2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT
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- Photo: Toyota RAV4 Adventure (6AA-AXAN64-ANXVB) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Toyota RAV4 Core Hybrid IMG 7545 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT is a 324-hp 2.5-liter with an ecvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $48,500 MSRP and is rated at 37 mpg combined.
It makes 324 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 41 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (37 mpg combined).
The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid measures 182.9 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,430 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $49,950 |
| Destination Charge | $1,450 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid (2 electric motors + engine) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 324 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm (net combined hybrid system) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Standard AWD (all-wheel drive) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | eCVT (electronically controlled continuously variable transmission) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 41 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 37 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Four-wheel independent suspension with front stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Four-wheel independent suspension with rear stabilizer bar |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-inch black pearl machined alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20-inch black pearl machined alloy |
| Tires Front | 235/50R20 all-season |
| Tires Rear | 235/50R20 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 33.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,430 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 7, 2026 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Consequence: An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.
NHTSA campaign 26V659000
13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID
Owner Complaints
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID PHEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.