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2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE: Reviews, Specs & Price -There have been rumors circulating that the impending 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid would get a facelift at some point. To yet, Toyota has not made any formal announcements on the changes that will be implemented for the next model year. The following is a possible breakdown of the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid’s features.
Reviews
In 2024, after receiving a facelift, the RAV4 Hybrid would debut with an upgraded version of its external design. It is possible that the headlights on the electric compact SUV will be upgraded, and that the front fascia will be redesigned with new grilles. Similar improvements, such as new taillights and a redesigned rear bumper, might be of use in enhancing the appearance of the back end of the SUV. Because mid-cycle updates are typically minor, we do not anticipate that there will be many significant differences between the new model and the one that is currently available for purchase.
When it comes to the cabin of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, we do not know what Toyota has planned. The latest generation of SUVs has a tough appearance with huge physical controls and a part in the form of a v located on the bottom of the center console. The RAV4 Hybrid’s appearance is even more dated by its tiered dashboard and the way the infotainment screen is positioned on top of the dashboard. It is possible that Toyota may alter the design of the dashboard and the center console of the RAV4 Hybrid in 2024.
The most recent iteration of the RAV4 Hybrid is equipped with a touchscreen measuring eight inches in size, a digital instrument cluster measuring seven inches in size, wireless smartphone connectivity, navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, six audio speakers, Bluetooth, and three USB ports. There is a touchscreen display measuring 10.5″ inches, a digital instrument cluster measuring 12.3 inches, two additional USB ports, and 11 audio speakers that can be selected as options. We anticipate that it will be possible to purchase vehicles with these characteristics for the 2024 model year.
Specs
The RAV4 Hybrid gives the impression of moving much more quickly than the standard model, and it also boasts more horsepower than its rivals do. This is consistent with the performance that it displays in the real world; the acceleration is unexpectedly quick when starting from a stop, and it maintains its strength to provide smooth passing power with a linear delivery.
All RAV4 Hybrids are equipped with all-wheel drive as standard equipment. These hybrids are powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four engine that is mated to two electric motor generators and a battery pack. The combined power of the system is 219 horsepower.
The RAV4 Hybrid is also one of the most fuel-efficient hybrid small SUVs on the market today. It has an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined mileage rating of 41/38/40 miles per gallon, which is superior to the 40/34/37 mpg rating of the all-wheel-drive Honda CR-V hybrid and the 38/38/38 mpg rating of the all-wheel-drive Kia Sportage Hybrid. The Honda and the Kia both come equipped with front-wheel drive as standard; this contributes to an improvement in the estimated combined gas economy of 3 and 5 mpg, respectively, for the vehicles. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE
The RAV4 Hybrid may be switched into an EV mode by the driver, which enables the vehicle to run completely on the electricity supplied by the battery. This seems like it would be a terrific way to raise mpg, but in fact, I found it to be problematic; the only time I was able to enter the mode was for extremely short rides that were less than 20 miles per hour.
The RAV4 Hybrid is a very capable driver. It is easy to operate in tight curves and parking lots, and it maintains its composure even while turning sharp corners. This is made easier by its expressive steering, which has a feel that is both solid and direct. Additionally, the action of its brakes feels normal and comfortable. The brake pedal of a hybrid vehicle with regenerative braking feels much stronger than the brake pedal of a conventional vehicle; yet, the action of the brakes is linear, and the brakes seem reliably reactive overall.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is superior to the Toyota RAV4 in terms of both its ride quality and its level of noise, both of which are areas in which I had a more mixed reaction to the RAV4. The RAV4 Hybrid has a ride that is rather firm; it is readily agitated by bumps, and there is a considerable level of impact harshness that is unpleasant. The powertrain is responsible for the majority of the SUV’s excessive noise. There is also some noise from the wind, although it is not the primary source of the problem. When the engine first starts up, it makes a note that is rough and unrefined sounding, and this note remains throughout any type of acceleration, where it is joined by a nearly constant droning sound. It’s such a bother.
The present generation of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with a comprehensive array of safety measures; this should not change for the 2024 model year. Ahead collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high-beam assist are all standard on the hybrid model. A surround-view parking camera, a rear cross-traffic warning system, blind spot monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors are among the optional features that may be selected.
Price
The base price of a 2023 RAV4 Hybrid is $32,060, which is about $1,300 more than the price of a gas-only RAV4 with comparable equipment.