Det er samme baggrund, på hvilken plug-in hybrid-udgaven af Toyota RAV4 er blevet bygget. Vi har prøvekørt RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid allerede ifm. de første internationale testkørsler i august 2020, så læs artiklerne fra dengang også. Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2.5 Hybrid AWD (2019) vs Ford Kuga 2020 2.5 PHEV Titanium X (2019) vs Volvo XC40 2018 Recharge T5 Plug-in Hybrid (2020) Magazine The History of Geo - Where Only the Name Has Changed The package: Compact, all-wheel-drive, four passenger-door, five-passenger, gasoline/electric plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle. Highlights: Completely restyled and upgraded for 2019, the The 2019 Toyota RAV4 introduced the fifth-generation SUV with tougher looks and a much-needed technology update. It launched with five trim levels and a fuel-efficient hybrid and powerful plug-in hybrid models. The base LE offers standard driver aids and smartphone integration, while the XLE adds more conveniences and blind-spot warning. Options include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a tow hitch receiver. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE. The XLE is priced at $32,735 and adds rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, two additional USB ports and a power-adjustable driver's seat. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is available in four different trim levels, giving you flexibility in finding the RAV4 Hybrid best suited to fit your needs. The base LE includes popular technology features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as an integrated rearview backup camera. Higher-trim models add more features that increase the DBz1Di. Since its launch as the world’s original recreational/lifestyle SUV in 1994, the RAV4 has consistently evolved to meet the changing needs and preferences of customers, with quality, style, performance and versatility that have secured its position as one of the world’s best-selling vehicles. Building on RAV4’s success as a pioneer of hybrid power among SUVs, Toyota is now ready to extend the benefits of the technology with the introduction of the new RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, a new flagship vehicle for its hybrid line-up that promises to be not only more powerful but also more emissions and fuel-efficient than any other in its class. This first plug-in hybrid-electric version of the RAV4 draws on more than 20 years of Toyota leadership in hybrid powertrain technology. It will sit at the pinnacle of the fifth generation RAV4 range, a model that has reaffirmed its historic status as one of Europe’s most popular SUVs with more than 130,000 customer orders since its launch early in 2019, including more than 115,000 hybrids (Western Europe). The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid will offer customers a best-of-both-worlds solution. It features Toyota’s latest hybrid-electric vehicle technology, with higher power and better driving dynamics, and also has a genuine pure electric EV driving capability, free from concerns about driving range or the need to stop to recharge the battery. Performance and efficiency With the experience of developing two generations of its Prius Plug-in Hybrid model, Toyota is well-equipped to produce an effective new powertrain for the RAV4. With full system output of 306 DIN hp/225 kW*, it has the potential to deliver acceleration from rest to 100 km/h in just seconds*, outperforming any of its conventionally powered rivals. Moreover, it is also on course to deliver best-in-class CO2 emissions and fuel economy: Toyota’s pre-homologation, WLTP-standard data indicates CO2 output of less than 29 g/km*. These levels are unmatched by any current D-segment plug-in hybrid AWD SUV. The new RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is constructed on Toyota’s GA-K platform, with added dynamic benefits achieved by locating the hybrid battery beneath the floor. It is also equipped as standard with the Toyota’s AWD-i intelligent electric all-wheel drive system. Toyota has harnessed the boost in performance electric power can deliver to achieve a significant increase in output compared to the standard RAV4 Hybrid. It has developed a new, high-capacity lithium-ion battery and added an enhanced boost converter to the hybrid system’s power control unit. The Hybrid Dynamic Force petrol engine is based on the unit featured in the regular RAV4 Hybrid, with improvements to meet the performance requirements of the plug-in hybrid system. The result is not just rapid off-the-line acceleration: the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid has a greater driving range in electric EV mode, with zero petrol consumption and exhaust emissions. With four driving modes available, the driver can switch seamlessly from hybrid to pure EV driving. This new EV mode enables the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid to cover more than 65 km* on electric power alone (battery charge and driving conditions permitting), further than any competitor plug-in hybrid SUV and beyond the 50 km average European daily commuting distance. Moreover, speeds up to 135 km/h can be reached without any intervention of the internal combustion engine, even under full acceleration. Intelligent hybrid battery packaging The compact dimensions of the lithium-ion battery allow it to be contained entirely beneath the vehicle floor. With minimal intrusion in the load space, cargo capacity is a generous 520 litres. The battery’s location low in the vehicle also helps give the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid a low centre of gravity, enhancing handling stability and ride comfort. High-efficiency heat pump air conditioning In its scrutiny of every detail that can contribute to the overall efficient performance of the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota adopted the heat pump air conditioning system it introduced as a world-first in the current, second generation Prius Plug-in Hybrid, adapting it specifically for use in the new SUV with a hot water circuit – the same as that used in the RAV4 Hybrid. In addition, the battery is cooled by the refrigerant of the air conditioning system. This system is far more efficient than engine heating or high-powered electric heaters, absorbing heat from the air outside the vehicle to warm the cabin. Refined Sport design Styling details for the exterior and the cabin demonstrate a more Refined Sport look for the mid-size SUV. At the front there is a dark plating for the dedicated grille mesh and frame and headlight extensions, together with a new metallic finish on the lower bumper moulding that emphasises the width and strength of the vehicle’s stance. New 18 and 19-inch wheel designs combine contrasting bright machined and grey or black finishes, while at the rear there is a metal-like finish for the garnish beneath the screen and black plating for the under-run. In the cabin the focus is on new upholstery designs with a sporty feel, with ribbed patterns with contrast red detailing. Quilted black leather seats will also be available with a striking red ribbon detail. The centre console features a nine-inch multimedia touchscreen display – the largest in any RAV4 model – for clear and easy control of the car’s entertainment, information and connectivity functions. Premium equipment specifications Equipment specifications reflect the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid’s flagship status. According to grade, features and options will include 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front and rear seats, a 230 V power outlet in the cabin, a bi-tone exterior paint finish, power tailgate with hands-free kick sensor, panoramic roof, head-up display, nine-inch display audio system and the latest Toyota multimedia package with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Sales schedule The new RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid will be introduced during the second half of 2020, with on-sale dates to be determined according to country/market. * Provisional figures subject to final homologation Toyota ogłosiła, że w roczniku modelowym (2021) wprowadzi na rynek nową wersję RAV4. Będzie to ładowana z gniazdka Toyota RAV4 PHV, czyli Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. To kolejne auto tego rodzaju po modelu Prius Plug-in (Europa, Stany Zjednoczone) oraz Corolli Plug-in (tylko Chiny). Kiedy Toyota RAV4 EV, dziś na razie tylko RAV4 PHV Wygląda na to, że historia Toyoty niedługo zatoczy krąg. Mało kto pamięta, że w latach 1997-2003 oraz 2012-2014 producent sprzedawał już czysto elektryczną wersję RAV4, RAV4 EV, a więc model bez jakiegokolwiek silnika spalinowego. Samochód był dostępny wyłącznie w Kalifornii, w tym drugim przypadku miał układy napędowe dostarczane przez Teslę. Łącznie w obu tych okresach wyprodukowano nieco mniej niż 5,1 tysiąca egzemplarzy aut. Toyota RAV4 EV, elektryczna Toyota RAV4 (c) Toyota Nowa Toyota RAV4 (2021) Plug-in Hybrid nie jest jeszcze wersją elektryczną, ale ma do niej o krok bliżej niż obecna dziś na rynku stara hybryda, której z gniazdka naładować się nie da. > Volvo XC40 Electric – transmisja z premiery [link]. Start 16 października o Zgodnie z oficjalnym komunikatem producenta, edycja Plug-in ma mieć „zaskakującą wydajność” – czytaj: będzie drogo – i zostanie udostępniona w kolorze Supersonic Red. Pozostałe dane techniczne RAV4 PHV nie są jeszcze jawne, a biorąc pod uwagę rocznik można się spodziewać, że auto zawita do salonów w drugiej połowie 2020 roku. Auto zostanie pokazane podczas Los Angeles Auto Show 20 listopada 2019 roku. Informacja na razie dotyczy Stanów Zjednoczonych (źródło), więc nie wiadomo, czy auto w tym samym okresie pojawi się w Europie. Jeśli podoba Ci się nasza praca, możesz nas wesprzeć na Patronite. Mogą Cię też zainteresować poniższe ogłoszenia: Ocena Czytelników [Suma: 7 głosów Średnia: The verdict: Toyota serves up adventure, efficiency and safety with the 2019 RAV4, but a side of rowdy road manners spoils the sauce. Versus the competition: Though it’s solidly improved and offers a near-class-leading list of standard safety goodies, the new RAV4 lacks the comfortable ride of some competitors and the spirited road manners of others. The Toyota RAV4 has a lot of fans — more than 400,000 people in the bought one last year alone — but I’ve never been one of them; I’ve always been underwhelmed by its slow, loud road manners, clunky multimedia system and chintzy interior. A redesign for 2019, however, has brought me closer to understanding what all the fuss is about. On the outside, the fifth generation of the compact SUV trades its previous crossover-like curves for the beefed-up face and aggressive shoulders of Toyota’s larger, trucky SUVs, like the 4Runner. Inside, there’s an updated multimedia system, upgraded materials, and added tech and safety features. Compare it with the 2018 model. The compact SUV class is packed, and the RAV4 has some solid contenders, including the Honda CR-V and my favorites, the Nissan Rogue and Mazda CX-5. See them compared. Driving Differences The standout is the RAV4 Hybrid. It delivers utility, economy and the most comfortable driving experience. The hybrid pairs a inline-four-cylinder engine with electric motors, a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack and a continuously variable automatic transmission that’s good for 219 horsepower total. Off the line, pep is brisk and linear, and the CVT does an adequate job of delivering more — though when pushed on hill climbs, the powertrain can get loud. The brakes are a high point, with a natural, responsive feel often missing from hybrid braking systems. Fuel economy is one, too: Toyota estimates fuel economy of 41/37/39 mpg city/highway/combined, up significantly from the outgoing hybrid’s 34/30/32 mpg EPA rating. All-wheel drive is again standard on hybrid models, which come in LE, XLE, XSE HV and Limited trims. Gas-powered models are available in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure and Limited trims. They come standard with the engine, paired this time with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s good for 203 hp — slightly less than the hybrid, and it feels like it. While not slow, it lacks the hybrid’s zippiness. The eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly, but timing is off and often awkward; it’s too quick to upshift out of lower gears and holds higher gears too long when a downshift would make for more responsive acceleration. Like the outgoing model, the new RAV4’s road manners annoyed. Tire, wind and engine noise are intrusive — arguably the worst in the class — and the gas version’s ride is firmer and bouncier than in the hybrid, which is more composed and controlled. The Limited trim I tested had 19-inch wheels versus the hybrid’s 17s (and thus shorter, less compliant tires), which likely contributed to the extra hop. The gas RAV4 does make strides in fuel economy, however. Toyota estimates base models will get 26/34/29 mpg with front-wheel drive, 26/33/29 mpg with AWD. This is better than the outgoing FWD model’s 23/29/25 mpg rating and brings the RAV4 in line with base FWD versions of the CR-V (26/32/28) and Rogue (26/33/29). It’s also a fair amount better than the CX-5 (25/31/28). The biggest surprise was the Adventure model, which I mocked when it debuted last year, saying it offered nothing apart from slightly more adventurous styling and a big price hike. Like the 2018 version, the new Adventure model wears rugged body cladding and gets a few new exclusive colors, but the biggest change is that it makes good on its name with a robust new AWD system. The New Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive system is several steps above the RAV4’s regular AWD system in terms of capability. It can send up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels as needed for more traction, and it can also direct power to the left and right rear wheels to boost grip when slippage is detected. There’s also a multiterrain selector that optimizes the AWD system for mud, dirt, rocks, sand or snow. The RAV4 owners I know are exclusively pavement drivers, but should the urge to wander off the beaten path strike, the Adventure model lives up to its name. I drove it on dirt, and it very capably mastered steep hill climbs, ruts and moguls. The new AWD system is standard on both Adventure and Limited trims. A Step Up Inside The old cabin’s bland look and budget materials have been replaced with a sharper design and more padding. The Limited model I tested had ample cush in knee and elbow touch points, as well as handsome, two-tone imitation-leather seats and surfaces. The hybrid model had less padding for elbows, but its interior still stood out, with pops of chrome trim and an interesting seat upholstery pattern. Toyota cranked the style dial to 11 on the Adventure model, jazzing up its gray and brown color palette with pops of orange on the seats, doors and dash. Space is good inside, too. At 5 feet, 6 inches tall, I was comfortable in the backseat with the driver’s seat where I’d normally have it. By the numbers, the new model offers slightly more rear legroom than the outgoing one, with inches. That rivals the Rogue ( but is less than the CX-5 ( and CR-V ( Caregivers with kids in car seats will likely have enough room for two car seats, and installation should be eased by the RAV4’s exposed lower Latch anchors. Cargo room is a mixed bag. In front, there’s a handy storage shelf nestled into the dashboard, along with a decent-size center console box and a small bin ahead of the shifter. Also useful is a reversible cargo floor in back; one side is carpeted, but you can flip it over for an easy-clean plastic side. In terms of room in back, however, cargo space is down in the gas-powered version. The new RAV4 offers cubic feet of space, almost a cubic foot less than the outgoing model and less than the CR-V ( and Rogue ( The CX-5 offers even less, however, with cubic feet. The hybrid version sees an increase in cargo room compared with the old hybrid thanks to a skinnier battery pack; it now matches the non-hybrid version’s space. (Almost) Modern Multimedia Attention to detail continues with the RAV4’s new multimedia system, Entune which features a standard 7-inch touchscreen that includes Amazon Alexa connectivity and Apple CarPlay. Available upgrades include an 8-inch display, satellite radio and navigation, but what’s missing is Android Auto compatibility. Toyota says it still has work to do to ensure seamless integration with the system but promises it will come eventually; many other compact SUVs already offer it. The high-mounted tablet-style system is a big win with its clear, responsive screen and easy-access tuning and volume knobs. Those dials win the best knob award (which I just made up); they have a solid, quality heft and are ringed with grippy rubber, making them easy to grasp. Other available goodies that bring the cabin up to date include Wi-Fi hot spot capability, heated and ventilated front seats, a foot-activated liftgate, a camera-based rearview mirror, up to five USB ports, a Qi wireless charging pad for compatible mobile devices, and an 11-speaker, 800-watt JBL premium audio system. Despite finding some other camera-based rearview mirror systems unnatural, I like the RAV4’s. It’s highly customizable, so you can change the view angle up or down, shift right or left, and zoom in and out. Added Safety All RAV4s come with Toyota’s Safety Sense system, which includes a forward collision warning system with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams, lane detection and lane keep assist (which Toyota calls Lane Tracing Assist). There’s also a new road sign assist system that identifies road signs and can warn the driver with alerts depending on sign type. Options include blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree camera system, parking sensors and rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking. That list is long, but the Rogue’s is longer, including standard blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. The Overview Toyota hybrids have come a long way since the original Prius, and that growth is most apparent in the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid compact SUVs. These electrified utes deliver the same practicality and roominess of a standard RAV4 but add one of two available fuel-sipping powertrains. Both are quicker than the nonhybrid RAV4—especially the Prime, which even beat the four-cylinder variant of Toyota's Supra sports car in our 5-to-60-mph rolling start acceleration test. The RAV4's uninvolving handling is outdone by rivals such as hybrid versions of the Honda CR-V and the Hyundai Tucson, and its high starting price of around $30,000 doesn't include much more than basic features. Still, the RAV4 Hybrid is a well-rounded package with plenty of value, so we put it on our 2022 Editors' Choice This Vehicle RanksWhat's New for 2022?A new mid-range SE trim joins the RAV4 Hybrid lineup for 2022 and slots in between the XLE Premium and XSE models. It comes modestly equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system, cloth seats, and a six-speaker stereo, but it can be optioned with the Convenience package which adds a sunroof, a power rear liftgate, and a larger screen. All but the base LE trim receive new, more aggressively styled headlamps while a new wheel design is offered on the XLE Premium, Limited, and XSE models. Cavalry Blue joins the palette of available and Which One to Buy If you can qualify for the $7500 electric-vehicle tax credit, the RAV4 Prime is a no-brainer, as the government's financial incentive lowers its price substantially—and you get a RAV4 with more power and significant electric-only driving range. Of the two Prime models, the XSE is packed with more standard features, including 19-inch wheels, a sunroof, and an infotainment system with a larger display. If you don't qualify for the tax credit, we'd recommend the XLE Hybrid, which offers more standard equipment than the base LE without suffering much of an uptick in price. Buyers of the XLE will enjoy conveniences such as passive keyless entry, a power-adjustable driver's seat, LED projector headlamps with automatic high-beams, heated exterior mirrors, blind-spot monitoring, and front fog Transmission, and PerformanceThe RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder engine that's assisted by two electric motors for a combined output of 219 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard—one of the electric motors powers the rear wheels and the second motor and the gasoline engine drive the fronts—as is a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Not only is the RAV4 Hybrid more efficient than the unelectrified model, it's also quicker. It snapped off a 60-mph time in our hands while the gas-only model needed seconds to perform the same task. Drivers will feel that pep, too, particularly around town, where the electric motor's gratifyingly immediate power delivery gives it an extra shove when taking off from a stop. If you want even more performance, the Prime model is happy to oblige. In our testing, the RAV4 Prime skipped to 60 mph in just seconds. Like the standard RAV4, the hybrid and Prime models' handling is competent and its ride is comfortable, but don't expect any cornering heroics Charging, and Battery LifeThe plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime stores its electrons in an battery pack, and the EPA rates its electric-only driving range at 42 miles. In our testing, we managed to drive for 32 miles on electricity alone, but that was on the highway; we would expect longer driving range in the city. A onboard charger is standard and a charger is optional on the Prime XSE; it decreases charging time to just hours on a 240-volt outlet. If only a 120-volt outlet is available, expect charging times to be about 12 Economy and Real-World MPGWhen compared with a gas-powered all-wheel-drive RAV4, the hybrid model is far more efficient. The EPA estimates it'll achieve 41 mpg city, 38 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined, beating the regular RAV4 by 14 mpg, 5 mpg, and 11 mpg, respectively. When we tested the RAV4 Hybrid on our 200-mile highway fuel-economy route, it delivered 37 mpg, 1 mpg less than its EPA rating. The Prime earns an EPA combined rating of 94 MPGe, and it delivered 73 MPGe during our highway fuel economy test. For more information about the RAV4 Hybrid's fuel economy, visit the EPA's Comfort, and CargoThe RAV4 Hybrid's cabin is well built and nicely outfitted but prioritizes practicality over style. With a plethora of cubbies and bins to choose from, you'll have ample space to stash small cargo, and all of the buttons and controls are easy to find and operate. Toyota throws in plenty of niceties at the base level, such as dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and a height-adjustable false floor in the cargo area. Going up the trim-level ladder brings luxury features such as heated front and rear seats, ambient interior lighting, and upgraded faux-leather upholstery that Toyota calls SofTex. The RAV4 Hybrid offers identical cargo and passenger space as the regular RAV4, and in our testing, we managed to fit 10 carry-on suitcases behind the second row and 22 with the rear seat and ConnectivityLE and XLE models come with a infotainment display sprouting from its dashboard while XSE and Limited models provide an screen. The larger display can be had on the XLE model as part of the Audio Plus package. RAV4 Prime models come with either an or display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as well as an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot are all standard. Navigation and an 11-speaker JBL stereo system are available on the XSE and standard on the Limited. Otherwise, you'll get a six-speaker and Driver-Assistance FeaturesToyota has been an aggressive adopter of driver-assistance features and offers many of them standard across the RAV4 lineup. For more information about the RAV4 Hybrid's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include: Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist Standard adaptive cruise controlWarranty and Maintenance CoverageAll RAV4s come with a comprehensive warranty that matches those provided by rivals Honda and Nissan, but electrified models come with a lengthy protection plan for their hybrid components. Far from the norm, Toyota's complimentary scheduled maintenance policy stretches for two years or 25,000 miles. Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles Hybrid-component warranty covers eight years or 100,000 miles Complimentary maintenance is covered for two years or 25,000 milesSpecificationsSpecifications 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE AS TESTED $49,170 (base price: $42,545) POWERTRAIN DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle inline-4, 177 hp, 165 lb-ft + 3 permanent-magnet synchronous motors, front: 179 hp, 199 lb-ft; rear: 53 hp, 89 lb-ft; combined output, 302 hp; lithium-ion battery pack TRANSMISSION continuously variable automatic CHASSIS Suspension (F/R): struts/multilink Brakes (F/R): vented disc/ vented disc Tires: Yokohama Avid GT S35, 235/55R-19 101V M+S DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: in Length: in Width: in Height: in Passenger volume: 99 ft3 Cargo volume: 33 ft3 Curb weight: 4400 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: sec 100 mph: sec Rolling start, 5–60 mph: sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: sec Top gear, 50–70 mph: sec 1/4 mile: sec @ 100 mph Top speed (governor limited): 117 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 195 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: g Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of sec. C/D FUEL ECONOMY 75-mph highway driving, EV/hybrid mode: 73 MPGe/32 mpg Highway range, EV/hybrid mode: 32/460 miles EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 38/36/40 mpg Combined gasoline+electricity: 94 MPGe EV range: 42 milesMore Features and Specs Toyota RAV4 (2019 – present) | Expert Rating SummaryThe Toyota RAV4 is a mid-size SUV/crossover, which in the UK is available with either a petrol-electric regular hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain. Over the last 25 years, the RAV4 has been one of the biggest-selling models in the world, and a pioneer for the current trend of car-based SUV-style latest model is the fifth generation of RAV4, and was launched in early 2019. Many of the early reviews were conducted overseas in non-UK spec cars, with local reviews being added all the time. A plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 joined the range in Toyota RAV4 has received generally good reviews from the UK automotive media and ranks several points behind the best in its class. It has been particularly praised for its practicality, low CO2 and fuel consumption figures (with corresponding tax benefits for company car drivers) and comfort. The new plug-in hybrid model has so far achieved higher scores than the standard hybrid model. However, all models have been criticised for high noise levels at motorway Toyota ratings, reviews, news and featuresKey specificationsBody style: Five-door SUV/crossoverEngines: petrol-electric hybrid, plug-in hybridPrice: From £30,595 on-roadLaunched: Winter 2018/19Last updated: Winter 2020/21Replacement due: TBAImage galleryReviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to Car Expert+Score: / 10“The Toyota RAV4 is a compelling package. Its on-road performance is highly competent, and the economy and emissions will be particularly appealing to those coming out of diesel vehicles.”Read reviewAuto Express+Score: 8 / 10“Toyota RAV4 offers unique styling, hybrid power and great build quality, but it trails rivals in some key areas.”Read reviewModel reviewed: PHEVScore: 7 / 10“From a technological point of view, the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is an impressive achievement. This is a comfortable and refined plug-in hybrid SUV.”Read reviewScore: 8 / 10“The RAV4 is spacious, refined and well built, and while some rivals offer sharper handling, the Toyota counters with great comfort.”Read reviewScore: 7 / 10“There’s much to like about the Toyota RAV4 – an excellent chassis, decent practicality, impressive efficiency and strong BiK figures. It falls down badly, though, in the sort of connectivity and smartphone integration that buyers are demanding.”Read reviewAuto Trader+Model reviewed: petrol/electric plug-in hybridScore: 8 / 10“Plug-in hybrid option offers choice of a Toyota RAV4 with meaningful electric-only range and a surprising turn of speed when you need it.”Read reviewScore: / 10“The RAV4 will appeal to many as a safe, reliable SUV with generous equipment levels, but there are some elements of it that aren’t up to the standards of its rivals.”Read reviewModel reviewed: PHEV 2021Score: 8 / 10“Standard equipment on the RAV4 PHEV is generous and it is exceptionally well-built. An easily recommendable PHEV SUV.”Read reviewScore: 8 / 10“You wouldn’t call it pretty, but this new RAV4 hybrid is a pretty good SUV. It’s more athletic, efficient and aesthetically appealing, and makes quite a compelling case for itself.”Read reviewBusiness Car+Model reviewed: petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Dynamic PremiumScore: 8 / 10“The additional weight of the larger battery does mean you’ll notice some initial resistance when asking for changes in direction along with a tendency to run out of front-end grip. Thankfully, a host of electronic safety devices are included to help prevent the worst from happening.”Read reviewModel reviewed: Design Hybrid CVT AWD-iScore: 6 / 10“There’s plenty to like about the Toyota RAV4, from its economical low CO2 hybrid powertrain to the impressive practicality, standard safety kit and near-faultless reliability record. It’s a shame that the disappointing infotainment system and unpolished hybrid powertrain let the side down.”Read reviewModel reviewed: PHEV 2021Score: 8 / 10“There’s a real sense that Toyota went big with this RAV4 Plug-in. From its strong performance to its fantastic electric range, things have not been done by halves here.”Read reviewModel reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 will appeal to company car drivers and its striking design helps it stand out in a busy class.”Read reviewModel reviewed: (2015-18)“The Toyota RAV4’s a roomy family car with a spacious interior but it’s quite expensive and alternatives come with a better range of engines.”Read reviewModel reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“The Toyota RAV4 is a practical family SUV that has a roomy cabin, plenty of standard equipment and an economical hybrid system, but alternatives have tech that’s easier to use.”Read reviewCompany Car Today+Model reviewed: PHEV“Far from cheap, but the RAV4 PHEV is quick, good to drive and the running costs are good, thanks to the impressive range and efficiency of the hybrid powertrain.”Read reviewModel reviewed: petrol-electric hybrid automatic Excel 2WD“Striking but divisive looks make a strong first impression, but it’s the low emissions and running costs that have the biggest impact.”Read reviewDaily Mirror+Model reviewed: petrol/electric plug-in hybrid DynamicScore: 6 / 10“It’s a Toyota so unlikely to ever go wrong, but the cabin plastics and average quality infotainment screen graphics are a bit out of place in a car costing this much.”Read reviewModel reviewed: petrol-electric hybrid automatic 2WD ExcelScore: 8 / 10“The new Toyota RAV4 is a much more appealing motor than its deadly dull, if extremely reliable, predecessors.”Read reviewModel reviewed: PHEV“The Toyota RAV4 PHEV is a formidable competitor in the quality SUV sector.”Read reviewFleetworld+Model reviewed: PHEVScore: 8 / 10“The RAV4 Plug-in is powerful, good to drive and offers welcome BiK savings.”Read reviewGreen Car Guide+Model reviewed: ExcelScore: 8 / 10“The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a big improvement on the last model, offering a genuinely efficient driving experience for a spacious SUV.”Read reviewHonest John+Model reviewed: Range reviewScore: 8 / 10“Efficient hybrid crossover available with two- or four-wheel drive. Spacious and robust interior. Very quiet and refined to drive.”Read review“Long story short, it’s cheap for company car buyers, spacious, well made, decent around town, noisy on the motorway, clumsy to drive quickly, and not especially memorable.”Read reviewModel reviewed: Range reviewScore: / 10“Spacious SUV let down by unpolished hybrid powertrain”Read review“Toyota’s best-selling SUV is a big family motor, with emissions of just 100g/km and a host of new features to impress its loyal fan-base.”Read reviewThe Telegraph+Score: 8 / 10“The RAV4 PHEV is a two-tonne hot rod.”Read reviewModel reviewed: (range review)Score: 6 / 10“With its existing hybrid systems, Toyota is making hay while the sun shines, capitalising on the demise of diesel.”Read reviewModel reviewed: PHEVScore: 8 / 10“So far as unpretentiously sensible cars go, the RAV4 PHEV is right up there with the worthiest of them.”Read reviewModel reviewed: DynamicScore: 5 / 10“Toyota’s key strengths lie in the less tangible stuff: reliability, robustness and so on. The kind of stuff that’s hard to assess. But this new one does ride quietly and well.”Read reviewScore: 7 / 10“Not much fun to drive, but as a financial and fuel-saving choice it really does take some beating.”Read reviewWhat Car?+Score: 8 / 10“It’s a little pricier to buy than some other large SUVs, but you should make that back down the line through its strong resale values. If you’re a company car driver, the RAV4 should work out to be one of the cheapest large SUVs on company car tax, too.”Read reviewModel reviewed: Range overview“The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a likeable new mid-size SUV. It’s well-made, comfortable and easy to live with. With decent practicality and the potential for high fuel economy around town with its hybrid drivetrain, there are few downsides – bar its frustrating infotainment system.” Rated a BEST reviewSafety ratingIndependent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAPOverall rating: 5 starsDate tested: May 201993%ADULT OCCUPANT87%CHILD OCCUPANT85%VULNERABLE ROAD USERS77%SAFETY ASSISTEco ratingIndependent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAPNo eco ratingAs of March 2022, the Toyota RAV4 has not been lab tested by Green ratingIndependent vehicle theft and security ratings from Thatcham ResearchRating: Superior | Good | Basic | Poor | UnacceptableRelay Attack: FailDate: 2019AwardsTrophies, prizes and awards that the Toyota RAV4 has received2021What Car? Awards – True MPG Awards (Best for Town Driving)Fleet News Awards – Best Mid-Size SUV + Best Plug-In Hybrid CarBusiness Car Awards – Best Hybrid Car (RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid)2020Fleet World Awards – Best Mid-Size SUVSimilar carsIf you’re looking at the Toyota RAV4, you might also be interested in these alternativesCitroën C5 Aircross | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Sorento | Land Rover Discovery Sport | Mitsubishi Shogun Sport | Nissan X-Trail | Peugeot 5008 | SEAT Tarraco | Skoda Kodiaq | SsangYong Rexton | Subaru Forester | Suzuki Across | Volkswagen Tiguan AllspaceMore Toyota ratings, reviews, news and featuresBuy or lease a Toyota RAV4Regardless of whether you’re looking for a new or used RAV4, The Car Expert’s partners have thousands of cars to choose fromBuy a car online from your deliver it. Find out moreWe only have the best used cars for sale from selected dealers. Find out moreSearch less, live more. We make finding the right car simple. Find out moreThe UK’s automotive search engine. 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