Toyota unveiled the redesigned sixth generation of the RAV4 SUV on Tuesday. With the announcement came the latest in sneaky PR vernacular. In the press release from the company, it reads, “America’s best-selling compact SUV will now be 100% electrified.

The new Toyota RAV4 is the sixth generation of the firm’s pioneering family SUV, of which more than 15 million have been sold worldwide. This makes the launch of an all-new Toyo

Where the first-gen RAV4, which pioneered the crossover class, stood for ‘Recreational Activity Vehicle with 4WD,’ this latest iteration is based on the concept of ‘Robust Accurate Vehicle with 4WD.’ It has stronger SUV aspirations, but at its core, it still balances comfort, performance, and capability on any road surface.

The sportiest version of Toyota's new compact SUV is available exclusively with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, producing a combined 320 hp

Rendering artist Theo Throttle took digital pen to the recently revealed 2026 RAV4, turning it into a Ford Maverick rival.