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Toyota's 2027 RAV4 PHEV Woodland gets a revised suspension and 9.1 inches of ground clearance
New springs, shocks and jounce bumpers lift the Woodland, and every 2027 RAV4 PHEV gets a NACS port, with prices starting at $42,100.
A taller Woodland
The 2027 RAV4 has a revised suspension for the PHEV Woodland grade that raises ground clearance to 9.1 inches [1]. If you are shopping the plug-in version of the RAV4, which was Toyota's best-selling nameplate in the US last year, this is the change that sets the Woodland apart [2].
Toyota updated the Woodland suspension for 2027 with new springs, shocks, and jounce bumpers [2]. The Woodland also has all-terrain tires, roof rails, and a tow-hitch receiver [1].
Charging gets a NACS port
All PHEV grades get a NACS port for 2027 [1]. The port is built in and has Level 3 DC fast-charging capability [2]. It lets drivers use Tesla Superchargers without a separate adapter [2].
At home, all PHEV grades include an 11 kW onboard AC charger [2]. The PHEV setup pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors and a high-capacity traction battery [2].
Grades and prices
PHEV models are available in SE, XSE, Woodland, and GR SPORT grades [1]. Starting prices are $42,100 for the SE, $47,800 for the XSE, $46,055 for the Woodland, and $49,100 for the GR Sport [2]. Those prices exclude a $1,595 destination fee [2].
The GR Sport has GT-tuned suspension and steering, sports seating, and a standard PHEV powertrain with AWD [2]. All RAV4 models have the Toyota Audio Multimedia system and Toyota Safety Sense as standard equipment [1].
All 2027 RAV4s come with standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 [2]. It includes Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Proactive Driving Assist, and a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection [2].
Timing and the hybrid alternative
RAV4 HEV models are expected to reach dealerships later this year, while PHEV models are expected to follow in early 2027 [2]. The 2027 RAV4 HEV starts at $32,300 for the LE FWD grade [2].
The Australian PHEV lineup
Toyota is adding a GXL 2WD PHEV variant in Australia, arriving in the first quarter of 2027 as the fourth RAV4 PHEV variant [3]. It shares its drivetrain with the XSE 2WD: a 2.5-liter engine, a front electric motor making 151.4kW and 272Nm, and a combined system output of 201kW [3].
The GXL 2WD PHEV has a 22.7kWh battery, DC fast charging up to 50kW, and AC charging up to 11kW [3]. Toyota claims 121km of electric-only range on the WLTP cycle [3].
Exact Australian pricing for the GXL 2WD PHEV has not been confirmed [3]. The XSE 2WD PHEV has a before-on-roads starting price of $58,840 in Australia [3]. The RAV4 PHEV has made up approximately 30 percent of all RAV4 sales in Australia since its June debut [3].
AWD variants get Rock & Dirt and Mud & Sand drive modes from Q4 2026, replacing the previous Trail/Snow setup [3].
What it means for you
If you want the PHEV Woodland, the revised suspension gives it 9.1 inches of ground clearance [1]. It comes with all-terrain tires, roof rails, and a tow-hitch receiver, and it starts at $46,055 before the $1,595 destination fee [1][2].
If you plan to charge away from home, every 2027 RAV4 PHEV has a built-in NACS port that works with Tesla Superchargers without an adapter [2]. PHEV models are expected in early 2027, and HEV models are expected at dealerships later this year [2].
Sources
- 2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid - Toyota USA Newsroom — Toyota USA Newsroom
- Toyota updates the 2027 RAV4 PHEV with an NACS port and up to 52 miles of EV range — Electrek
- Toyota RAV4 GXL 2WD PHEV Launches Q1 2027 — TopSpeed
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