2027 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: What’s New
2027 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: What’s New
A mostly carryover year, with a taller, tougher Woodland. Here is what changed and what it means for High Desert drivers.
The 2027 RAV4 Hybrid is mostly a carryover from 2026, and the headline change is on the Woodland: new suspension components that raise ground clearance to 9.1 inches. There are a few handy updates for every grade too.
If you drive around Victorville, Hesperia or Apple Valley, a hybrid RAV4 is already a good fit for long commutes on the 15. Here is a quick look at what is new for 2027, what stays the same, and when Toyota expects these models to reach dealerships.
Fuel economy figures are manufacturer estimates from Toyota. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive.
What changed for 2027
- Woodland: new springs, shocks and jounce bumpers
- Woodland: ground clearance of 9.1 inches
- Woodland: redesigned all-weather floor and cargo mats
- Backup camera washer on every grade
- AWD models: Multi-Terrain Select with Rock & Dirt and Mud & Sand modes, replacing Trail mode
- AWD models: Snow mode moves to the drive mode select switch
- Remote Connect trial goes from 1 year to 5 years
Connected services depend on 5G network availability. Remote Connect is a trial, so check the terms with us when you pick a vehicle.
What stays the same
Toyota says the RAV4 Hybrid carries over from the 2026 model year, so the parts you already like are still here.
- Sixth-generation design with core, rugged and sport looks
- Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
- 222 net combined hp with FWD, 229 with AWD
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 standard on every grade
- Toyota Audio Multimedia system standard on every grade
RAV4 Woodland in the High Desert
The Woodland is the grade built for people whose weekends include dirt roads, trailheads or a campsite out in the Mojave National Preserve. Toyota also fits it with all-terrain tires and raised roof rails with cross bars. Here is how it differs from the other hybrid grades on the numbers.
| Feature | Woodland | Most other grades |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 9.1 inches | 8.1 inches |
| Drive | AWD standard | FWD or AWD on LE and XLE Premium |
| Manufacturer-estimated combined mpg | 38 | 40 to 43 |
Fuel economy is manufacturer-estimated by Toyota. Ground clearance of 8.1 inches applies to grades other than the Woodland and GR SPORT.
The trade-off is fuel economy. The Woodland’s added capability comes with a lower mpg estimate than the other hybrid grades. It is also a compact crossover, so it is a good fit for graded dirt roads and light trails, not serious rock crawling.
When can you see one?
Toyota says 2027 RAV4 Hybrid models are expected to start arriving at dealerships across the United States later this year, and the plug-in hybrid is expected in early 2027. We do not know exact arrival dates for Valley Hi Toyota, so the best move is to call or check our new Toyota inventory for what is on the lot now.
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2027 RAV4 Hybrid: your questions answered
What is new on the 2027 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
According to Toyota, the RAV4 Hybrid carries over from 2026 with a few updates. The Woodland grade gets new suspension components that raise ground clearance to 9.1 inches. All grades add a backup camera washer, AWD models get Multi-Terrain Select with Rock & Dirt and Mud & Sand modes in place of Trail mode, and the Remote Connect trial goes from 1 year to 5 years.
How many miles per gallon does the 2027 RAV4 Hybrid get?
Toyota’s manufacturer-estimated city, highway and combined figures run from 46/40/43 mpg on front-wheel drive LE and XLE Premium models down to 40/35/38 mpg on the Woodland. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive.
When will the 2027 RAV4 Hybrid arrive at Valley Hi Toyota?
Toyota says 2027 RAV4 Hybrid models are expected to start arriving at dealerships across the United States later this year. Call us or check our new inventory page to see what is on the lot.
Is the 2027 RAV4 Woodland good for dirt roads?
The Woodland comes with all-terrain tires, standard AWD, raised roof rails with cross bars, and 9.1 inches of ground clearance, compared with 8.1 inches on most other grades. It is a compact crossover, so think graded dirt roads and campsites rather than serious rock crawling.
Does the 2027 RAV4 come with Toyota Safety Sense?
Yes. Every 2027 RAV4 grade comes with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams and Proactive Driving Assist.
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Specifications and availability are based on information from Toyota and may change. See dealer for details.
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