2027 Toyota RAV4

Michael Simari|Car and DriverMSRP$34,000–$50,000 est See all results for new 2027 Toyota RAV4 for sale near 100-0001 Not only is the RAV4 one of Toyota's best-selling models, it's also perennially one of the best-selling vehicles in the United States. There are good reasons for that. The RAV4 sports a spacious and practical interior, 10 trims to choose from, plenty of bang for the buck, and, most importantly, great fuel economy. When the RAV4 was redesigned for the 2026 model year, it dropped its nonhybrid powertrain, leaving a gas-electric setup that makes 226 horsepower standard; with all-wheel drive, the output goes up to 236 ponies. There's also a plug-in hybrid variant offered with 320 horsepower and up to 52 miles of electric range. Expert Tip: For the price of a loaded RAV4, you might find a base-level of the larger Grand Highlander is more suitable for family duty, given it comes with a third row of seats. Since the RAV4 was redesigned just last year, we expect to see no significant changes for 2027. Car and Driver calculates your car's value in three free and easy steps - using the same Black Book® data dealers use to appraise vehicles. Among the standard hybrid trims, we think the SE provides the best value because it adds desirable features, including heated front seats, a blind-spot monitoring system, and 18-inch wheels. The plug-in (PHEV) hybrid is more desirable thanks to its extra power and snappy performance, but it also costs considerably more. Among the available plug-in hybrid trims, we'd choose either the rugged-looking Woodland or the XSE, because they have DC fast-charging capability that the SE and GR Sport trims do without. The RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that combine for 226 horsepower; front-wheel drive is standard. If you opt for all-wheel drive, a third electric motor is added to drive the rear axle, and horsepower climbs to 236. RAV4 PHEV models get a lot more power—324 horsepower combined—and feature all-wheel drive standard. The GR Sport trim is the sportiest offering, with a suspension tuned by Toyota Gazoo Racing, summer tires, and a reworked power steering system. When we drove the standard RAV4 Hybrid, we found its acceleration to be responsive and smooth, but didn't enjoy the noisy gasoline engine. The RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid feels considerably quicker, and the GR Sport model is slightly more fun to drive thanks to its tighter body control and sharper steering. In Comparison: We estimate that the RAV4 plug-in hybrid will reach 60 mph in about 5.2 seconds. The Honda CR-V Hybrid we tested tied the standard RAV4 Limited with a 7.1-second 60-mph time. Both the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Subaru Forester Hybrid were considerably slower, turning in 7.6-second and 8.6-second times, respectively. While front-wheel drive RAV4s and the all-wheel-drive LE trim can tow only 1750 pounds, the other models all offer up to 3500 pounds of max towing capacity. Plug-in hybrid models boast a claimed electric driving range of up to 52 miles per charge, and Toyota says the battery can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in as little as 30 minutes on a DC fast charger. Oddly, only the XSE PHEV and Woodland PHEV trims offer DC fast-charging, though, which means SE PHEV and GR Sport PHEV models will require more time to juice up. The EPA rates the RAV4 Hybrid to deliver 47 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 43 mpg combined in its most efficient, front-wheel-drive configuration. All-wheel-drive models are rated as high as 46 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 42 mpg combined. The more rugged Woodland trim is the least efficient version, at 41 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 38 mpg combined. In our 75-mph highway fuel economy test, the RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD achieved 36 mpg. We don't yet have EPA numbers for the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid, but Toyota estimates the PHEV at 41 mpg combined for the SE and XSE, 38 mpg for the Woodland, and 37 mpg for the GR Sport. For more information about the RAV4's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. First Row: A blocky design theme inside the RAV4's cabin gives the dashboard a rugged look while also being straightforward for the driver. The center console provides several storage bins, and some models feature a low-profile toggle-type lever for the shifter, which saves space and makes it easier to access items stored in the bins or cupholders. Most models come with either cloth or faux-leather upholstery, but sporty-looking XSE and GR Sport models feature faux-suede seat coverings with red stitching. Second Row: The RAV4's cabin has enough rear-seat spread-out room for adults to get comfortable. Cargo Capacity: Cargo space is reasonable. We fit 10 carry-on suitcases in the cargo area behind the rear seats and 24 cases with the rear seats folded. A 10.5-inch infotainment display is standard, but a larger 12.9-inch unit is available as an option on some models. The system can support a Bluetooth connection wi

2027 Toyota RAV4

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