So if you plan on doing a lot of city driving, the hybrid could save you quite a bit a the pump. ![]() The hybrid scores an impressive 34 city/31 hwy/33 combined MPG, while the gas model does 22/29/25 respectively. Where the main difference with the hybrid come into play is in fuel economy. ![]() Not bad, given the fact that the hybrid weighs 320 pounds more than the gas models. That said, the hybrid with do 0 to 60 in 8.1 seconds versus 9.0 seconds in the conventional drivetrain. ![]() This translates to a bit more off-the-line and top-end punch, though the differences are fairly subtle. of torque, compared to the 176 hp and 172 lb-ft. This system – borrowed in large part from the Lexus NX300h – provides 194 hp and 206 lb-ft. The RAV4 Hybrid offers up the most powerful drivetrain of the line, with a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine with a CVT up front and a motor driving the rear wheels, meaning every hybrid offers intelligent all-wheel drive. Additional spot welds were added the frame to improve rigidity as well. The shocks and coils have also been improved for better comfort on bumpy roads, and less body roll on smooth roads. Other changes include refinements to the AWD system on the gas models, including the transfer of additional power to the rear wheels while steering, to provide even better cornering. Toyota also worked to reduce noise, vibration and harshness inside the cabin, and this is definitely the quietest RAV4 yet. There’s also been subtle tweaks to the design of the rear bumper, the addition of a standard rear skid plate, and updated alloy wheels. When viewed from the side, the front overhang appears higher and more angular, giving it more of truck like appearance than before. ![]() There’s a brand new hybrid model designed for fuel economy and improved performance, and a sporty new trim level, dubbed the RAV4 SE.Īll RAV4s get an updated front end for 2016 that’s a bit cleaner and more modern than the outgoing model. Now, I’ve spent some time behind the wheel of two new models of the RAV4 that Toyota is bringing to market for 2016. Recently, I had the chance to see how a RAV4 was capable enough to run with the big boys in rally racing.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |