The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 have been fiercely battling each other for sales superiority since arriving on the market back in the nineties. Now, nearly 30 years later, the machinery, tech, and shopper have all evolved considerably. Today, in 2025, both Honda and Toyota have announced plans for their 2026 model year CR-V and RAV4, respectively. There’s plenty going on with these two best-sellers in 2025 and 2026. Below, we’ll see what’s new and compare the latest versions of these market stalwarts side by side.