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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has been revealed with blockier styling, a new high-tech cabin, and clever tech capable of automatic lane changes on the motorway, ahead of its Australian arrival in the first half of next year.
For the first time in Australia, the regular RAV4 hybrid will be joined by a plug-in hybrid offering up to 100km of claimed electric driving range, and more power than a Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch.
Revealed this morning after months of speculation, Toyota's new RAV4 is an evolution of the current model, with familiar proportions and underpinnings, but fresh bodywork, features and hybrid technology.
The interior introduces new infotainment and instrument displays, but retains physical controls for key functions, including the air temperature – but not fan speed – and audio volume.
Pricing has not been confirmed for the Australian market, but the new model is expected to cost more than the $42,260 plus on-road costs entry RRP of the current RAV4 – and top out north of $60,000 in plug-in form.
The new RAV4 will retain a hybrid-only line-up, but the conventional hybrid – which will be hit with a power cut for 2026 – will be joined by the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) forms.
Also new for 2026 is a GR Sport model that will be offered solely as an AWD PHEV, distinguished by sportier styling, and tweaks intended to sharpen its handling.
The new RAV4's styling is boxier and bolder than today's model, including in its bumpers that differ between regular, GR Sport and an overseas-market, not-for-Australia off-road version.
drive.com.au