2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE

The CarCody take

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE is a small 4WD SUV with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline hybrid system and variable-ratio automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 41 MPG, with 43 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,650, and tailpipe CO2 at 220 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting an all-wheel-drive hybrid SUV Urban driving where the 43-MPG city rating applies Toyota shoppers comparing gasoline hybrid SUVs

What it is

This 2026 RAV4 is a small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. Toyota pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a gasoline hybrid system and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.

The defining EPA figure is 41 MPG combined. That blends the 43-MPG city rating with the 37-MPG highway rating.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 43 MPG. Highway driving is 37 MPG, so the EPA figures favor urban use over steady-speed travel.

Its combined rating is 41 MPG. Tailpipe carbon dioxide is listed at 220 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $1,650. The vehicle uses gasoline, with the hybrid system reflected in its 41-MPG combined rating.

How it compares

For other SUVs organized around fuel economy, see fuel-efficient SUVs. To look across Toyota models, use Toyota cars. This RAV4 brings all-wheel drive and a 41-MPG combined rating to those comparisons.

Who it suits

It suits a driver who wants SUV body style and all-wheel drive while keeping fuel use near 41 MPG combined. The higher city rating fits driving that includes more urban miles.

Trade-offs

The 43-MPG city figure is higher than the 37-MPG highway figure, so highway trips use more fuel by the EPA test ratings. The trade is a gasoline hybrid powertrain in an all-wheel-drive SUV rather than a smaller body or a non-SUV layout.

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,650 and tailpipe CO2 at 220 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose this RAV4 when you want all-wheel drive in a small SUV and your driving rewards a strong city fuel figure. Its 41 MPG combined rating keeps everyday fuel use clear, while the $1,650 annual estimate gives the running cost a concrete benchmark. Highway-heavy drivers should account for the lower 37-MPG rating. The gasoline hybrid setup delivers its numbers without changing the vehicle’s SUV shape or drivetrain choice.