Toyota's slow EV rollout has left it behind in the software race, but the 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid is trying to catch up.
The 2026 RAV4 marks the debut of Toyota's new software platform, Arene, which will define the next decade of cars.
The company is finally showing its hand in the software race that will define the next decade of cars.
The new RAV4 has important cues of how future Toyota EVs might look and feel inside, with the RAV4 GR plug-in hybrid able to drive up to 50 miles on electric power alone.
Author's summary: Toyota debuts new software platform Arene in 2026 RAV4.