The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has been around for a while now, and it remains one of the most popular vehicles in its segment. While it’s not very engaging to drive, the Hybrid offers a roomy cabin, great fuel economy, and plenty of standard features, making it a standout option in its class.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota made no changes to the RAV4 Hybrid for 2025. The 2023 model year brought significant updates to the SUV, including a new Woodland Edition and an updated infotainment system.
Design
The RAV4’s design has become boxier and beefier over the years, to the point that the SUV looks like a smaller version of the off-road-ready 4Runner. With seven Hybrid trims available, there are numerous wheel options, and the Woodland Edition offers exclusive bronze wheels that set it apart from the rest of the RAV4 catalog.
Powertrain
The 2025 RAV4 Hybrid comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a pair of electric motors that make a combined 219 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) sends power to all four wheels. While the Hybrid isn’t the quickest in its segment, it’s noticeably livelier than its non-hybrid counterpart, and the ride quality remains smooth in most situations.
Interior
The five-seat RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with cloth upholstery and manual front-seat adjustments. Available interior features include synthetic leather, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, power front seat adjustments, and a driver’s seat memory system.
Technology
Toyota equips an 8-inch touchscreen and 7-inch digital gauge cluster as standard. The system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and SiriusXM radio. A 10.5-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster are available, along with an 11-speaker audio system, wireless charging, ambient interior lighting, and more. Toyota improved its infotainment system in recent years, making it less clunky and far more intuitive. The interface is brighter, and new screens offer a much higher resolution, making them easier to see in any lighting conditions. Finally, the easier-to-use system is less distracting to operate while driving and makes changing quick settings like climate control temperatures much faster.
Safety
The 2025 RAV4 Hybrid hasn’t received complete crash-testing from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) yet, but it should perform similarly to its predecessor, which earned a Top Safety Pick award. Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning with pedestrian detection. Available tech includes blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic emergency braking, a surround-view camera system, and a digital rearview mirror camera system.
Pricing and Release Date
As of the time of this writing, the 2025 Toyota RAV Hybrid LE starts at $33,295, which includes a $1,395 destination charge. Price range to $41,600, which buys the top Limited trim, and Toyota includes most options in the base price, reducing the number of added-cost upgrades required.