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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport

Mid-Size SUV · 2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) · AWD

80/100

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

Specifications

Engine2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Horsepower324 hp
Torque172 lb-ft
0–60 mph5.4 sec
Top speed124 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG30 mpg (27 city / 35 hwy)
Range499 miles
MSRP$48,500
Body styleMid-Size SUV

The verdict

What's good

  • GR Sport suspension tuning sharpens handling without wrecking ride comfort
  • 42 electric-only miles covers most daily commutes without using gas
  • Toyota PHEV system has one of the segment's strongest reliability records
  • Sport-specific styling adds visual aggression without sacrificing practicality

What's not

  • Infotainment system feels a step behind Hyundai and Kia rivals
  • Rear seat is tight for three adults on longer trips
  • Ride can feel choppy on broken pavement in Sport mode
  • Charging the battery on the go via engine is inefficient

The engine

2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)

2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid

A plug-in hybrid built around an Atkinson-cycle 2.5-liter four and two electric motors, giving brisk, electric-forward acceleration and standard all-wheel drive. In GR Sport guise it adds a sportier, more tied-down character to America's best-selling SUV.

Powered by Toyota's A25A-FXS from the Dynamic Force family, it anchors the sixth-generation RAV4 and debuts the first U.S.-market GR SPORT model, developed with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

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