The Adventure, TRD Off-Road and Limited AWD gas models also add torque vectoring, which distributes available torque to either the left or right rear wheel to help with challenging terrain and sharpen turn-in during spirited driving. Hybrid models do this with a second electric motor at the rear rather than a mechanical connection. The AWD models run primarily in front-wheel drive mode, but power s sent to the rear wheels as needed for extra traction. The RAV4’s styling may be a bit busy in front, but it looks rugged and functional. It uses an automatic continuously-variable transmission (CVT). However, when combined with the electric motor, the hybrid system produces 219 horsepower. The hybrid RAV4 also uses a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, but is rated at 176 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque.
The gasoline RAV4 models use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated for 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the gasoline RAV4 offers Adventure and TRD Off-Road trim in AWD only.
Gasoline versions come in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD), while The hybrid is AWD only. The regular and hybrid RAV4 models come in LE, XLE, XLE Premium and Limited trim the hybrid adds SE and XSE trim. It competes in a crowded segment with talented rivals including the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson, all of which offer gas or hybrid versions. At 180.9 inches in length, it’s considered a compact SUV or crossover. Redesigned for 2019, it’s now in its fifth generation. It comes as a conventional gasoline vehicle or a gas-electric hybrid, as well as the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV), reviewed separately. The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling SUV on the market, and it earns that title honestly.
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