Punchy Or Just Pretending? (Toyota RAV4 PHEV GR Sport 2026 Review)

After introducing the core Toyota RAV4 hybrid range earlier this year, the brand has now ushered in the first plug-in hybrid version of this popular medium SUV. While it’s offered in the more affordable XSE trim, the top-spec GR Sport is the focus of today’s review. It packs high-tech features like adaptive suspension, 122km of electric range and a total output of 227kW of combined power to its AWD system, with a 0-100km time of 5.8 seconds quoted. In today’s review, editor-at-large Nathan Ponchard gives his initial impressions on the new plug-in hybrid and finds out it actually lives up to its sporting intentions. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - What is it? 1:13 - Boot 3:09 - Interior 4:25 - Back seat 4:45 - Driving 7:32 - Powertrain calibration 8:30 - Steering 9:45 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider! Budget Direct Car Insurance is issued by Auto & General Insurance Company. See PDS & TMD at budgetdirect.com.au