First official images of the new Toyota RAV4

Toyota is readying the all-new sixth-generation RAV4 SUV.

And while the Japanese manufactrer is not quite ready to show off the finished article, it has released a handful of teaser shots to whet our appetites for the latest version of its popular family car.

The shot you see above of the dashboard shows a chunky, angular look for the interior, with a new, larger central touchscreen comapred to the one in the existing RAV4. Another shot shows dual cupholders between the front seats and a central armrest, presumably with storage underneath.

We're expecting the rest of the car to follow this chunky, rugged vibe while still providing the levels of comfort customers have come to expect. Boxy and practical would seem to be the orders of the day.

Very little else about the new RAV4 has yet been released, so we'll have to wait for the next round of information coming out of Japan. When the new car does finally land, it'll have to take on a wealth of mid-size SUVs, including the Honda CR-V, the Kia Sportage, the Volkswagen Tiguan and many more. 

New 2026 Toyota RAV4: price and release date

No information about price or release date has yet been made available. We'd expect to see the full car revealed in the next few weeks, with a UK release later this year or at the start of 2026. A price starting at around £40,000 seems likely, which would keep it broadly in line with the current model.

New 2026 Toyota RAV4: exterior and interior

Short of some distant overhead shots, we've not seen the new RAV4 yet, so it's difficult to say what it'll be like. Based on spy shots of disguised prototypes, it'll eschew the sleek, coupe-like silhouette of some other family SUVs in favour of a more pratical shape.

As for the interior, the preview shot shows a large central touchscreen with a digital driver's display and a head-up display that will at least be optional, if not standard. With practicality at the forefront, expect lots of storage areas and a decent-sized boot.

New 2026 Toyota RAV4: engines and gearboxes

No details about the new RAV4's powertrains have yet been released. It seems likely to not depart far from the setup of the outgoing model, which has been used in various Toyotas around the world. So the popular 2.5-litre petrol engine seems likely, with a hybrid system attached. A plug-in version is also very likely, with an improved electric-only range over the existing RAV4.

An electric version of the RAV4 is unlikely because of the restrictions of the underlying mechanical platform, which isn't designed for larger batteries.