# Toyota improves RAV4 in Japan, plug-in hybrid version expected in 2027

> Toyota launched an improved version of the RAV4 in Japan on November 2, 2026, notably including Multi Terrain Select on Adventure trims. The plug-in hybrid variant will not arrive until January 6, 2027.

**In brief**: Launches and reviews event (severity: low) involving Toyota, in Japon, first detected on 2 November 2026 at 01:00. Reported by 4 sources (4 articles), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 10:10.

- Category: Launches and reviews
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Japon
- Brands: Toyota
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 01:00
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 10:10
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1979-toyota-improves-rav4-in-japan-plug-in-hybrid-version-expected-in-2027

## Sources (4 articles)

- [RAV4を一部改良 | トヨタ | グローバルニュースルーム | トヨタ自動車株式会社 公式企業サイト](https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/toyota/44936457.html) — Toyota (salle de presse), 2 November 2026 at 01:00
- [トヨタ、「RAV4」を一部改良 オフロードでの走破性向上を支援する「マルチテレインセレクト」新搭載](https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2153153.html) — car.watch.impress.co.jp, 2 November 2026 at 08:10
- [トヨタ、『RAV4』を一部改良…「マルチテレインセレクト」搭載](https://response.jp/article/2026/11/02/418520.html) — レスポンス（Response.jp）, 2 November 2026 at 09:00
- [新車454万円！ トヨタ新型「RAV4」発表！ 悪路もガンガン走れる「制御モード」搭載でめちゃタフ仕様！ 独自の「4WDシステム」＆“2つのパワトレ”も魅力的な「クロスオーバーSUV」とは](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1134266) — kuruma-news.jp, 2 November 2026 at 10:10

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Toyota improves RAV4 in Japan, plug-in hybrid version expected in 2027”, https://mecapress.com/events/1979-toyota-improves-rav4-in-japan-plug-in-hybrid-version-expected-in-2027
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology