2027 Toyota RAV4: What Changed, What Stayed, and What to Know

The 2027 Toyota RAV4 carries over as an all-hybrid compact SUV after Toyota rebuilt it from the ground up for 2026, with a choice of hybrid or plug-in hybrid power, standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, and rugged Woodland and sporty GR SPORT grades.

Toyota has not announced 2027 grades, pricing, or changes, and a carryover is expected, so this guide covers what the sixth-generation RAV4 brought for 2026, what we expect to stay the same, and what to ask us about now. Our Kunes Toyota stores in Galesburg and Springfield can walk you through the lineup.

As of mid-October 2026, Toyota has published no 2027 RAV4 grades, pricing, or EPA ratings, and the vehicle is expected to carry over unchanged from 2026. The 2026 redesign was the big event: a sixth-generation RAV4 that dropped the gas-only engine and became 100 percent electrified, available as a hybrid (HEV) or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

Toyota's launch announcement describes seven grades across three design styles (Core, Sport, and Rugged), including a new-look Woodland and the first-ever RAV4 GR SPORT, developed with Toyota GAZOO Racing. One unconfirmed report from a Japanese outlet suggests revised off-road drive modes on all-wheel-drive hybrids for 2027, but Toyota has not confirmed that for the U.S.

For shoppers comparing a 2026 and a 2027, the sixth-generation RAV4 is a full step forward. Toyota raised hybrid output, added front-wheel-drive hybrids, expanded the plug-in lineup from two grades to four, and increased the plug-in's all-electric range to about 50 miles. It also introduced the Woodland and GR SPORT grades and moved to Toyota Safety Sense 4.0.

The RAV4 keeps its compact footprint, its status as America's best-selling compact SUV (Toyota's description), and its focus on practicality. The hybrid-only lineup, the plug-in hybrid's standard all-wheel drive, and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 all stay in place, and nothing reported so far suggests Toyota will bring back a gas-only RAV4.

The hybrid lineup includes the LE, SE, XLE Premium, Woodland, XSE, and Limited, and the plug-in hybrid comes in the SE, XSE, Woodland, and GR SPORT. The LE, SE, and XLE Premium are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the other hybrid grades come with all-wheel drive. Every plug-in hybrid has standard all-wheel drive.

The Woodland is the rugged choice, with standard all-wheel drive, a higher ride height, all-terrain tires, and a split grille. The GR SPORT adds GR-tuned handling and a more aggressive look on the plug-in powertrain. The SE and XSE carry the Sport design family.

Toyota has not published 2027 RAV4 pricing yet. Ask us for the current price on any RAV4 on our lots, including new 2026 models, and keep in mind that starting prices do not include options, packages, or the destination charge. Check back as Toyota releases 2027 details.

Toyota groups the sixth-generation RAV4 into three design families. The Sport family includes the SE, XSE, and GR SPORT, the Rugged family is represented by the Woodland and its off-road looks and hardware, and the Core family covers the remaining grades. Seeing the three styles side by side is the quickest way to decide which one suits you.

Toyota's sixth-generation hybrid system raises output over the previous RAV4. All-wheel-drive hybrids make 236 combined system net horsepower, up from 219, and front-wheel-drive hybrids (a first for the RAV4 hybrid) make 226. The plug-in hybrid makes up to 320 combined system net horsepower in Toyota's launch figures, up 18 from the outgoing system, and some later listings cite 324.

The plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric drive system and a high-capacity battery. Toyota's launch estimate puts its all-electric range at about 50 miles, so many drivers can handle daily errands without using gas.

Choose the hybrid if you want strong efficiency without plugging in and the widest choice of grades, including front-wheel drive. Choose the plug-in hybrid if you can charge at home, because its roughly 50-mile electric range can cover many daily trips on electricity, and it brings the most power (up to 320 horsepower) and standard all-wheel drive. Plug-in grades cost more than their hybrid counterparts, so ask us about current incentives and to run the numbers with you.

Every sixth-generation RAV4 comes with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 and a new generation of the Toyota Audio Multimedia System, according to Toyota's launch announcement. Ask us to demonstrate the screens, driver-assistance features, and cargo space so you can compare the grades in person.

Toyota backs the RAV4 with a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and hybrid owners get a hybrid battery warranty of 10 years or 150,000 miles. Ask us about No Fear.

The RAV4 competes with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, and Kia Sportage Hybrid. Its edge is a hybrid-only lineup with a plug-in option, a trail-focused Woodland, and a performance-minded GR SPORT, all from a nameplate Toyota calls America's best-selling compact SUV.

Choose the LE or SE hybrid for efficiency at the lowest cost of entry, the Woodland for trails and winter roads, the XLE Premium or Limited for comfort and features, and a plug-in hybrid if you can charge at home and want the most electric range.

Toyota has not announced a 2027 RAV4 release date. Our Kunes Toyota stores can show you the current RAV4 lineup and tell you about new RAV4s on the lot. Ask our team about timing and availability.

Toyota has not published 2027 RAV4 pricing yet. Ask us for the current price on any RAV4 on our lots, and keep in mind that starting prices do not include options, packages, or the destination charge.

No. Toyota rebuilt the RAV4 for 2026, and the 2027 model is expected to carry over.

Yes. Every RAV4 is a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid, because Toyota dropped the gas-only engine with the 2026 redesign.

All-wheel-drive hybrids make 236 horsepower, front-wheel-drive hybrids make 226, and the plug-in hybrid makes about 320 horsepower or more.

Toyota's launch estimate is about 50 miles of all-electric range, and some listings cite up to 52 miles.

It is the first-ever RAV4 GR SPORT, developed with Toyota GAZOO Racing, with GR-tuned handling, a more aggressive look, and the plug-in hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive.

The Woodland is the rugged grade, with standard all-wheel drive, a higher ride height, all-terrain tires, and a split grille. It is available as a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid.

All-wheel drive is standard on the plug-in hybrid, Woodland, XSE, and Limited. Front-wheel drive is available on the LE, SE, and XLE Premium hybrids.

Toyota has not announced changes. Reports from a Japanese outlet suggest revised off-road drive modes on all-wheel-drive hybrids, but that is unconfirmed for the U.S.

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