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2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium Review | Consumer Reports

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The new 2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium introduces new trim levels, raising the bar for comfort, convenience, and safety, and is now available only with a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain. Credited as the first true crossover vehicle, the redesigned RAV4 has a lot at stake if it hopes to keep its title as the most popular SUV on the market from competitors like the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, and others. Model History: Toyota RAV4: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/rav4/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 2026 Toyota RAV4: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/rav4/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT 5 Reasons Not to Buy a RAV4: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/reasons-not-to-buy-a-toyota-rav4-a1045893819/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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kamilly_sousa 1 week ago

The seat warmer will soon come with toilet paper or water spray as option

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irmela_bärer 1 week ago

The tray will work equally well for pizza In fact, better

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dawn_horton 1 week, 3 days ago

5:57 yo whose finger is that?

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brittany.gutierrez 1 week, 4 days ago

The rear seat issues described do not seem to consider that CHILDREN may find these dimensions more welcome than most. Many people have children and appreciate this aspect.

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amanda.matthews 1 week, 5 days ago

This was by far the most thorough review I've seen so far on the Rav 4. Thank you.

sarah_wallace
sarah_wallace 1 week, 6 days ago

One of the biggest complaints about the RAV4 is how narrow the seats are so maybe this guy thinks they're wide cuz he's little

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liabeier261 2 weeks, 2 days ago

wish they would review front passenger side seat... so often driver seat is fine by the passenger is so uncomfortable!!

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joão.costa 3 weeks ago

The climate, radio, maps etc., can be controlled by Voice, no need to fumble with them while driving.

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nicholas_bell 3 weeks, 2 days ago

The AC fan speed not having its own physical knob or button and being part of screen is really stupid.

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daniel.cantu 3 weeks, 3 days ago

why are they making the air/heat controls on the screen? That to me is a safety issue

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rosaaltamirano467 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Of all the cars we’ve had, the wide opening rear hatch, and the tall and open bright space with rear seats folded is the favourite car of my 75lbs Bernadoodle. In fact, while we all prefer a soft touch feel, these cars are amazing for pets. Scratch proof and easy to wipe. She literally loves it like it’s her personal den and doesn’t want to leave. We left the hatch open in our garage and my dog remained there for 4 hours and was reluctant to come out. The rubber liner on the floor is also pet friendly and ideal.

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martinemarion431 4 weeks, 2 days ago

How are you able to showcase an xle premium with a gray interior? I don't see any colour option other than black on the website!

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julianafliegner841 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Liked your review 👍

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stéphane_lagarde 1 month ago

Looks like an appliance . Great fuel economy though .

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jacqueline.long 1 month ago

I’m going to get my girlfriend this car one day

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utkarsh.kalita 1 month ago

Not for me or my daughter we both test drove them this year. I wish Toyota would up the interiors in their cars. Looking at the Highlander and Forrester now.

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maria_evans 1 month ago

The lack of leg room is a deal braker for me. My 2017 Rav4 has great legroom, the wider console in this Rav4 would destroy my right knee.

sarah_wallace
sarah_wallace 1 month ago

Good review, I would have like to have seen the space available with the back seats folded down and just how flat it is with the seats down. I need a cargo space with a totally flat floor.

michelle_bryan
michelle_bryan 1 month ago

what color is the interior seats

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jamesrune24 1 month ago

The ultimate question: Similarly equipped, similar trim, automatic, same engine, do you pick a Rav4 or a CX-50 hybrid?