The Toyota RAV4 has been loved for generations as an excellent compact SUV, with character traits including excellent flexibility for cargo and passengers and fuel economy not often found in the small SUV segment.
For 2016, Toyota has unveiled the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid model, bringing the cost of ownership even lower in the form of staggering fuel economy ratings of 33mpg combined. If you’ve ever owned an SUV before, compact or not, this is an astonishing figure. It doesn’t take long to for the savings at the pump to add up. And the best part? You gain all of this economy without sacrificing any of the capabilities you’ve grown accustomed to from the beloved Toyota RAV4.
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid also gets some interior refinements including updated display screens and storage bins for even greater flexibility and ease of use. The RAV4 Hybrid will also be available in the posh Limited trim level which adds leather seats, an upgraded audio system, and superb active safety features like blind spot monitoring and pre-collision braking assist.
For more information about the first hybrid vehicle in its class, take a look at the New York International Auto Show reveal from a few months back.