What RI Drivers Should Know About the All-New 2026 Toyota RAV4

Will the 2026 Toyota RAV4 actually make your cold-weather drives easier this year? Short answer: yes—Toyota confirms an all-new, sixth-generation RAV4 arriving this winter, with a hybrid-only lineup (Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid) and available Electronic On-Demand AWD.¹

Quick take for Rhode Island winter

• Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV); AWD standard on PHEV, available on many Hybrid grades.¹
• Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 now standard across the lineup.¹
• Woodland Grade ups the winter game with standard AWD, all-terrain tires, tow-hitch receiver, and branded all-weather floor/cargo mats.¹
• EV range: manufacturer-estimated up to 52 miles on select PHEV grades (e.g., Woodland PHEV listed up to 49 miles).¹
• Ground clearance & towing (grade-specific): up to 8.5 in. clearance (Woodland) and up to 3,500 lbs towing when properly equipped; some trims are lower or tow less.¹

Which RAV4 fits your winter?

• RAV4 Hybrid AWD (Core designs)
  Everyday commuter for Route 4 ramps in East Greenwich and salted morning streets—efficiency first, traction on demand.¹
• RAV4 Woodland (HEV or PHEV)
  Standard AWD, all-terrain tires, and hitch—perfect for muddy job sites off Route 403 to Quonset or weekend gear runs down Boston Neck Rd (RI-1A).¹
• RAV4 PHEV (SE/XSE/GR SPORT/Woodland)
  AWD standard and EV-only range for weekday hops across Ten Rod Rd toward Exeter, with hybrid efficiency for longer trips.¹

Real winter perks you’ll feel

• Confidence tech: TSS 4.0 with upgraded detection; available features like windshield de-icer and rain-sensing wipers on upper grades.¹
• Snow-day practicality: grade-dependent towing up to 3,500 lbs and smart cargo space for skis, snowboards, and winter totes.¹

Next steps

• Value Your Trade
• Get Pre-Approved