Toyota's New Software Platform
Toyota has introduced its new software platform, Arene, with the debut of the 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid.
The 2026 RAV4 can drive up to 50 miles on electric power alone and marks a significant step in Toyota's slow EV rollout.
- The sixth-generation RAV4 is now hybrid-only and has grown in size and features.
- The RAV4 GR plug-in hybrid showcases Toyota's efforts to catch up in the software race.
The company is finally showing its hand in the software race that will define the next decade of cars.
The new RAV4 provides important cues on how future Toyota EVs might look and feel inside, highlighting the significance of software in the upcoming decade.
Author's summary: Toyota debuts new software platform with 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid.