

There is a plug-in hybrid called RAV4 Prime or a standard hybrid model. Q: What's the fuel economy for the RAV4?Įxpect in the high 20s for the combined MPG for the regular gas version and in the low 40s for the hybrid version.

Ranging from the base model LE to the fancy Limited trim there's something for everyone. The RAV4 is a little pricier than its competition, however, with that price comes a lot of bang for the buck and again that reputation for quality and reliability from Toyota.

Is the RAV4 the best option, maybe, depending on what you're looking for in an SUV? It's a fantastic all-around vehicle that does everything well. The fuel economy is fantastic for a N/A four-cylinder engine and the hybrid fuel economy is outstanding. The "floaty" ride isn't really there anymore, and the car has a nice buttoned-down feel. The driving dynamics are greatly improved over previous RAV4 models. The TNGA platform is much stiffer than the outgoing platform, and that translates to a much better "screwed together" feeling. While this is still no sports SUV, it doesn't handle badly at all for what it is. Toyota's New Global Architecture gives the vehicle a lower center of gravity and that in turn gives better handling and driving dynamics. Like most new Toyota models, the RAV4 rides on the TNGA platform. The TRD model features a torque-vectoring AWD system, which is the ultimate system for AWD. The hybrid features an AWD-E system, where there's no mechanical link between the engine and rear axle the rear axle is driven by an electric motor. The pure gasoline engine features a mechanical AWD system with a differential and driveshaft. A rear 3/4 shot of a Toyota Rav4 SE Hybridįront-wheel drive is the standard configuration for the RAV4 on most models (some feature AWD as standard).
