Toyota RAV4 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is hybrid or plug-in hybrid only, in seven grades: LE, XLE Premium, SE, Woodland, XSE, Limited and GR SPORT. Hybrids run from $31,900 (LE) to $43,300 (Limited) with 226–236 hp; plug-ins run from $41,500 (SE) to $48,500 (GR SPORT) with 324 hp, before Toyota's DPH fee.

Current RAV4 trim levels: Sixth generation (2026–present)

Toyota's sixth-generation RAV4 drops the gas-only engine: every 2026 RAV4 is a Hybrid (226 hp FWD, 236 hp AWD) or Plug-in Hybrid (324 hp, up to 52 miles of electric range). Grades split into core (LE, XLE Premium, Limited), rugged (Woodland) and sport (SE, XSE, the first GR SPORT) designs. Prices are Toyota.com starting MSRPs, excluding DPH.[1][2][3]

Toyota RAV4 Sixth generation (2026–present) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LE (Hybrid)	$31,900excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); FWD; Toyota's Oct 2025 release quoted the same $31,900 start	2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System (226 net hp FWD / 236 net hp AWD)	Up to 43 mpg combined (FWD) manufacturer estimate 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 and Blind Spot Monitor standard 17-inch alloy wheels; 1,750-lb towing (AWD) [2][1]
XLE Premium (Hybrid)	$36,100excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); FWD or AWD	2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System (226 net hp FWD / 236 net hp AWD)	18-inch alloys and power liftgate SofTex-trimmed seats with 8-way power driver's seat; heated front seats Qi wireless charger and five USB-C ports 3,500-lb towing (AWD); front and rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking [2][1]
SE (Hybrid)	$34,700excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); FWD or AWD	2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System (226 net hp FWD / 236 net hp AWD)	Sport design with 18-inch black multi-spoke wheels and piano-black trim Blue interior stitching; fabric sport seats with 8-way power driver's seat Heated front seats Up to 43 mpg combined (SE FWD) manufacturer estimate [2][1]
Woodland (Hybrid)	$39,900excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard	2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System, AWD (236 net hp)	Dunlop GrandTrek all-terrain tires on 18-inch matte gray wheels 2-inch tow hitch receiver; 3,500-lb towing; 8.5-inch ground clearance Raised roof rails with cross bars and Rigid Industries LED fog lights 120V/1,500W outlet in the cargo area [2][1]
XSE (Hybrid)	$41,300excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard	2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System, AWD (236 net hp)	20-inch black sport wheels and available two-tone black roof 12.9-inch touchscreen; heated and ventilated front seats Power moonroof and hands-free power liftgate 3D Panoramic View Monitor and Lane Change Assist [2][1]
Limited (Hybrid)	$43,300excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard	2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System, AWD (236 net hp)	12.9-inch touchscreen with 9-speaker JBL audio Panoramic glass roof; heated/ventilated front and heated rear seats Digital rearview mirror and two wireless chargers Advanced Park and 3D Panoramic View Monitor [2][1]
SE Plug-in Hybrid	$41,500excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard	2.5L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 6th-gen system, AWD (324 net hp)	52-mile manufacturer-estimated electric range 40 mpg combined manufacturer estimate in hybrid mode 7-kW onboard charger with J1772 port 3,500-lb towing [3][1]
Woodland Plug-in Hybrid	$45,300excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard	2.5L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 6th-gen system, AWD (324 net hp)	49-mile manufacturer-estimated electric range 11-kW onboard charger with DC fast-charging capability All-terrain tires, tow hitch and raised roof rails 37 mpg combined manufacturer estimate [3][1]
XSE Plug-in Hybrid	$47,200excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard	2.5L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 6th-gen system, AWD (324 net hp)	52-mile manufacturer-estimated electric range 11-kW onboard charger with CCS1 DC fast charging (10–80% in about 30 minutes) 20-inch wheels; Ultrasuede and SofTex sport seats Available 120V/1,500W cargo outlet [3][1]
GR SPORT (Plug-in Hybrid)	$48,500excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard	2.5L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 6th-gen system, AWD (324 net hp)	First RAV4 GR SPORT, tuned with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 20-inch wheels on Dunlop summer tires; 15-mm lower ride height GR-specific dampers, springs, steering mapping and rear wing 41 mpg combined manufacturer estimate [3][1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Toyota pricing source.

Previous RAV4 trim levels: Fifth generation (2019–2025)

The fifth-generation RAV4 launched for 2019 with a 203-hp 2.5L gas four and a 219-hp AWD hybrid; Toyota added the plug-in (first called RAV4 Prime, 302 hp) and later grades such as SE Hybrid and Woodland Edition. Prices below are Toyota's 2019 launch MSRPs, excluding the $1,045 DPH; by 2025 the gas LE started at $28,850.[4][5][6]

Toyota RAV4 Fifth generation (2019–2025) trims in ladder order with 2019 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2019, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LE	$25,500excl. $1,045 DPH; FWD (AWD $26,900); 2025 LE FWD started at $28,850	2.5L Dynamic Force I4 (203 hp), 8-speed automatic	8.4 inches of ground clearance Multi-LED headlights and taillights standard Blind Spot Monitor optional [4][5]
XLE	$27,300excl. $1,045 DPH; FWD (AWD $28,700)	2.5L Dynamic Force I4 (203 hp), 8-speed automatic	17-inch alloy wheels and fog lights Power moonroof and dual-zone automatic climate control Blind Spot Monitor standard from XLE up [4]
XLE Premium	$29,500excl. $1,045 DPH; FWD (AWD $30,900)	2.5L Dynamic Force I4 (203 hp), 8-speed automatic	19-inch super-chrome alloy wheels SofTex seats with 8-way power driver's seat Power liftgate [4]
Adventure	$32,900excl. $1,045 DPH; AWD	2.5L Dynamic Force I4 (203 hp), 8-speed automatic	Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Rear Driveline Disconnect Exclusive 19-inch wheels, high-rise roof rails and larger over-fenders 8.6 inches of ground clearance [4]
Limited	$33,500excl. $1,045 DPH; FWD (AWD $34,900)	2.5L Dynamic Force I4 (203 hp), 8-speed automatic	Digital Rearview Mirror debut in a North American Toyota 8-inch Entune Premium Audio with navigation Torque-vectoring AWD on AWD models [4]
LE Hybrid	$27,700excl. $1,045 DPH; AWD standard; 2025 LE Hybrid started at $31,900	2.5L hybrid, AWD (219 net hp)	41/37/39 mpg city/highway/combined at launch Rear electric motor AWD on every hybrid Same equipment base as gas LE [4][5]
XLE Hybrid	$29,500excl. $1,045 DPH; AWD standard	2.5L hybrid, AWD (219 net hp)	XLE equipment with hybrid AWD Power moonroof and dual-zone climate control [4]
XSE Hybrid	$33,700excl. $1,045 DPH; AWD standard	2.5L hybrid, AWD (219 net hp)	Sportiest 2019 RAV4, hybrid only Standard two-tone paint with black roof Black SofTex interior with blue accents; digital rearview mirror [4]
Limited Hybrid	$35,700excl. $1,045 DPH; AWD standard	2.5L hybrid, AWD (219 net hp)	Limited luxury equipment with hybrid AWD Standard power moonroof and memory driver's seat [4]
SE Plug-in Hybrid (formerly RAV4 Prime)	$43,8652025 model-year price, excl. DPH; the plug-in arrived after the 2019 launch	2.5L plug-in hybrid, AWD (302 net hp)	0–60 mph in 5.5 seconds per Toyota Renamed from RAV4 Prime to RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid for 2025 Offered in SE and XSE grades [6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Toyota pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 hybrid only?

Yes. Toyota moved the 2026 RAV4 to a fully electrified lineup: every model is a Hybrid (226 hp FWD, 236 hp AWD) or a Plug-in Hybrid (324 hp). The gas-only 203-hp RAV4 ended with the 2025 model year.

What are the 2026 RAV4 trim levels?

Hybrid grades are LE, XLE Premium, SE, Woodland, XSE and Limited. Plug-in Hybrid grades are SE, Woodland, XSE and the new GR SPORT. There is no plain XLE grade for 2026.

How much does a 2026 RAV4 cost?

Toyota.com lists the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid LE from $31,900 and the Hybrid Limited at $43,300. Plug-in models run from $41,500 (SE) to $48,500 (GR SPORT). All prices exclude Toyota's Dealer Processing and Handling fee.

What is the RAV4 GR SPORT?

The GR SPORT is the first RAV4 developed with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. It uses the 324-hp plug-in hybrid with AWD, 20-inch wheels on summer tires, a 15-mm lower ride height, GR-tuned dampers and springs, and a rear wing.

Which RAV4 plug-in hybrid charges fastest?

The XSE and Woodland Plug-in Hybrids have an 11-kW onboard charger and CCS1 DC fast charging (about 30 minutes from 10% to 80%, per Toyota). The SE and GR SPORT use a 7-kW charger with a J1772 port.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Toyota for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

The Next Adventure Begins: 2026 RAV4 Arrives this Winter (Oct 22, 2025) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid grades and starting MSRPs (toyota.com, accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Toyota Motor North America (toyota.com)
2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid grades and starting MSRPs (toyota.com, accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Toyota Motor North America (toyota.com)
All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Breaks the Mold for the Segment It Created (Nov 20, 2018) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)
Tackle Everyday Streets and Weekend Retreats in the 2025 Toyota RAV4 (Oct 10, 2024) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)
New Name, Same Great Powertrain for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid (Sep 26, 2024) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)

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