Now that we have entered the final quarter of 2025, the Q3 sales results are starting to roll in. Toyota enjoyed an impressively successful run during this period, reporting a 14.2-percent sales increase year-on-year. The Toyota RAV4 is a big reason for this success, despite an all-new generation model set to arrive on the new vehicle market in the coming months. The midsize SUV continues to set sales records that even surpass the highly popular HEV-only new-generation Toyota Camry. As of Q3 2025, it looks like the gap between the two models just continues to get bigger.Just last year, a Toyota spokesperson confirmed that the brand sees the RAV4 as the new Camry. It excels at being a versatile family car suited for multiple environments that also isn't too complicated and intimidating to drive. Crossovers and SUVs have been experiencing a steady demand increase with each year that passes as more and more consumers demand an increased ride height, better capabilities, and broader versatility, even if it costs more. The increasing gap between the RAV4 and Camry sales figures is a key example of this, prompting Toyota to focus more on its crossover and SUV line. The RAV4's Success Just Won't Stop More Americans Keep Ordering Them Craig Cole | TopSpeed As of September 2025, Toyota confirms that it was able to sell 36,599 individual RAV4 copies in a single month, resulting in its tally for the year so far coming in at 358,134 copies. By comparison, Toyota was able to sell 24,521 copies of the next-best-selling model, the Camry, bringing its year-to-date result up to 234,426 copies. Mind you, this doesn't include the RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid's numbers, which stand at 12,830 and 1,952 examples, respectively. RAV4 vs. Camry Sales Figures For reference, Toyota's entire monthly volume for September, excluding Lexus sales, comes in at 110,110 copies, with 1,115,150 cars sold this year so far. Top 5 Toyota-Selling Models Modest Performance From A Dependable Drivetrain The RAV4 Succeeds Despite Being Less Powerful Than The Camry Toyota TheToyota RAV4 Hybrid features the brand's naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine, which generates 176 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque without any electrical assistance, with a dual-motor setup for the all-wheel-drive system.Toyota doesn't disclose combined torque figures for most of its hybridized products, but confirms that the system generates a combined 219 horsepower output. The ICE produces 176 horsepower, while the front electric motor generates 118 horsepower and 149 pound-feet. The rear motor produces 54 horsepower and 89 pound-feet of torque. The result is a fairly respectable 7.3-second 0-60 MPH time and 117 MPH top speed. This model tows up to 1,750 pounds. 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Specs And Performance PowertrainICEHEVEngine2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder And Two Permanent-Magnet MotorsTransmissionEight-Speed AutomaticeCVTCombined Horsepower203 HP @ 6,000 RPM219 HPCombined Torque184 LB-FT @ 5,000 RPM163 LB-FTDrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive Or All-Wheel DriveAll-wheel Drive Integrated Management0-60 MPH8.4-8.2 Seconds7.3 SecondsTop Speed115 MPH117 MPHTowing Capacity1,500 Pounds1,750 PoundsThe ICE RAV4 features the same powertrain, sans the electric motors, resulting in it employing a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission. It's also available with a front-wheel-drive system. The system produces 203 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 184 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 RPM. Selecting the two-wheel-drive model gets you from 0 to 60 MPH in 8.4 seconds, which comes down to 8.2 seconds if you select the all-wheel-drive system. Both drivetrains are limited to a 115 MPH top speed and 1,500-pound towing capacity. Impressive Fuel Consumption And Range Returns Even The Non-HEV RAV4 Saves You Money Toyota The RAV4 Hybrid's class-leading fuel consumption is another reason why consumers value it so highly, resulting in its impressive long-term value retention. According to the EPA, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will cost you $46 to refuel the 14.5-gallon tank. It also estimates that you'll spend up to $1,200 on fuel every year and that you'll get to save up to $2,250 on gasoline every five years. It will cost approximately $2.03 to drive over 25 miles. Opting for the Woodland Edition increases your annual fuel cost by $100 and decreases your five-year savings by $500. On average, this model will cost you $2.14 to drive 25 miles.This version of the RAV4 sips fuel like an economy car and yet still delivers surprisingly good performance.- Craig Cole, TopSpeed JournalistWhere efficiency is concerned, the EPA estimates that the standard Hybrid will return a 41/38/39 MPG fuel consumption on the city/highway/combined cycle and return a 566-mile range on a full tank of gasoline. The Woodland returns a 38/35/37 MPG result with a slightly less preferable 536-mile range due to its larger wheels and multi-terrain tires. 2025 Toyota RAV4 EPA Estimates ModelRAV4 HybridHybrid Woodland EditionRAV4 FWDRAV4 AWD LERAV4 AWDRAV4 AWD With Stop/StartFuel Consumption (City)41 MPG38 MPG27 MPG27 MPG25 MPG27 MPGFuel Consumption (Highway)38 MPG35 MPG34 MPG34 MPG33 MPG33 MPGFuel Consumption (Combined)39 MPG37 MPG30 MPG30 MPG28 MPG29 MPGRange566 Miles536 Miles435 Miles435 Miles406 Miles420 MilesFive-Year Fuel Savings$2,500$2,000$500$500$0$250Annual Fuel Cost$1,200$1,300$1,600$1,600$1,700$1,700Cost To Drive 25 Miles$2.03$2.14$2.64$2.64$2.83$2.73Cost To Fill The Tank$46$46$46$46$46$46Tank Size14.5 Gallons14.5 Gallons14.5 Gallons14.5 Gallons14.5 Gallons14.5 GallonsThe base front-wheel-drive RAV4 is the most efficient ICE mode, returning a 27/34/30 MPG consumption estimate and a 435-mile range figure. This model saves you up to $500 in fuel costs over five years and will cost you $1,600 to refuel every year. You can also expect to spend $2.64 to drive 25 miles and $46 to fill up the tank. Interestingly, the LE with all-wheel drive doesn't become any heavier on fuel.Toyota If you select the RAV4 all-wheel-drive without a stop-start ignition system, you can expect an estimated 25/33/28 MPG consumption average and a 406-mile range claim. The EPA also estimates that this won't save you anything on fuel over five years and will cost $1,700 to keep refueled every year. This model will cost $2.83 to drive 25 miles.Adding stop-start improves the consumption to 27/33/29 MPG and increases the range to 420 miles. You'll also get to save $250 in fuel costs over five years while spending $1,700 on fuel every year and $2.73 to drive 25 miles. The Camry Trumps The RAV4 In Efficiency ToyotaThe front-wheel drive Toyota Camry LE is the most efficient model, returning a 53/50/51 MPG consumption result on the city/highway/combined cycle with a 663-mile range claim from the 13-gallon tank. It also indicates that this will save you up to $4,000 in fuel costs every five years and costs $1.59 to drive every 25 miles. It is set to cost you $950 in fuel every year, making it a more cost-effective option compared to the RAV4. 2025 Toyota Camry EPA Fuel Consumption Estimates The all-wheel-drive XSE is the least frugal model, but this is only by a fractional amount. The EPA indicates that it returns a 44/43/44 MPG result with a 572-mile range claim and suggests that this will save you up to $3,250 in fuel costs every five years and cost $1.84 to drive every 25 miles. The flagship all-wheel-drive XSE is just a bit more expensive to run, with its $1,050 annual fuel cost. Toyota's Strategic Pricing Strategy For The RAV4 And Camry A Pleasant Balance Of Affordability And Value Toyota Toyota only sells the RAV4 range in five different trims, which include the $29,800 LE, $31,310 XLE, $34,200 XLE Premium, and $38,105 Limited. When it comes to standard features, you won't notice any differences between the ICE and HEV ranges for the sake of maintaining consistency throughout the catalog. At the entry level, standard features include: Eight-inch touchscreen display Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Six-speaker sound system Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE starts at $32,850, while the Limited sits at the top of the range at $41,155. Toyota also makes the RAV4 Hybrid range a bit more diverse by including the special Woodland trim, which costs $36,070. 2025 Toyota RAV4 And RAV4 Hybrid Pricing ICEHybridLE$29,800$32,850XLE$31,310$34,360SEN/A$35,545Woodland EditionN/A$36,070XLE Premium $34,200$37,250XSEN/A$38,510Limited$38,105$41,155If you prefer the XLE, this will cost you $34,360, while the XLE Premium will have you increasing your budget to $37,250XLE Premium will have you increasing your budget to $36,700. Toyota charges a $1,450 delivery fee for all RAV4 units, both hybrids and ICEs. Toyota doesn't offer many optional extras for the RAV4 range, but there are some available packages for select trims.Toyota Toyota kicks the 2025 Camry range off at $28,700 for the base LE front-wheel-drive model, making it themost competitively priced hybrid vehicle in the segment. Following this is the $31,000 SE and $33,700 XLE. 2025 Toyota Camry Pricing FWDAWDLE$28,700$30,225SE$31,000$32,625XLE$33,700$35,225XSE$34,900$36,420The most expensive Camry option is the XSE, which starts at $34,900. Toyota offers the all-wheel-drive system across all trims for an additional $1,525. All of these prices exclude the brand's $1,135 destination fee.