I drove Toyota's new RAV4. It's boringly good — and buyers are scrambling for it.
I drove the 2026 Toyota RAV4. It's the perfect antidote to high gas prices and looks like everything else on the road. Good luck finding one to buy.
The Toyota RAV4 is selling out quickly. It's an unusual experience for a car that's so beloved. My test drive of the latest model proved the hype is well-deserved. I spent a week behind the wheel of a 2026 RAV4 Limited AWD and found it to be boringly good. The car is efficient, comfortable, and reliable, with a price tag that's comparable to other SUVs.
The 2026 RAV4 now comes standard with an electric motor, making it part of Toyota's push towards hybrid powertrains. While the hybrid system isn't a game-changer for performance, it does get the RAV4 exceptional fuel economy. The car's design is more modern than previous models, and it's packed with features like a heads-up display and a clean gauge cluster.
The interior is also well-crafted, with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. The RAV4 is so popular that it's rarely out of stock, with an average of just 17 days on dealership lots. This high demand is creating a shortage, pushing used RAV4 prices above their starting prices. If you're in the market for a new SUV, the RAV4 is definitely worth considering.
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