2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland PHEV Hits 60 mph in 5.2 Seconds, Wins Praise as Best RAV4
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Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 22
2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland PHEV Hits 60 mph in 5.2 Seconds, Wins Praise as Best RAV4
3 articles · Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 22
Summary
Car and Driver found the 2026 RAV4 Woodland PHEV excels on pavement rather than off-road, calling the $46,895 plug-in hybrid the best model in Toyota’s RAV4 lineup.
324 horsepower from a 2.5-liter engine and electric motors pushed the SUV to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds at 100 mph.
49 miles of EPA-rated EV range, 38 miles in a 75-mph highway test, and 35 mpg with the battery depleted reinforced its appeal as a daily-use plug-in hybrid.
8.5 inches of ground clearance and all-terrain-look tires add rugged styling, but the lack of skid plates and suspension upgrades suggests limited serious off-road capability.
At $47,995 as tested, the Woodland PHEV carries a premium, while a 236-hp Woodland hybrid offers a similar look and likely ride character for about $5,400 less.
If the 2026 RAV4 Woodland PHEV lacks real off-road hardware, why are reviewers calling this rugged imposter the best model in the lineup?
Are expensive cosmetic adventure trims like the RAV4 Woodland replacing genuine off-road capability to satisfy the suburban desire for a rugged lifestyle?