new generation:

2025 Toyota RAV4 Performance Highlights

• Performance Types: Gas (standard), hybrid, or plug-in hybrid

• Horsepower: 203 hp (gas) / 219 net combined hp (hybrid) / 302 net combined hp (plug-in hybrid)

• Hybrid Fuel Economy: Up to 41 mpg city/38 mpg highway (FWD)*

2026 Toyota RAV4 Performance Highlights

• Performance Types: Hybrid (standard) or plug-in hybrid

• Horsepower: 236 net combined hp (hybrid) / TBD net combined hp (plug-in hybrid)

• Hybrid Fuel Economy: Up to 47 mpg city/40 mpg highway (FWD)**

2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. Current Model: Tech For Your Drives In Hollywood

With a new generation comes upgraded technology in the 2026 Toyota RAV4. Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 (TSS 4.0) comes standard on every trim and features the latest advancements in Toyota driver-assist technology. The all-new RAV4 models also feature larger standard screen sizes. Take a closer look at how the 2025 vs. 2026 Toyota RAV4 technology compares below:

2025 Toyota RAV4 Standard Technology

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5)
• 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia w/ wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
• 7-inch digital Multi-Information Display (MID)

2026 Toyota RAV4 Standard Technology

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 (TSS 4.0)
• 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia w/ wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
• 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster

Experience The All-New 2026 RAV4 In Glendale

Do you want to bring a 2026 Toyota RAV4 with updated performance and technology home to Pasadena? Make your way to Toyota of Glendale to test-drive an all-new RAV4 and learn more about your options. With our rotating Toyota offers and our skilled finance team, getting the model you love at a price that suits you is simple!

Disclaimers:

*EPA-estimated 41 city/38 highway/39 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited; EPA-estimated 38 city/35 highway/37 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.

**EPA-estimated 47 city/40 highway/43 combined mpg rating for 2026 RAV4 LE FWD, SE FWD and XLE Premium FWD; EPA-estimated 46 city/39 highway/42 combined mpg rating for 2026 RAV4 LE AWD and SE AWD; EPA-estimated 45 city/38 highway/41 combined mpg rating for 2026 RAV4 XLE Premium AWD; EPA-estimated 43 city/37 highway/41 combined mpg rating for 2026 RAV4 XSE and Limited; EPA-estimated 41 city/35 highway/38 combined mpg rating for 2026 RAV4 Woodland. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.