It’s hard to come away from the new RAV4 without a good degree of respect. It may not be the most exciting crossover on the market but it’s hard to argue with the sheer number of them leaving showrooms, or Toyota’s total commitment to hybrid technology. Plus, that CVT gearbox aside, it does everything well, not excelling or falling short in any particular area. Don’t expect that RAV4 success story to be ending any time soon.
Stat Attack: All-wheel-drive
Price: £29,635
Engine: 2.5-litre petrol in-line four, one electric motor
Transmission: CVT automatic, two-wheel-drive
Total system power: 215bhp
Engine power: 176bhp @ 5,700rpm
Engine torque: 163lb ft @ 3,600rpm – 5,200rpm
Electric motor power: 88kW
Electric motor torque: 149lb ft
0-62mph: 8.4 seconds
Top speed: 112mph
Weight: 1,590kg
Stat Attack: Front-wheel-drive
Price: £33,430
Engine: 2.5-litre petrol in-line four, two electric motors
Transmission: CVT automatic, four-wheel-drive
Total system power: 219bhp
Engine power: 176bhp @ 5,700rpm
Engine torque: 163lb ft @ 3,600rpm – 5,200rpm
Electric motor power (front): 88kW
Electric motor torque (front): 149lb ft
Electric motor power (rear): 40kW
Electric motor torque (rear): 89lb ft
0-62mph: 8.1 seconds
Top speed: 112mph
Weight: 1,650kg