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2026 model year · Sixth generation (2026)

Toyota RAV4 ground clearance

Ground clearance, 20267.5–8.5 in

Maker191–216 mm

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has 7.5–8.5 in of ground clearance, depending on trim.

Angles: approach 19.0–20.0°; departure 23.0–24.0°.

2026 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information
Model years
2019–2026
Configurations
13
Approach
19.0–20.0°

01 / Tables

RAV4 ground clearance by model year

Ground clearance is the gap between the ground and the lowest part of the vehicle. The approach, breakover and departure angles are the steepest slopes it can drive onto, over and off before the bumper, the belly or the tail touches. Every 2026 RAV4 has the Electronically controlled CVT. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2026 Toyota RAV4

Sixth generation (2026): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2026 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 1inApproach source 1°Departure source 1°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · 5 trims8.119.023.0
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridFront-wheel drive · LE, SE, XLE Premium8.119.023.0
Electronic on-demand all-wheel driveWoodland · Any engine8.520.024.0
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · SE, XSE8.1 source 219.0 source 223.0 source 2
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · GR SPORT7.5 source 219.0 source 223.0 source 2

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2025 Toyota RAV4

Fifth generation (XA50): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2025 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 3inApproach source 3°Departure source 3°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · 6 trims8.119.021.0
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · Woodland8.118.020.0
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · SE8.0 source 418.6 source 421.4 source 4
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · XSE8.2 source 418.6 source 421.4 source 4
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · LE, XLE · Any drive8.4 source 519.0 source 521.0 source 5
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited · Any drive8.6 source 519.0 source 521.0 source 5

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2024 Toyota RAV4

Fifth generation (XA50): full specs

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2024 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 8inApproach source 8°Departure source 8°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · 6 trims8.1 source 619.0 source 621.0 source 6
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · Woodland8.1 source 618.0 source 620.0 source 6
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · SE8.0 source 718.6 source 721.4 source 7
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · XSE8.2 source 718.6 source 721.4 source 7
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · LE, XLE · Any drive8.419.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · 4 trims8.619.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderFront-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited8.619.021.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2023 Toyota RAV4

Fifth generation (XA50). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2023 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 11inApproach source 11°Departure source 11°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · 6 trims8.1 source 919.0 source 921.0 source 9
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · Woodland8.1 source 918.0 source 920.0 source 9
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · SE8.1 source 1018.6 source 1021.4 source 10
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · XSE8.3 source 1018.6 source 1021.4 source 10
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · LE, XLE · Any drive8.419.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · 4 trims8.619.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderFront-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited8.619.021.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2022 Toyota RAV4

Fifth generation (XA50). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2022 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 13inApproach source 13°Departure source 13°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · 6 trims8.1 source 1219.0 source 1221.0 source 12
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · LE, XLE · Any drive8.419.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · 4 trims8.619.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderFront-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited8.619.021.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2021 Toyota RAV4

Fifth generation (XA50). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2021 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 16inApproach source 16°Departure source 16°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · 5 trims8.1 source 1419.0 source 1421.0 source 14
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · SE8.1 source 1518.6 source 1521.4 source 15
2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · XSE8.3 source 1518.6 source 1521.4 source 15
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · LE, XLE · Any drive8.419.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · 4 trims8.619.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderFront-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited8.619.021.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2020 Toyota RAV4

Fifth generation (XA50). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2020 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 18inApproach source 18°Departure source 18°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · 4 trims8.1 source 1719.0 source 1721.0 source 17
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · LE, XLE · Any drive8.419.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · 4 trims8.619.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderFront-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited8.619.021.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2019 Toyota RAV4

Fifth generation (XA50). Show the table

Clearance and angles

MakerUS units

2019 Toyota RAV4 clearance and angles by configuration
ConfigurationClearance source 20inApproach source 20°Departure source 20°
2.5L 4-cylinder hybridElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Electronically controlled CVT · 4 trims8.1 source 1919.0 source 1921.0 source 19
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderDirect Shift 8-speed automatic · LE, XLE · Any drive8.419.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderElectronic on-demand all-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited, Adventure8.619.021.0
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinderFront-wheel drive · Direct Shift 8-speed automatic · XLE Premium, Limited8.619.021.0

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12026 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  2. 22026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  3. 32025 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  4. 42025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  5. 52025 RAV4 Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  6. 62024 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  7. 72024 RAV4 Prime Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  8. 82024 RAV4 Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  9. 92023 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  10. 102023 RAV4 Prime Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  11. 112023 RAV4 Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  12. 122022 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  13. 132022 RAV4 Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  14. 142021 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  15. 152021 RAV4 Prime Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  16. 162021 RAV4 Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  17. 172020 RAV4 Hybrid Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  18. 182020 RAV4 Product Information · Toyota Motor North America
  19. 192019 RAV4 HV Product Information (updated 11/30/2018) · Toyota Motor North America
  20. 202019 RAV4 Product Information (updated 11/30/2018) · Toyota Motor North America

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the RAV4 ground clearance moved

The lowest and highest ground clearance Toyota prints for each model year, newest first, across Sixth generation (2026) and Fifth generation (XA50).

  • The top figure fell by 0.1 in, from 8.6 in in 2025 to 8.5 in in 2026 (Sixth generation (2026) replaced Fifth generation (XA50)).
Toyota RAV4 ground clearance by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2026Sixth generation (2026)7.5 in8.5 in13Sixth generation (2026) specs
2025Fifth generation (XA50)8.0 in8.6 in17Fifth generation (XA50) specs
2024Fifth generation (XA50)8.0 in8.6 in19Fifth generation (XA50) specs
2023Fifth generation (XA50)8.1 in8.6 in19Fifth generation (XA50) specs
2022Fifth generation (XA50)8.1 in8.6 in16Fifth generation (XA50) specs
2021Fifth generation (XA50)8.1 in8.6 in17Fifth generation (XA50) specs
2020Fifth generation (XA50)8.1 in8.6 in14Fifth generation (XA50) specs
2019Fifth generation (XA50)8.1 in8.6 in13Fifth generation (XA50) specs

03 / Most and least

Which RAV4 leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2026
8.5 in
2026 Electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, Electronically controlled CVT, Woodland, any engine.
Lowest in 2026
7.5 in
2026 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, Electronically controlled CVT, Electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, GR SPORT.
Highest of any year, 2025
8.6 in
2025 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, Direct Shift 8-speed automatic, XLE Premium, Limited, any drive.

04 / What changes it

What moves the RAV4 ground clearance

Toyota’s own 2026 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By trim

  • GR SPORT7.5 in
  • LE8.1 in
  • SE8.1 in
  • XLE Premium8.1 in
  • XSE8.1 in
  • Limited8.1 in
  • Woodland8.5 in

05 / Compared

RAV4 against other SUVs

The newest model year we hold for each, ground clearance by Toyota’s and the other makers’ own documents.

SUVs compared on ground clearance
ModelModel yearGround clearance
Toyota RAV420267.5–8.5 in
Ford Bronco20268.3–13.1 in
Jeep Wrangler20269.7–12.9 in
Jeep Grand Cherokee201510.8 in
Chevrolet Tahoe20208.5–10.7 in
Toyota 4Runner2025–20268.1–10.1 in
Lexus GX2025–20268.7–9.8 in
Honda Passport20278.3–9.6 in
Toyota FJ Cruiser20148.7–9.6 in

06 / Next

More on the RAV4

RAV4 specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model pageRAV4 towing3,500 lb in 2026, with every other year.See towingRAV4 payload1,050–1,240 lb in 2022, with every other year.See payloadRAV4 weight3,640–4,540 lb in 2026, with every other year.See weightRAV4 dimensions181.0–182.9 in in 2026, with every other year.See dimensionsRAV4 tires4 stock sizes in 2026, with every other year.See tiresRankingMost ground clearance: SUVs: where the RAV4 places.See the rankingRankingBest approach angle: where the RAV4 places.See the rankingTire size calculatorWhat a bigger tire adds to ground clearance.Compare tire sizes

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the ground clearance of the 2026 RAV4?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has 7.5–8.5 in of ground clearance, depending on trim. Angles: approach 19.0–20.0°; departure 23.0–24.0°.

Which 2026 RAV4 has the most ground clearance?

The 2026 Electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, Electronically controlled CVT, Woodland, any engine, at 8.5 in.

Which 2026 RAV4 has the least ground clearance?

The 2026 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, Electronically controlled CVT, Electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, GR SPORT, at 7.5 in.

What changes the RAV4’s ground clearance?

Trim, by Toyota’s own figures for 2026. By trim: GR SPORT 7.5 in; LE 8.1 in; SE 8.1 in; XLE Premium 8.1 in.

Has the RAV4’s ground clearance changed over the years?

2026: 7.5–8.5 in; 2025: 8.0–8.6 in; 2024: 8.0–8.6 in; 2023: 8.1–8.6 in; 2022: 8.1–8.6 in. The top figure fell by 0.1 in, from 8.6 in in 2025 to 8.5 in in 2026 (Sixth generation (2026) replaced Fifth generation (XA50)).

These are Toyota’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.