Hybrid toyota

Select a year • Highs Quicker than the non-hybrid RAV4, desirable infotainment features are standard, roomy cabin. • Lows Strictly average road manners, base model is spartan, top PHEV model pricing gets steep. • Verdict It's efficient, it's quick, it's comfortable, and it's practical, but the RAV4 Hybrid is more about gas-sipping than charisma. $48,295 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 a 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 10.5-inch 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 lamps. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter 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 frontsâ€...

Select a year • Highs Quicker than the non-hybrid RAV4, desirable infotainment features are standard, roomy cabin. • Lows Strictly average road manners, base model is spartan, top PHEV model pricing gets steep. • Verdict It's efficient, it's quick, it's comfortable, and it's practical, but the RAV4 Hybrid is more about gas-sipping than charisma. $48,295 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 a 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 10.5-inch 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 lamps. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter 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 frontsâ€...

Select a year • Highs Quicker than the non-hybrid RAV4, desirable infotainment features are standard, roomy cabin. • Lows Strictly average road manners, base model is spartan, top PHEV model pricing gets steep. • Verdict It's efficient, it's quick, it's comfortable, and it's practical, but the RAV4 Hybrid is more about gas-sipping than charisma. $48,295 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 a 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 10.5-inch 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 lamps. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter 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 frontsâ€...