Buyer brief
RAV4 at a glance
Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.
The 2026 RAV4 begins a new body generation, so SUVLook treats its published cargo fields as a fresh set instead of quietly extending 2024–2025 linear dimensions.
01The 2026 redesign creates a clean model-year cutoff for cargo research.
02Toyota’s 60.5-inch cargo-area width should not be relabeled as wheel-housing width.
03For a rigid object, the liftgate opening remains a separate fit check from the interior cargo dimensions.
Model-year statusThe 2026 RAV4 starts the sixth generation and moves the U.S. lineup to hybrid or plug-in-hybrid power only. Prior-generation gas-model dimensions, safety ratings and cargo measurements are not carried into this profile.
Evidence status
Why trust this page?
Last checkedSep 16, 2026Profile-level review date
Research sources3Source records attached to this model year
Normalized fit fields55 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial
Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 4/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields
Known data gaps- Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Toyota starting MSRPs exclude dealer processing and handling, taxes, options and dealer charges.
Hybrid LE$31,900
FWD available
Hybrid SE$34,700
FWD or AWD
Hybrid XLE Premium$36,100
FWD or AWD
Hybrid Woodland$39,900
AWD; rugged equipment
Hybrid XSE$41,300
AWD
Hybrid Limited$43,300
AWD
PHEV SE$41,500
AWD
PHEV Woodland$45,300
AWD
PHEV XSE$47,200
AWD
PHEV GR SPORT$48,500
AWD; performance-focused chassis tuning
Powertrain & efficiency
How it is configured
01
Engine, output & drive
Hybrid system2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system
Hybrid FWD output226 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification
Hybrid AWD output236 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification
PHEV output324 hp net combinedToyota current 2026 specification
Hybrid drivetrainFWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent
PHEV drivetrainAWDStandard
02
Fuel & efficiency
Hybrid FWDUp to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate
Hybrid AWDVaries by grade; up to 45 city / 39 highway / 42 combinedToyota manufacturer estimates
PHEV combinedUp to about 40 mpg after charge depletionToyota manufacturer estimate for selected grades
PHEV electric rangeUp to 52 milesToyota manufacturer estimate
Fast chargingCCS DC fast charging on equipped XSE/WoodlandPHEV equipment dependent
Exterior & footprint
Overall length181.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall width73.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall height66.5 inToyota current comparison configuration
Wheelbase105.9 inToyota current comparison configuration
Cargo-area length37.8 inToyota current comparison field
Cargo-area width60.5 inToyota current comparison field; not wheel-housing width
Passenger space
Front legroom41.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Rear legroom37.8 inToyota current comparison configuration
Front headroom37.7 inToyota current comparison configuration
Rear headroom39.5 inToyota current comparison configuration
Seating5Toyota U.S. specification
Cargo & capability
Cargo, rear seat up37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Cargo, rear seat down69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum towing3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades
Lower towing rating1,750 lbFWD models and LE AWD
WoodlandAWD, all-terrain tires and tow hitch receiverToyota grade equipment
Measurement ledger
Detailed verified fields
Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.
MeasurementValueEvidence label
Cargo capacity37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Cargo capacity, rear seat down69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Cargo-area length37.8 inToyota current comparison figure
Cargo-area width60.5 inToyota current comparison figure
Wheel-housing widthNot establishedDo not substitute maximum cargo width
Liftgate openingNot fully publishedExact rigid-load fit needs measurement
Safety & driver assistance
Ratings and active-safety context
Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 is standard on the all-new 2026 RAV4. Because 2026 is a new generation, SUVLook does not attach prior-generation IIHS crash ratings to this body while waiting for model-specific current-generation results.
Safety evidence
IIHS 2026 generationNot carried over from 2025New body generation
Toyota Safety Sense4.0 standard2026 Toyota specification
Blind Spot MonitorStandardWith Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Key driver-assistance systems
- Pre-Collision System
- Lane Tracing Assist and lane-departure functions
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Available 3D Panoramic View Monitor
Technology & ownership
What changes the day-to-day experience
01Cabin technology
- A 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia screen is standard; a 12.9-inch display is available.
- A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is standard across the lineup.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.
- The 2026 RAV4 introduces Toyota’s newer multimedia architecture and Arene software platform.
02Ownership notes
Basic warranty3 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty
Powertrain warranty5 years / 60,000 milesToyota limited warranty
Hybrid components8 years / 100,000 milesToyota hybrid-related component warranty
Hybrid battery10 years / 150,000 milesToyota hybrid battery warranty
Buying context
What to compare before you choose a trim
01There is no conventional gas-only 2026 RAV4 in the U.S. lineup, so comparisons with older gas RAV4s need a powertrain reset as well as a body-generation reset.
02FWD hybrid models target the highest published fuel-economy figures, while selected AWD grades unlock the 3,500-lb tow rating.
03PHEV trims add much more system power and meaningful electric-only range, but also carry a substantial price step over the regular hybrid.
04The published 60.5-inch cargo width is a maximum cargo-area field; a rigid box still needs wheel-housing and hatch-opening checks.
Before you measure or buy
Model-year and measurement caveat
Older 2024–2025 RAV4 cargo dimensions belong to the prior body generation. SUVLook does not automatically apply them to 2026.
Quick answers
2026 Toyota RAV4 FAQs
How much cargo space does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 have?
Toyota’s current comparison page displays 37.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity and 69.8 cubic feet with the rear seat down for the shown 2026 configuration.
What cargo-area length does Toyota publish for the 2026 RAV4?
Toyota displays 37.8 inches for the cargo-area length in the current comparison data used by SUVLook.
Is the 60.5-inch cargo width the space between the wheel wells?
No. SUVLook keeps Toyota’s cargo-area width label intact and does not reinterpret it as wheel-housing width.
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