Toyota has been lagging in the software race due to its slow EV rollout. However, the 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid is set to catch up with the debut of Toyota's new software platform, Arene.
The sixth-generation RAV4, now hybrid-only and larger, features the RAV4 GR plug-in hybrid, which can drive up to 50 miles on electric power alone.
The company is finally showing its hand in the software race that will define the next decade of cars.
The new RAV4 provides important cues on how future Toyota EVs might look and feel inside, highlighting the significance of software in the upcoming decade of cars.
Author's summary: Toyota debuts new software platform Arene in 2026 RAV4.