Toyota RAV4 2026 Highway Fuel Consumption Test
How efficient is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at highway speeds? In this video, I take the all-wheel drive (AWD) RAV4 on a high-speed consumption test at 130km/h to see the real-world fuel economy.
While hybrids excel in the city, I wanted to see how the 2.5L engine and electric motors handle long-distance cruising. I also test the adaptive cruise control (LTA), lane centering, and the impressive new self-parking feature.
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00:00 Intro: Highway Testing the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid
00:45 AWD Hybrid System: 2.5L Engine & Electric Motors
01:38 Driving Modes: Why I’m using Eco Mode & D Mode
02:13 Resetting Consumption & Car Setup (16°C Outside)
03:10 First Impressions: Smoothness vs Previous Generation
04:05 Tech Check: Energy Flow & Digital Cockpit
05:25 Suspension & Sound Insulation Improvements
06:20 Comparison: RAV4 vs Mazda CX-60 Driving Feel
07:45 Highway Safety: Deactivating Driver Monitoring Alerts
08:31 Hybrid Efficiency Strategy: 2.5L Reliability
11:15 Mid-Trip Update: 66% EV Driving Time
12:43 Smart Regenerative Braking System Explained
14:52 Engine Performance in Windy & Rainy Conditions
16:17 City Transition: 5.1L Consumption Before Highway
18:25 Highway Merge: Entering the 100km/h Zone
20:25 130km/h High-Speed Stability & Power Reserve
22:40 Sound Insulation Rating (7.5/10) at High Speeds
25:50 Highway Result: 7.5L/100km at Steady 133km/h
27:45 Real-World Average Speeds & Global Highway Limits
30:53 Final Highway Consumption Result (7.1L/100km)
32:22 City Re-Entry: Floating Feeling & Refinement
33:45 Bonus: Advanced Park (Self-Parking) Demonstration
35:30 Exterior Walkaround: 20-inch Rims & Design
36:06 Conclusion: Is the 2026 RAV4 the Best Family SUV?
Rav4:
Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder petrol (Atkinson cycle)
• Engine displacement: 2,487 cc
• Engine power: 143 hp
• Engine torque: 221 Nm
• Hybrid system: full hybrid (self-charging)
• Combined system power: 194 hp AWD
• Front electric motor: 134 hp (100 kW)
• Front motor torque: 208 Nm
• Rear electric motor: 53 hp (≈40 kW)
• Rear motor torque: 121 Nm
• Number of electric motors: 2 (front + rear)
• Drivetrain: FWD-based AWD (AWD-i / E-Four)
• Rear axle: electric motor only
• No mechanical driveshaft
• Transmission: eCVT (planetary gear system)
• 0–100 km/h: ~7.7 sec
• Top speed: 180 km/h
• Consumption WLTP: 5.4 – 5.7 L/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: ~122 – 129 g/km
• Platform: TNGA-K
• Front suspension: MacPherson
• Rear suspension: Double wishbone
• Length: 4,600 mm
• Width: 1,855 mm
• Height: ~1,680 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,690 mm
• Ground clearance: 186 mm
• Turning circle: ~10.4 – 11.0 m
• Kerb weight: ~1,675 – 1,785 kg
• Fuel tank: 55 L
• Boot capacity: ~580 L
• Boot max capacity: ~1,690 L
• Battery type: NiMH or Lithium-ion (market dependent)
• Battery function: self-charging (no plug)
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