2026 Toyota RAV4

Compact SUV · 2.5L NA I4 · AWD

84/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a compact suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.5L NA I4
Horsepower	203 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.8 sec
Top speed	120 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	30 mpg (27 city / 35 hwy)
Range	499 miles
MSRP	$31,900
Body style	Compact SUV

The verdict

What's good

Roomy, family-friendly cargo bay
All-weather drive standard
Dependable, easy daily driver
Holds value well

What's not

Engine sounds strained
Slightly stiff ride
Basic interior finishes
Road noise on the highway

The engine

Dynamic Force

2.5L Naturally Aspirated I4

Smooth, frugal and unfussy, this naturally aspirated four pulls cleanly across its range and prioritizes refinement and efficiency over drama in the Camry and RAV4.

Part of Toyota's Dynamic Force family launched in 2017 under the TNGA strategy, engineered from a clean sheet alongside Toyota's new vehicle platforms.

It achieves up to 40% thermal efficiency in gasoline form and 41% in hybrid trim, world-leading figures when introduced.
A specially shaped intake port generates a strong tumbling airflow for faster, more complete combustion.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 84 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 6 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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