The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid received a full redesign for the 2026 model year that aims to make it much more competitive with rivals like the excellent Honda CR-V Hybrid and Kia Sportage Hybrid. Has Toyota done enough to launch the RAV4 back to the top? Find out with Edmunds’ Brian Wong in this small hybrid SUV comparison test video.
The all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 is now hybrid only, and comes with big improvements to technology, design, and small-item storage. It offers top-notch fuel economy, too. But is that enough to make it the best hybrid SUV? The 2026 Honda CR-V hybrid is super comfortable, has easy-to-use controls, and offers the best accommodations for children. And the 2026 Kia Sportage gets just about everything right, from tech to cargo space to comfort, and all the little details. In this car review we’ll cover everything you need to know about each car to figure out which one is the best small hybrid SUV.
Toyota RAV4:
Honda CR-V:
Kia Sportage:
00:00 Intro
01:01 RAV4 Interior, Tech, & Storage
07:46 RAV4 Driving Impressions
11:51 CR-V Interior, Tech, & Storage
17:19 CR-V Driving Impressions
19:41 Sportage Interior, Tech, & Storage
25:11 Sportage Driving Impressions
28:13 Value & Fuel Economy
32:59 Edmunds’ Take
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