2026 Toyota RAV4

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has evolved into a fully electrified beast, ditching traditional gas engines to lead the pack with raw hybrid muscle and a "Neo-Rugged" aesthetic. As your premier Toyota headquarters at Smart Toyota—located in Davenport and proudly serving the entire Quad Cities area—we know that the streets of Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island demand a machine with grit. The all-new sixth-generation RAV4 delivers with a standard 226-horsepower hybrid heart and a wider, more aggressive stance that’s ready to dominate the Iowa landscape. This isn't just America’s favorite SUV; it’s a tech-loaded, high-torque warrior built to handle the daily grind and the weekend escape with equal authority.

Interior

Step inside the 2026 RAV4 and you’ll find a driver-centric command center that balances utilitarian durability with high-end refinement. The cabin is anchored by a standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and an available 12.9-inch "floating" touchscreen that puts Toyota’s latest multimedia system right in your line of sight. For those unpredictable Quad Cities winters, standard heated front seats and a redesigned center console—featuring a shift-by-wire toggle—ensure you stay comfortable and focused. The adventure-ready Woodland trim adds easy-clean materials and red-orange accents, while the GR Sport introduces racing-inspired Ultrasuede seats. With 37.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, this sanctuary is built to haul everything from grocery runs in Eldridge to camping gear for a trip to the Mississippi River backwaters.

Exterior

The 2026 RAV4 commands respect with a bold "Hammerhead" front-end design and a chiseled profile that slices through the air. The redesigned LED headlights feature aggressive light bars that frame a cascading hood, giving it a predatory face that’s impossible to ignore on I-74. You have three distinct styles to choose from: the sleek Core design (LE, XLE, Limited), the trail-ready Rugged design (Woodland) with Rigid Industries® LED fog lights and raised roof rails, and the high-performance Sport design (SE, XSE, GR Sport) featuring aerodynamic spoilers and wheels up to 20 inches. It’s a low-slung, wide-track masterpiece that looks just as fast parked in East Moline as it does cruising toward Clinton.

Performance

Under the hood, the 2026 RAV4 is exclusively powered by Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system. The FWD models unleash 226 horsepower, while the AWD configurations bump that to a formidable 236 horsepower with an estimated 44 combined MPG. If you crave maximum electric muscle, the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) delivers a staggering 324 combined horsepower and a manufacturer-estimated 50-mile all-electric range—perfect for handling your entire commute through Davenport without burning a drop of gas. For the heavy-duty crowd, AWD models (excluding LE) now feature an increased towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, giving you the grit to pull a small boat or trailer with total confidence.

Safety Features

A true warrior always watches its six. The 2026 RAV4 is the first Toyota model to debut Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0, a digital fortress of protection built for the modern road. This next-gen suite includes enhanced Pre-Collision detection for pedestrians and motorcyclists, Front Cross-Traffic Alert to catch vehicles at blind intersections, and Proactive Driving Assist to help maintain safe distances in heavy traffic. New for 2026, Safe Exit Alert protects your crew from approaching traffic when opening doors, while the available 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor on the Woodland trim gives you a fighter-pilot’s view of the ground beneath your tires. It’s high-tech armor for your daily drive through the Quad Cities.

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is the electrified, high-performance SUV the Quad Cities have been waiting for. Visit Smart Toyota in Davenport to feel the 236-horsepower hybrid rush for yourself. Get pre qualified for our latest financing offers today, or contact us to secure your test drive and experience the next generation of the RAV4 legend.