Rav4 Hybrid

What’s the Next Hybrid from Toyota?

Toyota is the company that perfected the hybrid powertrain with the Prius and captured our attention regarding what a hybrid powertrain should have.  Not only did they come up with the Prius which allows us to enjoy fantastic fuel mileage while having a vehicle that is affordable while giving us what we want, a better price and better fuel efficiency.  Since the Prius came out, Toyota has put its hybrid technology into six other vehicles before this year to give us a full line up from Toyota that is powered by hybrid technology, made to save fuel and help the environment.

For the 2016 model year Toyota will add their hybrid technology to the RAV4.  This gives us an SUV that is in the crossover segment and the right size to be enjoyed by many.  Not only is it the right size, but now with the hybrid powertrain the RAV4 is going to be a favorite vehicle for young and active buyers.  The RAV4 is sized to allow families to grow into it, especially those with young kids and gives us an SUV that is easily as versatile as it can be for enjoying some great off road adventures.

As hybrid technologies have evolved over the years, the one that will be put in the new RAV4 will be one of the most advanced ever.  This SUV will be quicker off the line and more powerful than the typical model.  This version will also be offered in XLE and Limited trims along with having the Toyota On-Demand AWD system with intelligence (AWD-i) to make the drive even better.  It used to be a hybrid was boring, wedge shaped vehicle that nearly did not excite or go very quickly at all.  With the advancements made in hybrid technology the new RAV4 will certainly is one of the best performing small SUVs with a hybrid powertrain on the market.

Not only will the RAV4 Hybrid be one of the best performing vehicles in the lineup, but it is also one that will look great as well.  The new RAV4 has new more aggressive front and rear fascia treatments as well as new rocker sills and skid plates.  These upgrades along with new wheel designs and colors create a highly attractive new vehicle that will easily be one of the most attractive entries into this segment for 2016.  The exterior will also benefit from the inclusion of full LED lights in the front and rear of the RAV4 which makes it look even more like a luxury vehicle than ever before.

To add to the upgrade of the RAV4 the interior has upgraded premium trim that give the feeling of the premium/luxury to this SUV.  Features that have been added include such things as front and rear power ports, a USB port, better cupholders and a sunglasses holder all made to make the car more comfortable.  The new RAV4 will also have front and rear parking sonar as well as Sirius XM Radio, a navigation system, a 7.0-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system and several upgraded safety features to help you enjoy the ride.

The SE model of the new RAV4 Hybrid will include a sport-tuned suspension, a front bumper/lower grill, full LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels and tow tone exterior colors that are matched up to pair up Super White, Black Sand Pear or Electric Storm Blue on the upper part of the vehicle with the Classis Silver Metallic on the lower body part.  Inside the new materials of the SE will offer you a much nicer feel than ever before.

As an upgraded and now hybrid model the RAV4 becomes an amazing new vehicle that benefits from the awesome Toyota hybrid technology.  Not surprising that Toyota has expanded its lineup to its vehicles to the point of now having eight vehicles that all have a hybrid version.  When you want the best a hybrid can offer at affordable pricing, Toyota is the right name to turn to for your next new vehicle and these new hybrid RAV4s will soon arrive at your local Toyota dealer for you to begin the feeling of exhilaration that comes from driving one of these awesome new vehicles.

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