Australians look to be missing out on the non-hybrid 2026 Toyota RAV4 offerings available to buyers in China.
The highly-anticipated 2026 Toyota RAV4 will be hybrid only in Australia, but Chinese versions of the upcoming SUV will include a range of petrol-only models.
Documents filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) list seven different variants of the upcoming RAV4-based Wildlander in China, which is produced by the GAC-Toyota joint venture.
Three of the seven listed models will not contain any electric-assisted hybrid systems, and instead will be petrol-powered only, including an all-wheel-drive model being made available to Chinese buyers.
All three of the non-hybrid models are fitted with a 2.0-litre engine, outputting 126kW.
The first of the petrol models is front-wheel drive (FWD), featuring 235/60R18 tyres and an optional panoramic sunroof.
The all-wheel-drive (AWD) petrol model has additional features listed, including a single or two-tone body, and 235/60R18 tyres or 235/50R20 tyres, but no panoramic sunroof option.
The remaining model has the same options as the AWD model, minus the AWD.
The four hybrid Wildlander models, according to MIIT documentation, include two with an electrified 2.0-litre engine outputting a claimed 112kW to the front axle, and two with a electrified 2.5-litre engine outputting 136kW to all four wheels.
In contrast all 11 variants of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 confirmed for Australia are hybrid models.
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