XSE AWD
What the XSE adds over the LE (+$15,300)
| Spec | LE | XSE |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 327.7 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 281.9 mm | 315.0 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 70.4 cu-ft | 63.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 37.8 cu-ft | 33.6 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3640 lbs | 4540 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3640 lbs | 4540 lbs |
| Horsepower | 226 hp | 324 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 172 lb-ft |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4920 lbs | 5530 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 47 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 43 mpg | 40 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 40 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,900 | $47,200 |
| Overall height | 66.7 in | 66.9 in |
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.9-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, 9-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 360L with 3-month trial, 2 - 45w Front USB-C, 2 - 15w Rear USB-C Charging Ports and 1 center console media USB-C charging port, 8-way power front passenger seat with seatback pocket, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function and lumbar support, All-Terrain tires, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Black Woodland and powertrain badging, Blue interior stitching accents, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (LE, XLE Premium, SE, XSE, Woodland, LTD), Heated Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated front seats, Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection, Height-adjustable, hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, Integrated Rigid Industries LED fog lights, Leather-trimmed shift lever with sequential mode, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), One 120V/1500W auxiliary power outlet in front instrument panel storage tray (PHEV Woodland and XSE), Panoramic View Monitor with 3D 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View (PHEV), Panoramic View Monitor with 3D 360-degree Overhead View, and Curb View, Piano black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, Single Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, and panic functions, power liftgate and remote illuminated entry, Sport Paddle Shifters (PHEV), Two-tone exterior color, Unique Woodland branded raised black roof rails with cross bars, Uniquely patterned perforated soft-touch door and dash panels with interior orange accents, Woodland all-weather floor mats and cargo liner
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 327.7 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 315.0 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 66.9 in |
| Overall length | 181 in |
| Overall width | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | Atkinson Cycle |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 324 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 43 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 40 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $47,200 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-mounted parallel-type |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/50R20 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4540 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4540 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5530 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1250 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety24 std · 0 opt
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/Eco Mode (DRCC)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 (TSS 4.0) — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/Eco Mode (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Driving Assist
- Panoramic View Monitor with 3D 360-degree Overhead View, and Curb View
- Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
- Adjustable front shoulder anchors
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Hold
- Front and outboard second-row seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
- Front and rear side-impact door beams
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
- Panoramic View Monitor with 3D 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View (PHEV)
- Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Traction Control (TRAC)
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
- Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert
Infotainment11 std · 1 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Spotify® – separate subscription required) compatibility. 30-day trial subscription with Unlimited Hotspot Data
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command via steering wheel
- 12.9-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, 9-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 360L with 3-month trial
- 2 - 45w Front USB-C, 2 - 15w Rear USB-C Charging Ports and 1 center console media USB-C charging port
- Drive Connect — 1-year trial for Limited AWD, XSE, GR SPORT; capable/subscription required for others
- Drive Recorder Dash Cam- integrated drive recording system that utilizes front and rear (front and Panoramic View Monitor if equipped) camera systems for video recording
- Remote Connect — 1-year trial subscription
- Safety Connect® — 5-year minimum trial subscription
- Service Connect — 5-year minimum trial subscription
- Single Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
- Steering wheel controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA) optional
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Height-adjustable, hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, and panic functions, power liftgate and remote illuminated entry
- Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
- One 120V/1500W auxiliary power outlet in front instrument panel storage tray (PHEV Woodland and XSE)
- Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic functions, and remote illuminated entry
- Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter and rear-seat vents
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated front seats
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function and lumbar support
- 6-way manual front passenger seat with seatback pocket
- 60/40 split reclining fold-flat rear seat with center armrest and cup holders
- 8-way power front passenger seat with seatback pocket
- Fabric-trimmed seats; 8-way manual-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way manual front passenger seat with seatback pocket
Interior11 std · 1 opt
- Heated Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver optional
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
- 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable settings, integrated multimedia information, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel gauge, hybrid energy monitor, battery charge meter, fuel economy information, trip timer, shift-position and scheduled maintenance indicators, and warning messages
- Blue interior stitching accents
- Leather-trimmed shift lever with sequential mode
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Overhead console with maplights, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® button
- Sport Paddle Shifters (PHEV)
- Uniquely patterned perforated soft-touch door and dash panels with interior orange accents
- Woodland all-weather floor mats and cargo liner
- Day/night rearview mirror
Exterior13 std · 2 opt
- Panoramic glass roof with front power tilt/slide moonroof optional
- LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs) and front side marker lamp with chrome accent, Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- All-Terrain tires
- Black Woodland and powertrain badging
- Integrated Rigid Industries LED fog lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Low-profile black roof rails
- Piano black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
- Two-tone exterior color
- Unique Woodland branded raised black roof rails with cross bars
- Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with de-icer function and intermittent rear window wiper optional
- Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Color-keyed upper front bumper, and satin black lower front bumper, overfenders and rear bumper
- Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (LE, XLE Premium, SE, XSE, Woodland, LTD)
- Center console with covered storage compartment, reversible armrest/console tray, two cup holders, drive mode (trail, snow, normal and EV mode), auto LSD/VSC, Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and automatic Brake Hold controls, and front storage tray
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tonneau cover
- Height-adjustable rear cargo area deck board
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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Common questions about the XSE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE?
The manufacturer lists $47,200 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE. That is $15,300 above the LE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE add over the LE?
Against the LE, 30 features become standard that the LE does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.