UPDATE 2026 TOYOTA RAV4 NEXT-GEN - HERE'S WHAT JAPAN IS SAYING!

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This video provides an in-depth look at the upcoming 6th generation Toyota RAV4, based on information from Best Car Magazine. The reviewer highlights a new, more muscular design with a "Hammerhead" front end similar to the Camry and Crown, and a boxier rear for improved practicality. Powertrain options are expected to include a 2.5L hybrid (225 hp FWD, 232 hp AWD), a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) likely branded as "PHEV" instead of "Prime" with an estimated 306 hp and over 50 miles of electric range, and a full battery-electric (BEV) variant. Notably, Toyota is reportedly abandoning the controversial "bz" naming convention for EVs, integrating the BEV RAV4 into the existing model line. The reviewer expresses confidence in the accuracy of the design renders, though notes the side profile resembles a Tucson. The platform is an updated TNGA-K, now capable of supporting BEV variants. Availability is tentatively set for Fall 2025 or 2026, with prices expected to increase. The reviewer's main critique is the potential lack of significant differentiation between hybrid and BEV models, and the interior design remains an unknown.