Three Best Features of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, but for some, they still seem a bit novel and high-tech. Hybrids, on the other hand, are much more well-established. Toyota has been leading the way with hybrids, and the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is another reliable model that shows how impressive a hybrid can be. Fuel-efficient, practical, safe, and packed with technology, it’s an ideal choice for your next ride.

Fuel Efficiency With a Kick

Don’t assume that an electric engine can’t compete with a traditional gas one. In fact, the RAV4 Hybrid isn’t just more fuel efficient and cheaper to run than its non-hybrid counterpart – it’s quicker too, achieving 0-60 mph in just over seven seconds.

This is all thanks to its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission that’s coupled with two electric motors. One of these electric motors powers the rear, resulting in all-wheel drive for enhanced control. This engine achieves an impressive combined net horsepower of 219. However, the fuel efficiency is where it shines the most, reaching 41 mpg in cities and 38 mpg on highways for a combined 39 mpg.

Safety Technology Prioritized

Toyota is well-known for taking safety seriously, which is why the RAV4 Hybrid is packed with driver-assistance features. Many of them come as standard across the various trims, such as Toyota Safety Sense 2.5. This combination of safety technologies comes together to adapt speed, adjust the steering wheel, and apply the brakes to keep everyone safe. It includes:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane-Departure Alert with Steering Assist

Additionally, the RAV4 Hybrid includes a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert as well as Toyota’s Star Safety System, a suite of six safety systems that include:

• Vehicle Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Anti-Lock Brake System
• Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Smart Stop Technology

Comfort and Convenience at Your Fingertips

There’s no denying the RAV4 Hybrid has a comfortable interior. All trims have dual-zone automatic climate control and a spacious cargo space to accommodate enough luggage for a long road trip. Passengers can also hook their phones up to the onboard Wi-Fi hotspot as well as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to play music from the six-speaker system.

You’ll also unlock free trials of Toyota’s connected services to use with your RAV4 Hybrid. These services can provide emergency and roadside assistance, personalized maintenance updates, and access to the app to interact with your car from a distance. You can lock and unlock the doors, start and stop the ignition, and find where you parked all with the tap of a button.

Toyota has a track record of producing quality, reliable hybrids, and the RAV4 is no exception. Comfortable, convenient, safe, and fuel-efficient, there’s a lot to love about the RAV4 Hybrid. We have a range of trims available, so stop by Don Franklin Corbin Toyota in Corbin, KY to check it out for yourself.