The gas-electric version of Toyota's popular compact crossover, the RAV4 Hybrid proves that you can have both all-wheel drive and exceptional efficiency. You don't have give up performance, either. The RAV4 Hybrid actually develops more power than its gasoline counterpart.
Every RAV4 Hybrid now comes with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking.
The RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a pair of electric motors. Total output is 194 horsepower, 18 more than you get from the gas-only model. All-wheel drive comes standard, along with a continuously variation automatic transmission (CVT). An onboard battery pack feeds the electric motors.
Fuel efficiency is superb for an all-wheel drive vehicle. The RAV4 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined (34 city/30 highway), which beats the comparably equipped gas model by 8 mpg. Due to the placement of the Hybrid's battery pack, there's a slight loss in cargo capacity, from 73.3 cubic feet to 70.6. But the RAV4 is already one of the most cargo-hungry compact crossovers around, so you probably won't notice the missing cubes.
The RAV4 Hybrid is available in popularly equipped XLE and loaded Limited trims:
Carries plenty of desirable features, including a sunroof, a power liftgate, keyless ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, and Toyota's Entune Audio Plus infotainment system with a navigation app and satellite and HD radio. Newly standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with active lane keeping assist, and front collision mitigation with automatic braking. The XLE is eligible for the Entune Premium Audio package, which adds an integrated navigation system, a full suite of smartphone apps, and a larger touchscreen. Those upgrades are included when you step up to the Convenience package, which also gets you rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring.
Comes standard with all of the XLE's options, plus 18-inch wheels, leatherette upholstery, a power driver seat with memory, and programmable smartkey access. The available Advanced Technology package tacks on surround-view cameras and an 11-speaker JBL sound system.
The Hybrid starts out with a good deal more equipment than the regular RAV4, so options are less of an issue. If you do feel the need to add anything, we recommend simply stepping up to the Limited, where almost everything is included.
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