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2025 Toyota RAV4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the mostly carryover 2025 Toyota RAV4 is a new name for its separately marketed plug-in model: RAV4 Prime becomes RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. The gas and regular-hybrid models receive no broad mechanical, styling, safety, or technology update.
About the 2025 Toyota RAV4
5th generation (2019-2025), final model year before the all-new 2026 redesign
Toyota positions the RAV4 as a practical compact SUV for commuting, errands, family trips, and light outdoor use. Its core strengths are a roomy five-seat cabin, flexible folding rear seat, useful cargo space, elevated driving position, and efficient gas and hybrid powertrains. The model’s truck-inspired shape and traction-focused AWD systems give it a more outdoors-oriented identity than many road-focused compact crossovers.
The 2025 RAV4 lineup spans the straightforward LE, the comfort-focused Limited, sport-oriented hybrid SE and XSE versions, and the trail-focused hybrid Woodland Edition. Highlights range from an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the LE to a 10.5-inch touchscreen, premium JBL audio, and heated and ventilated front seats on the Limited. The Woodland Edition adds an off-road-tuned suspension, AWD, Trail Mode, and a cargo-area power outlet.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The separately marketed RAV4 Prime SE and XSE are renamed RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE and XSE, with the same core plug-in powertrain. The gas-powered Adventure and TRD Off-Road trims are dropped for 2025.
2025 Toyota RAV4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid / Gas | Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid | Hybrid / Gas | Plug-In Hybrid / Hybrid | Hybrid / Gas | Hybrid / Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 27–41 mpg | 41 mpg | 27–41 mpg | 41 mpg | 27–41 mpg | 27–41 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34–38 mpg | 38 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 38 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 203–219 hp | 219–302 hp | 203–219 hp | 219–302 hp | 203–219 hp | 203–219 hp | 219 hp |
| Torque | 163–184 lb-ft | 163–165 lb-ft | 163–184 lb-ft | 163–165 lb-ft | 163–184 lb-ft | 163–184 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500–1750 lb | 1750–2500 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 1750–2500 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 1750 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 69.8 cu-ft | 63.1–69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | 63.1–69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 42 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 42 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||
| MPGe Combined | 94 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 94 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Toyota RAV4 compared with the 2024 model?
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is mostly unchanged, but RAV4 Prime is renamed RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. The Adventure and TRD Off-Road trims also leave the lineup, while the remaining gas and regular-hybrid models carry over without a broad hardware or equipment update.
Did Toyota discontinue the RAV4 Prime for 2025?
No. Toyota renamed the RAV4 Prime as the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid for 2025. It keeps the SE and XSE grade names and the same core plug-in powertrain.
Does the 2025 RAV4 have a new engine or hybrid system?
No. The 2025 gas and regular-hybrid RAV4 models use the same core powertrains as the 2024 versions. The renamed RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid also retains its core plug-in system.
Are the Adventure and TRD Off-Road trims offered for 2025?
No. The Adventure and TRD Off-Road trims were dropped from the 2025 RAV4 lineup. The hybrid Woodland Edition remains the trail-focused version, with AWD, Trail Mode, and an off-road-tuned suspension.
Is 2025 the final year of this RAV4 generation?
Yes. The 2025 RAV4 is the final model year of the fifth generation, which began for 2019. An all-new RAV4 follows for 2026.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Toyota RAV4.
4.1
2025 Toyota RAV4
(82 reviews)
“Roomy interior, nice feel to seats, quietness of the interior, spacious storage.”
“I wish the dash heater vents were longer to cover more windshield. And when it's remotely started that it stays running longer and stays running when you get into it instead of having to restart it.”
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — Tackle Everyday Streets And Weekend Retreats In The 2025 Toyota Rav4
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- pressroom.toyota.com — Vehicle / 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
- pressroom.toyota.com — The Next Adventure Begins 2026 Rav4 Arrives This Winter
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2024 Toyota Rav4 Go Wild In Style