Has Toyota PERFECTED the "Plug-in Hybrid" ? 2026 Rav4 Woodland PHEV Tested

Kirk Kreifels October 25, 2025
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#phev #plugin #woodland #awd #hybrid #rav4 #toyota In this first drive, I test out Toyota's all-new 2026 Rav4 in the new woodland trim. Is this the home-run redesign that the industry has been worried about? Here's my impressions on this 6th gen Rav4. 2026 RAV4 Highlights • All-New 6th Generation RAV4 Available in Three Different Designs Across Seven Grades • Choice of Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid with Available Front- or Electronic On-Demand All- Wheel Drive • Debut of 6th Generation PHEV Powertrain with a 23% Increase in Manufacturer Estimated All-Electric Driving Range Rating of up to 52 miles • PHEV Output Boosts to 324 Net Combined System Horsepower while Gaining Fuel Economy for up to a Manufacturer Estimated 41 MPG Combined Rating • RAV4 Hybrid Models Move to 5th Generation System and Improve Fuel Economy with up to a Manufacturer Estimated 44 MPG Combined Rating (FWD model) • Hybrid Models also Add Power with 236 Net Combined System Horsepower on AWD Models and 226 horsepower on FWD Models - an 11% Increase Over the Prior Gas FWD Model • First-Ever RAV4 GR SPORT, Developed in Partnership with Toyota’s GAZOO Racing Company, whose Mission is Making Ever-Better Motorsport Bred Vehicles • RAV4 GR SPORT has GR-tuned Suspension and Steering, Functional Aerodynamics, Standard PHEV Powertrain with AWD, Sport Seating, and more • RAV4 Woodland Grade is Available in HEV or PHEV with standard AWD, All-Terrain Tires, Split Grille, Tow Package, All Weather Floor and Cargo Mats, and more • New Technology Includes All New Driver’s Display, Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, new generation of Toyota Audio Multimedia System, and Arene Software Developed Vehicle Platform • Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price* starting in the low $30,000’s (Hybrid FWD) 00:00 - PHEV Woodland Rav4 Intro 00:58 - Engine, Range, battery 02:10 - Charging 03:07 - Exterior Tour 04:24 - Cargo 05:07 - backseat 05:57 - frontseat and cockpit 09:41 - 0-60 in EV 10:34 - 0-60 in HEV 11:39 - Driving Impressions PHEV Rav4 👕Check out my drip: https://liketk.it/5rHpG ⚡️Buy my Level 2 EV Charger: https://amzn.to/4h2dyY2 🚗Buy my Car and Driveway Power Washer: https://amzn.to/45bCwjK 🚗Buy my Car Vacuum: https://amzn.to/4dWmdtB 🚗Buy my Car Dryer: https://amzn.to/3TcaoWn 📷 Buy my Camera: https://amzn.to/3ONQ9NS 🎥 Buy my BIG Camera: https://amzn.to/43lhk71 👣Like my daily drivers? Get 10% off with “10KIRKCARS” @ https://bit.ly/3mvVXiQ 🏎️ Buy my Youtube Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kirkkreifels 🔥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirk_kreifels/

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