2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE

The CarCody take

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE is a small 4WD SUV with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline hybrid system and automatic AV-S6 transmission. Its EPA rating is 41 MPG combined, including 45 city and 38 highway. EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $1,650, with tailpipe emissions of 215 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a hybrid SUV with all-wheel drive City commuters focused on MPG Buyers budgeting around EPA fuel-cost estimates

What it is

This 2026 RAV4 is a Toyota small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine in a hybrid powertrain and an automatic AV-S6 transmission.

The defining figure is 41 MPG combined. That rating blends city and highway driving; the EPA numbers are 45 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 45 MPG, while highway driving is 38 MPG. The combined figure is 41 MPG.

Its EPA class is Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. Tailpipe output is listed at 215 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,650. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and the gasoline prices you pay.

At 41 MPG combined, the rating gives you a way to estimate fuel use for your own miles. More city-heavy driving should track closer to 45 MPG; steady highway travel closer to 38 MPG.

How it compares

Use the 41-MPG combined figure when you compare this RAV4 with other SUVs. Its city and highway ratings show how the gap may change with your route.

For more models to line up by fuel economy, see fuel-efficient SUVs and hybrid cars. Toyota models are collected in Toyota cars.

Who it suits

This RAV4 suits a driver who wants an SUV body and all-wheel drive while keeping a hybrid gasoline setup. The 45-MPG city rating favors commutes with frequent stop-and-go driving.

It also fits buyers who prefer one combined number for planning fuel use, with the EPA estimating $1,650 in yearly fuel cost.

Trade-offs

The highway rating of 38 MPG is lower than the 45-MPG city rating, so long highway trips will not match its city figure.

All-wheel drive and the SUV format come with a listed 215 grams of CO2 per mile. The facts do not provide a purchase price or charging information.

Verdict

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE is a straightforward choice for shoppers who put hybrid fuel economy, an SUV body and all-wheel drive in the same brief. Its 41 MPG combined rating gives a clear planning number, while the separate city and highway figures help set expectations for different routes. The EPA’s $1,650 annual fuel estimate adds a practical budget reference. Consider it when those running figures matter; a published price is not provided here.