So let’s see all this fuss is worth getting charged up about.
Finally, for 2016, it has arrived, and it joins a revamped lineup that includes updates throughout the RAV4 roster. The RAV4 Hybrid Limited, which I drove, hits the mid-30s for price, but that also comes with navigation and driver assistance features, and substantially better fuel economy than its gasoline-only counterpart.While the Toyota brand is certainly synonous with hybrids, it has taken almost 20 years for that fuel stingy technology to trickle down to their highly popular RAV4 compact crossover. However, that's only $2,000 more than the standard RAV4 XLE, and the hybrid comes better equipped. Price will put the the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid out of reach for some, as it goes for $28,370 in base XLE trim. The lack of sophistication here could push buyers towards the competition, but the hybrid drivetrain is an undeniably unique advantage. All-wheel drive should inspire confidence in areas with wintry weather, and the RAV4 Hybrid can serve a wider range of uses than a midsize sedan.įollowing Toyota's often conservative nature, tech features such as driver assistance systems and dashboard electronics don't push many boundaries. Wayne Cunningham/RoadshowĬertainly drivers of the RAV4 Hybrid will be pleased by their fuel economy, the car's comfort and its general utility. With the only full hybrid drive system among small SUVs, the RAV4 Hybrid achieves much better fuel economy than any in its segment. Ford canceled its Escape Hybrid, and electric drive hasn't found its way into the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue or Kia Sportage, to name a few in the segment. The dearth of hybrids among small SUVs is surprising, especially as hybrid drivetrains are so common among midsize sedans, segments that can easily be cross-shopped. Online search particularly impressed me in that, instead of merely matching my search terms to business names, it matched those terms to business descriptions as well, leading to more relevance and depth of search results.Īlong with a few music apps, the RAV4 Hybrid's stereo features the usual digital sources, including satellite and HD radio, a USB port and Bluetooth streaming. To enable these apps, I had to run the Entune app on my phone, and either pair it with or cable it to the RAV4 Hybrid.
As a saving grace, Toyota Entune Apps integrate third-party apps such as Yelp, Pandora and, along with an unbranded online destination search.
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