It's been seven years..Toyota Lab4 Full Change Revealed
May 23, 2025
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The Toyota Lab4 is one of the most successful vehicles in the Toyota brand.Toyota sold 475,193 Rav4s in the U.S. alone last year, ranking third behind the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F series.However, since Raab4 was already using an old platform that was seven years old, it could be seen that the new Raab4 was about to be released. And finally Raab 4 is out.
The 2026 Toyota Lab4 has made major improvements in design, technology, and power trains. The design is also sleek.With the launch of the new Rav4, Toyota completely abandoned its gasoline engine and applied the hybrid power train as its basic specification.Even more powerful and efficient plug-in hybrid options have been expanded to more diverse trims than ever before.
The new Raab4 hybrid has a basic front-wheel drive model of 226 horsepower. The four-wheel drive model has 236 horsepower.The front wheel drive lab 4 has 23 horsepower higher in output than the existing model. The four-wheel drive version has improved 17 horsepower compared to the previous version. Toyota has yet to release its official fuel economy figures.
The new Lab4 plug-in hybrid has adopted a Toyota 6th generation plug-in hybrid system. The sixth generation is equipped with two electric motors and a large-capacity traction battery using a new silicon carbide semiconductor. Improved efficiency and power transmission.
The Lab4 PHEV boasts a total output of 320 horsepower. It provides a range of up to 50 miles (about 80 kilometers) on a single charge. This is an improvement over Prime's 42 miles (about 72 km). Thanks to the larger battery, the Rav4 plug-in hybrid supports DC fast charging on certain trims. The charging speed has not yet been disclosed.
Rave 4 with hybrid power train maintains a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg for AWD models.The towing capacity of the front wheel drive Lab4 model has been improved from 640kg to 800kg.
The 6th generation lab4 is divided into three categories: core design, Rugged design, and sports design.The core design category consists of LE, XLE, and limited trim. All are equipped with hybrid power trains as standard.LE and XLE trims provide front-wheel or four-wheel drive. Limited trim only provides four-wheel drive.
The goose category provides only one trim of woodland.The Rav4 Woodland has off-road specialized elements such as all-terrain tires, additional LED lights on the front bumper, and basic roof racks.You can choose between a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid. Both powertrains are provided with AWD only.
The top model in the lineup is the sports design model, consisting of SE, XSE, and the new GR Sport.The SE can choose between hybrid or plug-in powertrains and front or four-wheel drive. The XSE can choose between two powertrains, but only all-wheel drive.
The GR Sport is Toyota's first high-performance Rav4 model.It is equipped with a PHEV power train and AWD to show strong performance of 320 horsepower.This is faster than the existing Rav4 Prime reached 60 mph (about 96 km/h) in 5.5 seconds.
Differentiated by a large front grille with a GR badge, the Lab4GR Spor has a special 20-inch wheel, rear roof spoiler, and an interior decorated with suede and synthetic leather. It is equipped with a 10.5-inch central touch screen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel.
On certain models, you can choose a larger 12.9-inch touchscreen.All Rav4 trims have a faster and more responsive next-generation Toyota audio multimedia system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual Bluetooth compatibility, and a fixed home button for the first time.
The 2026 Raab 4 is the first model to be equipped with Toyota's safety system, the Saft Sense 4.0. Hardware and detection capabilities have been further improved with all the same technologies as existing systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping support, and automatic emergency braking. The price has not yet been disclosed.
The price of the existing 5th generation Lab 4 basic model is slightly less than 30,000 dollars (about 41.2 million won) in the U.S. As the 6th generation new model has been upgraded in many areas, the price is expected to rise significantly. The Rav4 is currently selling its fifth generation in Korea. The new model is expected to be released as early as the second half of this year.
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Editor Song Moon-chul mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
