With the advanced safety features, impressive range, and powerful performance, it’s no wonder that the Toyota RAV4 Prime has quickly become a top choice among hybrid owners. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is a well-done fusion of environmentally-friendly technology and all-wheel drive performance. It provides the ultimate driving performance thanks to its advanced hybrid technology. With a higher hybrid system and a battery that offers adequate miles of electric range, the RAV4 Prime's fuel efficiency is remarkable. The RAV4 Prime shares a lot of its design elements with the RAV4 Hybrid, and the results are stunning. It has an impressive suite of technology features that make driving safer and more enjoyable. At its price point, the car's high-end features, impressive fuel efficiency, and quick acceleration make it a great value for anyone in the market for a hybrid or electric SUV. It offers outstanding driving performance, technology features, and fuel efficiency, which make it a great value for buyers in the market for a hybrid or electric SUV. It excels at being a great choice for drivers who wish to save money on fuel costs while also enjoying a well-designed and well-equipped vehicle in the process.
10 Excellent Hybrid Power And Performance
The Toyota RAV4 Prime not only comes with an efficient 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, but it also features two electric motors with a total output of 302 horsepower which is more than enough to rocket it up to go whenever you need it. The elite combination of electric and conventional power outputs propel this vehicle into being one of the most powerful hybrid SUVs on the market. Due to its electric motors, the RAV4 Prime also offers a lot of torque at very high rpm which go a long way to helping its off-road capabilities and its quick 0-60 mph time. The first motor connected to the front axle has 199 pound-feet of torque while the rear has 89 pound-feet of torque. This makes it capable of reaching 60 mph from a standing start in just 5.7 seconds.
9 Top-Of-The-Class Battery Performance And Range
Toyota's RAV4 Prime boasts an impressive 18.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that offers an estimated 42 miles of all-electric range. When powered by gasoline, the car, with a full gas tank of 14.5 gallons and a combined EPA estimated fuel economy of 38 MPG and 94 MPGe can drive up to 600 miles between fill-ups. That's definitely enough to cover most daily commutes as well as even longer interstate trips on one tank of gas. With a daily commute to and from work of not more than 41 miles for the average American, a 41 MPG city rating means on gas-only, it will take a week to deplete the gas tank and with a daily all-night battery recharge, you can run on all-electric power alone every day and not buy a cent of gas.
8 Decent Charging Speeds On Offer
The RAV4 Prime is equipped to use both 120-volt and 240-volt charging stations, which gives drivers more options for recharging on the go. It is also equipped as standard with charging speeds of up to 3.3 kW which can recharge the battery in five hours and 30 minutes which you can do all night and not have to wait long in charging stations for a full tank of energy. On the Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE version, a charger with speeds of up to 6.6 kW is an available option. This cuts charging times by half to two hours and 45 minutes. When charging this overnight and running daily on all-electric power alone, all you get is a tiny $2.12 daily bump in your electricity bill as compared to the $3.66 per gallon per day.
7 Plenty Of Interior Space And Creature Comforts
The Toyota RAV4 Prime offers spacious seating, advanced safety, and convenience features. It offers seating for up to five people, with plenty of headroom and legroom for everyone. For the driver, the driver's seat is adjustable and provides the ultimate comfort and support. There are also a plethora of storage solutions available to keep all your items secure. The interior also comes packed with convenience features like a push-button start, a rearview camera system, remote keyless entry, and power adjustable driver's seat for extra comfort. In the cabin also, there is dual-zone climate control to keep all occupants of this plug-in hybrid electric vehicle comfortable no matter what the weather is like outside. Higher up the trim levels ladder, you find features like upgraded faux-leather upholstery and ambient interior lighting.
6 Not Class-Leading, But Adequate Cargo And Storage Space
Inside the Toyota RAV4 Prime, there's more than enough legroom for five adults, including a trunk with 33.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity which can be expanded to 69.9 cubic feet with the second-row seats folded down. But this is not where the cargo and storage space points end because the RAV4 Prime also has plenty of extra storage options inside, including a center console big enough for all your important items. For Toyota, the RAV4 is not just about quantity; every inch of space has been designed for maximum usability. They thought about the exterior too. There are standard roof rails that let you store gear on top, with more options for organizing your belongings. There's an available tow hitch to attach and tow a trailer or bike rack for even more load.
5 Excellent Technology And Safety Features
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is equipped with the latest technology and safety features like Toyota's Safety Sense 2.5 which includes advanced driver-assist technologies, such as Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Road Sign Assist. These features are specifically engineered to help monitor your surroundings and alert you to potential hazards. It also comes with the Star Safety System which further enhances safety, with an array of active safety features like Vehicle Stability Control, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, and Smart Stop Technology. These technologies all work together to give you maximum control when maneuvering the vehicle. It will also include the Vehicle Proximity Notification System and eight airbags.
4 Timeless Exterior Design And Features
The Toyota RAV4 Prime looks sleek and modern and features an aerodynamic, dynamic body shape that reduces wind resistance and boosts fuel efficiency. It has an eye-catching front fascia with a bold grille and signature LED headlights. It has roof rails that are designed to carry bikes, kayaks, and other outdoor gear while the 19-inch alloy wheels complete the look. It's also equipped with side mirrors with built-in blind spot monitoring for improved visibility, a power moonroof for added sunlight and ventilation, a hands-free power liftgate for easy access to your cargo space, rain-sensing windshield wipers for improved visibility in bad weather, a protective bolt-on skid plate that shields against off-road obstacles. These features combine both form and function to create a vehicle that not only looks great but performs great as well.
3 Functional Design For Aerodynamics And Energy Efficiency
With the RAV4 Prime, Toyota takes its aerodynamics seriously, and they have every intention of reducing drag to maximize fuel savings. The exterior design features of the Prime include a sleek front bumper, hood scoop, and narrow headlights to create a smooth, aerodynamic appearance. It has specially designed tires and an electric motor that helps reduce rolling resistance. The aerodynamics continues with interior features like a tightly sealed cabin filled with low-resistance components. The suspension system is also designed to play an important role in reducing drag and vibration levels to improve energy efficiency. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has undergone rigorous wind tunnel testing that ensures it maintains an optimum level of aerodynamic performance and this is why the RAV4 Prime is a vehicle that achieves maximum fuel efficiency without sacrificing an ounce of power or style.
2 The RAV4 Prime Starts At A Smidge Over $42,000
The Toyota RAV4 Prime SE trim starts at just $42,340. It comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood and an eight-speed direct-shift automatic transmission. It also comes with the 18.1 kWh battery pack that is good for 42 miles and a 3.3 kW charger. It comes with 18-inch five-spoke painted and machined sport alloy wheels with the electronic on-demand all-wheel drive system. It has an eight-inch multimedia display and a seven-inch digital multi-information display. For $3,870 more, you can upgrade to the XSE model and enjoy extras such as Softex leather seating surfaces, power moonroof, 19-inch alloy wheels, a 10.3-inch multimedia display, 12.3-inches digital multi-information display and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. It also comes with the 18.1 kWh battery pack but the option to upgrade the charger to 6.6 kW speeds.
1 Toyota Is Known For High Reliability
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is available in the U.S. in two trim levels which are the SE and XSE and was released to dealerships early in 2021. In the first quarter of 2022 alone, the plug-in hybrid SUV sold more than 5,000 examples, which was almost double its entire sales the previous year. Given its performance and features, it's easy to see why! The RAV4 Prime is expected to have a 22 percent depreciation rate in five years which means by then, the base SE model will be valued at $33,025 while the higher XSE model will be valued at $36,044. Toyota vehicles are known to have huge resale values due to their very high-reliability ratings and high customer satisfaction and the RAV4 Prime is expected to benefit from and continue in that long tradition.