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- Toyota News: 2026 Toyota RAV-4: All-Hybrid Lineup, GR Sport PHEV, 7 Trims & Specs
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Chevrolet News:Chevy Silverado EV Adds Off-Road Oriented Trail Boss trim; RST to End
First added to the gas Silverado in 2019, the Trail Boss trim is one of Silverado's most popular trims. Adding Trail Boss to the Silverado EV is just a natural evolution for the model. Trail Boss Off-Road Upgrades Silverado EV Trail Boss comes with a factory 2-inch lift with coil spring and hydraulic shocks giving the truck a 24% higher ground clearance than the standard EV. Exclusive to the Trail Boss is a new Terrain mode that unlocks sharper 4-wheel steering allowing for extra maneuverability at low speeds. Sidewinder mode from the RST model allows all four wheels to turn the same direction to move the truck diagonally at low speeds. Special looks include a high-angle approach front fascia, standard 35-inch all-terrain tires with unique 18-inch wheels, a unique interior, and red front tow hooks. In Trail Boss form, the truck is only offered in extended and max range battery sizes. Even with the 2-inch lift, Chevy claims the same 410-mile range for the Extended and 478-mile range for the Max. Max towing tops out at 12,500 lb. with a 2,100 lb. max payload. The Max Range battery pack also offers up to 725 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque when Wide Open Watts mode is selected. Refreshing the Rest of the Lineup All Silverado EVs also get some driver assist updates when equipped with Super Cruise. Super Cruise can now navigate the truck to the correct lane for your route when using the integrated Google Maps app on Super Cruise-capable roads. When not on a Super Cruise enabled road, the system will work in hands-on mode, centering you in your lane and adapting to the speed of the vehicle ahead of you. Super Cruise will automatically take over once you reach an enabled road. For trucks equipped with Adaptive Cruise, the system can now automatically adjust speed based on posted speed limits. Chevy is ending the RST trim starting with the 2026 model year with just WT, LT, and Trail Boss trims available going forward. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss joins the lineup this summer with a price of $72,095 for the Extended and $88,695 for the Max Range. Prices include destination charge. See all photos in the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss photo gallery. Related Coverage Offering up to 492 Miles of Range: The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Silverado Electric Pickup to Have Four-Wheel Steering Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 Off-Road Race Concept Tackles the Mint 400 Ask Me About: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss Crew Cab View full article
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Chevy Silverado EV Adds Off-Road Oriented Trail Boss trim; RST to End
First added to the gas Silverado in 2019, the Trail Boss trim is one of Silverado's most popular trims. Adding Trail Boss to the Silverado EV is just a natural evolution for the model. Trail Boss Off-Road Upgrades Silverado EV Trail Boss comes with a factory 2-inch lift with coil spring and hydraulic shocks giving the truck a 24% higher ground clearance than the standard EV. Exclusive to the Trail Boss is a new Terrain mode that unlocks sharper 4-wheel steering allowing for extra maneuverability at low speeds. Sidewinder mode from the RST model allows all four wheels to turn the same direction to move the truck diagonally at low speeds. Special looks include a high-angle approach front fascia, standard 35-inch all-terrain tires with unique 18-inch wheels, a unique interior, and red front tow hooks. In Trail Boss form, the truck is only offered in extended and max range battery sizes. Even with the 2-inch lift, Chevy claims the same 410-mile range for the Extended and 478-mile range for the Max. Max towing tops out at 12,500 lb. with a 2,100 lb. max payload. The Max Range battery pack also offers up to 725 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque when Wide Open Watts mode is selected. Refreshing the Rest of the Lineup All Silverado EVs also get some driver assist updates when equipped with Super Cruise. Super Cruise can now navigate the truck to the correct lane for your route when using the integrated Google Maps app on Super Cruise-capable roads. When not on a Super Cruise enabled road, the system will work in hands-on mode, centering you in your lane and adapting to the speed of the vehicle ahead of you. Super Cruise will automatically take over once you reach an enabled road. For trucks equipped with Adaptive Cruise, the system can now automatically adjust speed based on posted speed limits. Chevy is ending the RST trim starting with the 2026 model year with just WT, LT, and Trail Boss trims available going forward. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss joins the lineup this summer with a price of $72,095 for the Extended and $88,695 for the Max Range. Prices include destination charge. See all photos in the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss photo gallery. Related Coverage Offering up to 492 Miles of Range: The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Silverado Electric Pickup to Have Four-Wheel Steering Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 Off-Road Race Concept Tackles the Mint 400 Ask Me About: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss Crew Cab
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Sideways Through Desert Sand
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Front Three-Quarter Desert Action
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Rear Three-Quarter in Desert Dust
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Badge on C-Pillar
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Hauling Dirt Bikes in Extended Bed
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Midgate and Tailgate Open on Desert Trail
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss - Rear
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss - Badge and C-Pillar
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss - with motorcycles in bed
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss - midgate and tailgate open
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Toyota News: 2026 Toyota RAV-4: All-Hybrid Lineup, GR Sport PHEV, 7 Trims & Specs
For years, the RAV-4 has been the bestselling SUV in the US. Now in its sixth generation, the Toyota RAV-4 is one of the original compact crossovers. Once with a V6, the RAV-4 will now be available only with hybrid power, but that doesn't make it slow. Even the lowest power RAV-4 makes more horsepower than that V6 from 2005 while the new GR Sport trim PHEV can produce 320 horsepower. Powertrain and Performance All powertrain versions in the 2026 model are upgraded units from the previous generation. The base setup is a 226-horsepower front-wheel drive model (previously, the hybrid was only offered in all-wheel drive) while adding all-wheel drive to the spec sheet adds a third electric motor and another 10 horsepower for the rear wheels. What was previously known as the RAV-4 Prime, the Plug-in Hybrid model now makes 320 horsepower instead of 302. Driving range for the PHEV is up too from 42 miles to 50. In certain trims, namely the Woodland and XSE PHEV can use their CCS port to DC fast-charge, refilling the battery pack from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. The maximum towing capacity for some AWD Hybrid and PHEV models is now 3,500 lbs while the base FWD and LE AWD Hybrids remain at 1,750. Toyota's electrification push extends across the lineup — see also the 2026 Toyota bZ updates with improved range and charging. Design Inside and Out Being one of the most popular models on the market, the design formula is updated but familiar. The C-shaped headlamps from Toyota's recently updated Camry appear while the grille feels familiar like a Toyota 4Runner. Inside, the controls have been minimized. In modern parlance, that means more screens and fewer buttons. HVAC controls appear to have lost their knobs and are likely now located in the center control screen. Seven Trims: Core, Rugged, and Sport With such high sales — Toyota sold over 475,000 units in the US last year and over 1 million worldwide — they are making a trim for everyone with 7 trims to choose from. There are three groupings of Core, Rugged, and Sport. Core (LE, XLE, Limited): The well-known trims that are by far the most popular. For 2026, they are only available as a hybrid without the option to plug in. Rugged (Woodland): Standard all-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, faux skid plates, and rugged styling tweaks. Available as a standard hybrid or the plug-in version. Shoppers comparing rugged compact crossovers should also look at the 2026 Mazda CX-5. Sport (SE, XSE, GR Sport): The SE and XSE can be optioned with either powertrain. The GR Sport, not previously offered in the US (Europe got a GR Sport on the previous model starting in 2022), only comes with the 320-horsepower plug-in setup. Pricing and Availability While pricing hasn't been released yet, Toyota builds the RAV-4 in the United States, so we expect only a minimal increase in price over the outgoing Hybrid RAV-4, currently a base price of about $33,600 after delivery. The 2026 Toyota RAV-4 goes on sale later this year. More Toyota and Compact SUV Coverage 2027 Toyota Highlander EV: Specs, Range, Price & Trim Toyota Brings Back the C-HR as the Little Stylish EV That Can Toyota bZ4X EV Grows Up with Range, Charging and Updates for 2026 The Mazda CX-5 Grows for 2026 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Prime Has 302 Horsepower View full article
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2026 Toyota RAV-4: All-Hybrid Lineup, GR Sport PHEV, 7 Trims & Specs
For years, the RAV-4 has been the bestselling SUV in the US. Now in its sixth generation, the Toyota RAV-4 is one of the original compact crossovers. Once with a V6, the RAV-4 will now be available only with hybrid power, but that doesn't make it slow. Even the lowest power RAV-4 makes more horsepower than that V6 from 2005 while the new GR Sport trim PHEV can produce 320 horsepower. Powertrain and Performance All powertrain versions in the 2026 model are upgraded units from the previous generation. The base setup is a 226-horsepower front-wheel drive model (previously, the hybrid was only offered in all-wheel drive) while adding all-wheel drive to the spec sheet adds a third electric motor and another 10 horsepower for the rear wheels. What was previously known as the RAV-4 Prime, the Plug-in Hybrid model now makes 320 horsepower instead of 302. Driving range for the PHEV is up too from 42 miles to 50. In certain trims, namely the Woodland and XSE PHEV can use their CCS port to DC fast-charge, refilling the battery pack from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. The maximum towing capacity for some AWD Hybrid and PHEV models is now 3,500 lbs while the base FWD and LE AWD Hybrids remain at 1,750. Toyota's electrification push extends across the lineup — see also the 2026 Toyota bZ updates with improved range and charging. Design Inside and Out Being one of the most popular models on the market, the design formula is updated but familiar. The C-shaped headlamps from Toyota's recently updated Camry appear while the grille feels familiar like a Toyota 4Runner. Inside, the controls have been minimized. In modern parlance, that means more screens and fewer buttons. HVAC controls appear to have lost their knobs and are likely now located in the center control screen. Seven Trims: Core, Rugged, and Sport With such high sales — Toyota sold over 475,000 units in the US last year and over 1 million worldwide — they are making a trim for everyone with 7 trims to choose from. There are three groupings of Core, Rugged, and Sport. Core (LE, XLE, Limited): The well-known trims that are by far the most popular. For 2026, they are only available as a hybrid without the option to plug in. Rugged (Woodland): Standard all-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, faux skid plates, and rugged styling tweaks. Available as a standard hybrid or the plug-in version. Shoppers comparing rugged compact crossovers should also look at the 2026 Mazda CX-5. Sport (SE, XSE, GR Sport): The SE and XSE can be optioned with either powertrain. The GR Sport, not previously offered in the US (Europe got a GR Sport on the previous model starting in 2022), only comes with the 320-horsepower plug-in setup. Pricing and Availability While pricing hasn't been released yet, Toyota builds the RAV-4 in the United States, so we expect only a minimal increase in price over the outgoing Hybrid RAV-4, currently a base price of about $33,600 after delivery. The 2026 Toyota RAV-4 goes on sale later this year. More Toyota and Compact SUV Coverage 2027 Toyota Highlander EV: Specs, Range, Price & Trim Toyota Brings Back the C-HR as the Little Stylish EV That Can Toyota bZ4X EV Grows Up with Range, Charging and Updates for 2026 The Mazda CX-5 Grows for 2026 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Prime Has 302 Horsepower
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2026 Toyota RAV-4
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Open Liftgate with Beach Gear
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Two Models Driving in Urban Setting
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport in Red Side Profile at Night
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Front Three-Quarter Action Shot
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV at Charging Station
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Front Three-Quarter Studio Shot
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Rear Three-Quarter Action on Bridge
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Side Profile Studio Shot
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Interior Front Seats with Red Accents
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Rear Three-Quarter at Cabin in Redwood Forest
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition Front Three-Quarter Studio Shot
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Interior Dashboard and Cockpit
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition Driving Through Forest Road
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Edition Parked at Lakeside
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited Side Profile Studio Shot in Blue
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited Rear Three-Quarter Studio Shot in Blue
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited Front Three-Quarter Studio Shot in Blue
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Interior with Panoramic Sunroof and Beach View
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Lineup Three Models Studio Shot
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Towing a Trailer in Suburban Neighborhood
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited Beach
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Limited
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GRSport City Parked at Night
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GRSport Country Road Driving
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GRSport Charging
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GRSport Front
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GRSport City Driving
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GRSport Side
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GRSport Interior Seats
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Camping
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland UrbanRock front
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