2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
$27,385 – $34,280 MSRP across 4 builds, plus $1,095 destination
From $605/month — $30,570 out the door in Austin, Texas, 60 months at 7% APR, nothing down.
The trim lineup gives shoppers four AWD choices, from the Hybrid LE at $27,385 to the Hybrid Limited at $34,280. Compared with 2017, the starting price is $1,645 lower. Every trim uses a 194 hp hybrid powertrain rated at 32 mpg combined.
Key Specifications
- Horsepower
- 194 hp
- Torque
- 152 lb-ft
- Combined MPG
- 32 mpg
- Max towing
- 1,750 lb
- Max payload
- 900 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 35.6 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 3,925 lb
Base build: Hybrid LE AWD (Natl). Figures vary by build — see each trim.
2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid trims
Each trim comes in one or more builds — drivetrain, cab and bed choices with their own price and weight. Compare ticks the trim's base build; every build is listed below.
Across all 4 builds
- Horsepower
- 194 hp
- Torque
- 152 lb-ft
- Combined MPG
- 32 mpg
- Max towing
- 1,750 lb
- Max payload
- 900 lb
- Curb weight
- 3,925–3,950 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 35.6 cu ft
Buying a used 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
- Price when new
- $27,385 – $34,280
- MSRP, plus $1,095 destination
Figures are as published when the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid was new; a used car's price depends on its mileage, condition and history. Before you buy, check the car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether its recall repairs were done.
2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Specifications & Features
Specifications of the Hybrid LE AWD (Natl) build. Figures for other trims are on their individual pages.
2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid builds & prices (4)
Tick up to 4 builds — from this or any other vehicle — to compare them spec by spec.
2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid recalls (3)
NHTSA safety recall campaigns issued for the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific car has had the remedy applied.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYOct 31, 2023 NHTSA 23V734000 · 1,853,568 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSJun 27, 2019 NHTSA 19V503000 · 1,325 vehicles
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSDec 19, 2017 NHTSA 17V831000 · 649 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid FAQ
- How much did the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid cost new?
- The 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid started at $27,385 MSRP for the Hybrid LE AWD (Natl) and went up to $34,280 for the Hybrid Limited AWD (Natl). A $1,095 destination charge was added to every build.
- What trims does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid come in?
- The 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid comes in 4 trims: Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid SE and Hybrid Limited, across 4 builds.
- How much horsepower does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid have?
- The 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid makes 194 hp. The engine is 2.5L Gas/Electric I-4.
- What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid get?
- The 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid is rated at 32 mpg combined.
- Does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid come with all-wheel drive?
- Yes. The 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid is offered with AWD.
- How much can the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid tow?
- The 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid is rated to tow 1,750 lb.
- How many people does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid seat?
- The 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid seats 5.
- Does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the remedy has been applied.
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Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.