Toyota Raises RAV4 Woodland Ground Clearance by One Inch for 2027

Toyota has released a modest update for the 2027 model year RAV4, affecting both the off-road Woodland version and the entire plug-in hybrid lineup. The Woodland received revised suspension that increases ground clearance by roughly one inch. For a crossover designed for rough terrain and country roads, this is a noticeable gain, although it is an adjustment rather than a new generation of the model.

For plug-in hybrid owners, the main change concerns charging. All such RAV4 versions now feature an NACS port, which is used in the North American charging station system and is gradually becoming a common standard for electric vehicles. The hybrids also gained support for Level 3 direct current fast charging, which allows the battery to charge considerably faster than from a regular outlet or a standard alternating current station. Both changes are about more than convenience: they make the plug-in versions compatible with the broader network of stations already being developed by manufacturers and charging infrastructure operators.

The update does not come with a major model overhaul, and this is reflected in pricing. According to reports, the price of the 2027 model year RAV4 has risen only slightly, but exact new prices are not given. Detailed information on trim levels and technical specifications, which could show which components beyond the suspension and charging equipment have changed, is also not reported.

The start of sales for the updated RAV4 and dealer availability are likewise unknown. These details will probably emerge later, when Toyota publishes the full specifications for the 2027 model year. Until then the picture remains incomplete: the raised suspension on the Woodland, the new NACS port and Level 3 fast charging on the hybrids, and a moderate price increase are confirmed, but without specific figures or details on trim levels.

Source: jalopnik.com

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