New Toyota RAV4 Review – Better than a Kia Sportage?

We've driven the new Toyota RAV4! Toyota's latest family SUV is plug-in hybrid only in the UK and promises up to 85 miles of pure electric range, but how does it compare against the Kia Sportage, Skoda Kodiaq and VW Tiguan? In this video, we test the RAV4 on UK roads to find out everything you need to know.

You'll find out:
• Electric range & charging: official 85-mile EV range vs real-world test result, and how long the RAV4 takes to charge
• Price & specs: UK trim line-up, front vs four-wheel drive, and how pricing compares with rivals
• Design: what's new inside and out for the latest 2026 RAV4
• Interior & tech: infotainment upgrades, interior quality, driving position and rear passenger space
• Boot & practicality: official capacity, sloping floor and how many carry-on suitcases will fit inside
• On the road: Ride comfort, handling and refinement, and fuel economy with a depleted battery
• Verdict: should you buy a RAV4?

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Video chapters:
0:00 The new Toyota RAV4!
1:04 Electric range vs rivals
1:49 Pricing & company car tax
3:00 Charging & running costs
4:46 Trim levels: Icon, Design, Excel and GR Sport
5:36 Boot space & practicality
6:47 Rear passenger space
8:30 Driving position & visibility
10:03 Infotainment, storage and interior quality
12:14 Driving: real-world EV range & efficiency
14:15 Ride comfort, handling & refinement
16:00 Reliability, safety & towing
17:07 Verdict – should you buy one?