Toyota just made some big changes for the best-selling 2027 RAV4. Just one year after the current generation debut, it brings some welcome tweaks. The biggest news? The Woodland trim gets an updated suspension with new springs, shocks, and jounce bumpers. As a result, ground clearance jumps to a healthy 9.1 inches. Additionally, the RAV4 Woodland includes redesigned all-weather floor and cargo mats. Furthermore, all RAV4s equipped with AWD now come standard with Multi-Terrain Select, which replaces Trail Mode. It features two extra drive settings: Rock & Dirt and Mud & Sand. Meanwhile, Snow mode is now accessed with the drive mode switch, just like Normal, Eco, Sport, and Custom.
Toyota also made changes to the 2027 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. It now comes standard with an NACS charging port. That replaces the old J1772 and CCS1 connectors that came on the 2026 models. This change means all plug-in hybrid models now have DC charging capability. Originally, this was exclusive to the XSE and Woodland trims. Other upgrades include the standardization of an 11-kW onboard charger across all plug-in hybrid trims. It replaces the lower-powered 7-kW unit found on the 2026 SE and GR SPORT trims. Moreover, the charging port on all RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid models is now located on the front left fender. Originally, the SE and GR SPORT had it on the right front fender.
Pricing for the 2027 RAV4 starts at $33,895 for the base LE with FWD. Add $1,600 more for AWD. On the other hand, the plug-in hybrid, which starts at the SE grade and comes standard with AWD, starts at $43,695. The performance-inspired GR SPORT trim that comes exclusively as a plug-in hybrid costs $50,695. Meanwhile, the RAV4 Woodland checks in at $42,250 with the standard hybrid powertrain or $47,650 with the plug-in hybrid system.
Source: Toyota
