2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Owner's Manual

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The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a K1-class SUV with hybrid powertrain, front- or all-wheel drive. The world premiere of the fifth generation of the model took place during the New York Auto Show in March 2018. The car appeared before the European public in the fall at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

Like its gasoline counterpart, the hybrid received a completely new design – truly brutal and aggressive. Just look at the front part with a wide grille and a massive front bumper. The back part of the automobile looks relief and manly. If to put on it toothy tires, the automobile can seem a little bit reduced version of the 4Runner. Thus, the only elements indicating the “green” version are the firm dark blue Toyota logo and a pair of nameplates on front wings.

The interior of the crossover RAV4 too has “grown up” essentially. And it is reflected not only in increased space, but also in quality of materials and a level of equipment. The dashboard has acquired a wide screen which displays all necessary information. In the center is located 7 or 8 inches (depending on the configuration) multimedia system screen, which even displays the so-called 3D viewing mode. Another pleasantness from Toyota engineers, now the picture from the rear view camera can be displayed in the cabin mirror, as well as “plushkas” in the form of a JBL audio system with 11 speakers and a panoramic roof.

Hybrid power plant RAV4 consists of 2.5-liter gasoline engine A25A-FXS, electromechanical variator and an electric motor. Aggregate power of this duo is 222 hp and 279 Nm of torque, which is 25 powers more than its predecessor. At the same time an important point, in all-wheel drive versions, the pull on the rear wheels has increased by 30%. Due to this “green” crossover should feel more confident off-road. Besides the electronics has got off-road Trail Mode imitating blocking of the front differential.

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