Toyota launched the all-new RAV4 early in 2019 with improved performance, safety, technology, style and refinement. Included was the first petrol electric Hybrid RAV 4.
The hybrid system combines a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor generator that drives through a CVT, providing the most powerful drivetrain in the range with combined maximum outputs of around 160kW. Hybrid versions come 2WD and AWD and in GX, GXL and Cruiser grades.
Fuel economy is excellent as you would expect at around 4.8l/100k for the AWD version.
Features include an advanced multimedia system with steering wheel controls that incorporates full Bluetooth®3 connectivity, as well as Apple Car Play and android Auto, DAB radio, satellite navigation5 wireless phone charging and voice recognition with all information displayed on a large 8-inch touchscreen.
Hybrid models start at just over $35,000 through to a bot over $44.500 for the Cruiser model plus the usual costs
Im Rob Fraser
What’s Good:
- Standard features
- AWD System (where applicable)
- Internal space
What’s Not:
- Would like more power
- Central tablet looks stuck on
- Trying to turn off traffic alerts
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Model: Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid AWD SUV
- Model Price $42,915 MLP*
- Engine 2.5 L 4Cyl Hybrid Petrol
- Drivetrain CVT AWD
- Power 131 kW @ 5700 rpm
- Torque 221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
- Safety 5 Star ANCAP
- CO2 109 g/km
- Economy ADR 4.8 L/100 km
- Servicing Capped $ Service
- Warranty 5 Yrs / Unlimited km 5 Yrs Roadside Assist
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating 79/100
- Behind the Wheel 9
- Comfort 9
- Equipment 9
- Performance 7
- Ride & Handling 8
- Practicality 9
- Fit for Purpose 8
- Towing Ability 5
- Off Road Ability 6
- Value for Money 9
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