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What's it like to drive the GR SPORT trim of the 2026 Toyota Rav4 PHEV?

#toyota #grsport #rav4 #phev #gazooracing In this first drive, I test out Toyota's all-new 2026 Rav4 in the new GR SPORT trim. Is this the home-run redesign that the industry has been worried about? Here's my impressions on this 6th gen Rav4. Dynamic RAV4 GR SPORT For drivers looking for intuitive handling and passionate design, there is the first-ever GR SPORT grade. Developed in partnership with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (GR) Company, the model is exclusively available with a PHEV powertrain and carries forward Toyota’s vision of making ever-better vehicles through the rigors of motorsport. The GR brand launched in U.S. in 2019 with the GR Supra, but its story started long ago with Toyota Motor Corporation founder Kiichiro Toyoda. His view was that racing was essential for product development. “Automakers use racing as an opportunity to push a vehicle’s performance to the limit and to compete for supremacy, enabling them to discover new ways of advancing automotive technology,” said Toyoda. Flash forward to 2007 and this concept kicked into high gear with Akio Toyoda, Kiichiro’s grandson and current Chairman of the Board at Toyota Motor Corporation. At that time, Toyoda was actively developing skills as a racecar driver and wanted to expand the company’s use of racing in its car development activities. The RAV4 GR SPORT carries this spirit forward by taking the high output 324 horsepower PHEV system and working with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing company to tweak its dynamic drive to a new level. It is equipped with functional components like a front lip and rear wing spoiler for balanced downforce; air ducts in the front grille and bumper to help channel air and reduce drag; offset wheels with performance tires for maximum grip; and drive battery placement that lowers its center of gravity and stabilizes the chassis. It also has one additional inch of overall width due to wider fender flares. The following components are unique to the RAV4 GR SPORT: GR Functional MATRIX Grille With Upper and Lower Bumper Active Cooling Ducts. Exclusive Power Steering Mapping for Sport Mode 20-inch Wheels Equipped with Dunlop Sportmaxx® Summer Performance Tires (2.2kg Less Weight Than The RAV4 XSE Model); Additional 20mm Offset and 15-mm Lower Ride Height (7.5-inch Ground Clearance). Dedicated Damper Tuning and Coil Springs Rear Suspension Cross Member Reinforcement and Lower Arm Cover Front performance damper Front Lip and Rear Wing Spoiler Static Elimination Material on Front Driver’s Seat Aluminum Tape in Headliner Rear Diffuser The RAV4 GR SPORT also has unique interior and exterior features that give it standout style, select standard features include: Performance/Capability Plug-in Hybrid with AWD 6th Gen Toyota PHEV System 324 Net Combined HP 37 MPG Combined Manufacturer Estimated Rating 48-mile Manufacturer Estimated All Electric Driving Range Rating 7-kW Onboard AC Charger Exterior 20-in. Black Alloy Wheels with Black Pearl Machined Finish and Increased Offset with Black Lug Nuts GR Functional MATRIX Grille with Aggressive Design and Active Sport Ducts for Aerodynamics & Cooling Front Lip and Rear Wing Spoiler Wide Piano Black Overfenders GR Badging on Front Grille GR SPORT Badging on Rear Hatch LED Headlamps with LED DRL with Integrated Turn Signal and LED Clearance Lights Unique Vertical LED Front Bumper Accent Lights Piano Black Power & Heated Rearview Mirrors with Puddle Lamp, Camera, Turn Signal and BSM Indicators Red-Painted Brake Calipers with GR Logo Rear Diffuser with Lower Rear Bumper Valance Optional 2-Tone Exterior with Black Roof Power Liftgate Interior Brin Naub® Synthetic Suede & SofTex Sport Seats with Wide Bolsters Front Seats Feature Black/Red Duo Tone Perforation with GR Logo on Headrests Heated Front Seats with Power 8-Way Driver & Manual 6-Way Passenger Adjustments 12.9-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with 6 Speakers 12.3-in. Digital Gauge Cluster Feat. Exclusive GR Start-Up Screen Leather Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel with Sport Paddle Shifters and GR Logo Red Stitching Accents Throughout Interior Exclusive Leather Trimmed Shift Boot with Red Stitching Aluminum Sport Pedals GR-Branded Front Door Scuff Plates 5 – USB-C Ports: 2 Front USB-C Charging Ports, 1 Center Console Media USB-C Charging Port, & 2 Rear USB-C Charging Ports 1 – Qi-Compatible Wireless Phone Charger Automatic Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers with Deicer Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror with HomeLink Garage Opener 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Walkaround 03:16 - Powertrain 04:20 - Interior differences 06:32 - 0-60 GR Sport 07:14 - What is the GR Sport Rav4 like to drive? 15:13 - Which grade is best?