Which Toyota RAV4 years have AWD or 4WD?
The Toyota RAV4 offers AWD or 4WD in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, optional on the LE, Limited and XLE. In 2026 it's standard on the Limited, Woodland, XSE, GR SPORT (Prime), SE (Prime), Woodland (Prime) and XSE (Prime), optional on the LE, SE and XLE Premium.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Woodland, XSE, GR SPORT (Prime), SE (Prime), Woodland (Prime) and XSE (Prime). Optional on the LE, SE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), SE (Hybrid), Woodland (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid), XLE Premium (Hybrid), XSE (Hybrid), SE (Prime) and XSE (Prime). Optional on the LE, Limited, XLE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Adventure, TRD Off-Road, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), SE (Hybrid), Woodland (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid), XLE Premium (Hybrid), XSE (Hybrid), SE (Prime) and XSE (Prime). Optional on the LE, Limited, XLE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Adventure, TRD Off-Road, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), SE (Hybrid), Woodland (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid), XLE Premium (Hybrid), XSE (Hybrid), SE (Prime) and XSE (Prime). Optional on the LE, Limited, XLE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Adventure, TRD Off-Road, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), SE (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid), XLE Premium (Hybrid), XSE (Hybrid), SE (Prime) and XSE (Prime). Optional on the LE, Limited, XLE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Adventure, TRD Off-Road, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid), XLE Premium (Hybrid), XSE (Hybrid), SE (Prime) and XSE (Prime). Optional on the LE, Limited, XLE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Adventure, TRD Off-Road, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XSE (Hybrid). Optional on the LE, Limited, XLE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Adventure, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XSE (Hybrid). Optional on the LE, Limited, XLE and XLE Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2018 | Optional | Optional on the Adventure, LE, Limited, Platinum, SE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2017 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited, Platinum, SE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid). Optional on the LE, Limited, SE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2015 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Toyota RAV4
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof