2020 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Release Date | Info
Published Date: 12th Mar 2020
The new Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid should hit UK showrooms in the second half of 2020 complimenting the current self-charging hybrid RAV4 model in an all-hybrid line-up. If you’d like further information and to be kept up to date on this much anticipated model, phone UK Car Discount on 0161 946 3500.
The new RAV will boast a class leading combination of performance and economy that will be hard to find in any other mid-sized SUV.
Highlights of the new 2020 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid:
- The new RAV4 plug-in boasts outstanding performance with 302bhp.
- Performance and economy combination is best in class, 0-62mph in a fraction over 6-seconds with CO2 emissions under 30g/km
- A full electric range of 37 miles is best in class
- All models equipped with intelligent electric AWD (all-wheel drive) as standard
RAV4 Plug-in Engine Performance & Economy
The new intelligent electric All-Wheel Drive RAV4 plug-in combines the same 2.5-litre petrol engine found in the self-charging model with a larger lithium-ion battery to deliver the best of both worlds. The battery resides under the floor meaning boot space is not sacrificed.
With 302bhp it packs a punch and feels quick of the mark (0-62mph in 6.2 seconds), which is hard to match even with conventional powered SUVs. At the same time the new RAV plug-in delivers ultra-low emissions under 30g/km.
More good news for drivers doing frequent short daily return journeys is that the full electric range is a class-leading 37 miles which will mean exceptionally low running costs for a lot of people doing relatively short commutes each day. The RAV4 can also do up to 84mph in electric mode.
Exterior Styling
The RAV4 features distinctive/strong exterior looks, entry-levels models get 17-inch alloy wheels, higher grades get 18-inch alloys and all models get privacy glass, shark fin antenna and electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors as standard.
The bolds looks of the RAV4 may not be quite as radical as the Toyota C-HR’s ‘Batmobile’ chiselled looks but it certainly catches the eye and stands out in a very crowded medium-sized SUV segment.
Interior
Entry-level models get premium cloth upholstery, while Dynamic trim gets synthetic leather and top-grade Excel trim gets full leather interior in a choice of three colours: beige, black or grey.
The interior feels classy, there’s plenty of soft touch surfaces and premium quality materials and the dashboard and controls and logically laid out, all models get a leather steering wheel and gear stick.
The centrepiece of the dashboard is the 8-inch touchscreen (standard on all models) with Bluetooth, DAB radio, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and My Toyota Connected Services. Skip the entry-level Icon model and you get integrated navigation and voice control.
For comfort, all models get dual zone climate control and higher-grade Dynamic and Excel models get heated front seats.
There are plenty of driver aids/tech too, all models get as standard rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, intelligent adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high beam. Higher grade models get additional tech like rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitoring.
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