A year ago, we took a look at the best Toyota RAV4 model years to buy. In that story, we told you that the 2022 Toyota RAV4 easily earns a spot on the list with fewer-than-average online complaints and higher-than-averaege reliability ratings,

The Toyota RAV4 has stood for decades as a symbol of an affordable and practical vehicle with stellar dependability. However, with the current fifth-generation model, Toyota dialed up the performance by adding a plug-in hybrid powertrain packing 302 hp.

Toyota is overhauling the RAV4, and its most popular vehicle might only offer a hybrid powertrain for its next generation.

After six years, the 5th-gen RAV4 is making way for a "new" model, though it might not be as fresh as Toyota would like you to believe

Both hybrid SUVs provide comfortable and supportive seats, but the Tucson Hybrid’s are more plush. Both hybrid SUVs boast comfortable ride quality; however, the Hyundai has an edge, with its smoother ride giving it the advantage. The Tucson Hybrid also has a quieter hybrid powertrain. The RAV4 Hybrid tends to drone when accelerating.

Here's our first look at the next-generation Toyota RAV4. Spy photographers recently caught a prototype testing in public on the street of Detroit, wearing a full camouflage wrap with some false panels underneath.