America’s bestselling non-pickup will switch to an all-hybrid lineup when the 2026 Toyota RAV4 compact SUV goes on sale later this year. The dramatic move follows Toyota’s change to all-hybrid last year with the Camry,

Hybrid-electric vehicles have largely defined Toyota's approach to electrification thus far, with company executives consistently pledging their support to the gas-electric powertrain — and the new RAV4, which offers both conventional and plug-in hybrid powerplants, is the latest iteration of this promise.

The standard powertrain in the 2026 RAV4 is Toyota’s next-generation hybrid system, which has already debuted. Having experienced it in the Prius and Camry, I can report that it’s quieter and more refined, with far smoother transitions between engine and electric motor. I would expect this to also be the case in the RAV4.