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Toyota RAV4 Ground Clearance: 2026 by Grade
Most 2026 RAV4 grades share one ground clearance figure, but the Woodland sits higher and the Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT sits lower. Here are toyota.com's clearance and approach and departure angles for every RAV4 and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid grade, plus the traction aids by grade, read November 3, 2026.
8.1 in.most 2026 grades
8.5 in.Woodland, hybrid and plug-in
7.5 in.Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT
20° / 24°Woodland approach / departure
What is the RAV4 ground clearance?
Toyota.com lists 8.1 inches of ground clearance for the 2026 RAV4 LE, SE, XLE Premium, XSE and Limited and the Plug-in Hybrid SE and XSE; 8.5 inches for the RAV4 Woodland and Plug-in Hybrid Woodland; and 7.5 inches for the Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT.
2026 RAV4 ground clearance and angles by grade
| Grade | Drive | Ground clearance (in.) | Approach / departure (deg.) | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | FWD or AWD | 8.1 | 19 / 23 | 17-in. |
| SE | FWD or AWD | 8.1 | 19 / 23 | 18-in. |
| XLE Premium | FWD or AWD | 8.1 | 19 / 23 | 18-in. |
| XSE | AWD | 8.1 | 19 / 23 | 20-in. |
| Limited | AWD | 8.1 | 19 / 23 | 18-in. |
| Woodland | AWD | 8.5 | 20 / 24 | 18-in. |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE | AWD | 8.1 | 19 / 23 | 18-in. |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE | AWD | 8.1 | 19 / 23 | 20-in. |
| Plug-in Hybrid Woodland | AWD | 8.5 | 20 / 24 | 18-in. |
| Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT | AWD | 7.5 | 19 / 23 | 20-in. |
From toyota.com's 2026 RAV4 and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid specifications pages (dimensions, mechanical/performance and exterior listings), read November 3, 2026. Every grade uses a hybrid powertrain; FWD is front-wheel drive and AWD is all-wheel drive.
What changes by grade
Toyota.com lists 8.1 inches and 19-degree approach and 23-degree departure angles for the RAV4 LE, SE and XLE Premium (front-wheel or all-wheel drive), the all-wheel-drive XSE and Limited, and the Plug-in Hybrid SE and XSE. Wheel size does not change the listed figure: the 17-inch LE, the 18-inch grades and the 20-inch XSE are all listed at 8.1 inches.
The Woodland grades are listed at 8.5 inches with 20-degree approach and 24-degree departure angles. The Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT is listed at 7.5 inches, the lowest figure in the 2026 RAV4 lineup, with an overall height of 65.4 inches.
For comparison, toyota.com lists 8.0 inches for every 2026 Highlander grade.
Drive modes and traction aids by grade
| Feature | Availability |
|---|---|
| SPORT, Eco, NORMAL, EV, TRAIL and SNOW drive modes | Listed with the powertrain on every RAV4 and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid grade |
| Downhill Assist Control | Standard on every all-wheel-drive grade and every Plug-in Hybrid grade; not available on front-wheel-drive grades |
| Hill Start Assist Control | Standard on every grade |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor (front, side and rear views) | Standard on the RAV4 Woodland; not available on the other RAV4 grades; not listed for the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid |
From toyota.com's 2026 RAV4 and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid specifications pages, read November 3, 2026. A specific vehicle's window sticker lists its equipment.
Elgin Toyota hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Elgin Toyota's website, November 3, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Toyota RAV4 ground clearance FAQ
What is the ground clearance of the Toyota RAV4?
Toyota.com lists 8.1 inches for most 2026 RAV4 grades (LE, SE, XLE Premium, XSE and Limited), 8.5 inches for the RAV4 Woodland, and 7.5 inches for the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT.
Which RAV4 has the most ground clearance?
The Woodland. Toyota.com lists 8.5 inches for both the 2026 RAV4 Woodland and the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Woodland, with 20-degree approach and 24-degree departure angles.
Does the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid sit lower?
Only the GR SPORT. Toyota.com lists 7.5 inches for the Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT; the Plug-in Hybrid SE and XSE are listed at 8.1 inches and the Plug-in Hybrid Woodland at 8.5 inches.
Does all-wheel drive add ground clearance?
Not on toyota.com's figures. The LE, SE and XLE Premium are listed at 8.1 inches with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Does the RAV4 have more ground clearance than a Highlander?
Slightly, for most grades. Toyota.com lists 8.1 inches for most 2026 RAV4 grades against 8.0 inches for every 2026 Highlander grade. The Plug-in Hybrid GR SPORT, at 7.5 inches, sits lower than the Highlander.
Shopping for a RAV4?
Visit Elgin Toyota at 1600 W. Lake St. in Streamwood to talk through which RAV4 grade fits the roads you drive.
Sources
Ground clearance, angles, drive, wheels, drive modes and traction aids are from toyota.com's 2026 RAV4, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and Highlander specifications pages, read November 3, 2026. Address and hours are from Elgin Toyota's own website. Image is illustrative.
- 2026 Toyota RAV4 specifications: ground clearance, approach and departure angles, drive, wheels, drive modes and traction aids by grade, Toyota, read November 3, 2026
- 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid specifications: ground clearance, angles, wheels, overall height and traction aids by grade, Toyota, read November 3, 2026
- 2026 Toyota Highlander specifications: ground clearance, Toyota, read November 3, 2026
- Address and hours, Elgin Toyota, November 3, 2026
