Toyota crossed the mark of almost 0.4 million sales in 2019 and expected to continue that trend in the future by not making a huge changed to their design and engine, but to improve more to make it more attractive and dynamic.
The 2020 RAV4 Hybrid major attraction is a standard safety sense 2.0 system which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist.
In addition to that there are other options which you can add on such as optional Weather Package will get an update with a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Overall 2020 Rav4 Hybrid Review
The new RAV4 has better proportions than it used to: longer in the wheelbase but shorter overall. That means not only that it looks less ungainly, but also that it still lines up against the big-middle-sized family crossovers. Think the inevitable Qashqai, and Honda CR-V, VW Tiguan, Ford Kuga and Peugeot 3008.
Actually it’s more of an SUV than a crossover; boxy and roomy. It’s the 4WD versions that’ll take most RAV4 sales. The black lower-body cladding and wheel-arches are all part of SUV semiotics. A ‘trail mode’ button in the centre console activates a brake differential and different ESP strategy. It might just get you out of a slightly more challenging off-road hole than before.
This time the whole range is hybrid in the UK. The 2.5-litre petrol engine is new, with no turbo but using Atkinson cycle valve timing as favored by Toyota for its hybrids. It’s the usual infinitesimally variable epicyclical power-split motor/generator transmission too, with electric rear drive if you’ve ticked the AWD box.
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Overall system power is now 215bhp, or 221bhp for the AWD. Both will get to 62mph in the early-eight-second range.
All trim has comprehensive safety features except Blind spot and Cross traffic warning alert comes in XSE and Limited trim of Rav4 hybrid.
2020 Rav4 Hybrid Interior
2020 Toyota RAV4’s cabin quality is impressive. It has intuitive, modern tech features. Seating space and cargo room are above average for the segment.
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Seating
RAV4 seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery, a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, and a four-way manually adjustable passenger seat. Optional features include an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, synthetic leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and driver’s seat memory settings.
The front passenger seat could benefit from more adjustments to improve support on longer trips. Taller front-seat occupants may also wish for a little more headroom. The second row has plenty of space for adults.
For installing child safety seats, there are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats.
2020 Rav4 Hybrid infotainment
Standard features in the 2020 RAV4 include a 7-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa integration, a Wi-Fi hot spot, satellite radio, a USB port, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker stereo.
The standard touch screen has sharp graphics. It’s also easy to use, thanks to straightforward menus and quick processing times. Physical controls are large and clearly marked. They’re also mostly easy to reach from the driver’s seat.
· Additional Features
Dual-zone automatic climate control, four additional USB ports, proximity keyless entry, a moonroof, an 8-inch touch screen, an 11-speaker JBL premium stereo, wireless device charging, a universal garage door opener, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, a household-style power outlet, navigation, and a panoramic glass roof.
Safety Features
Standard driver assistance features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, traffic sign recognition, automatic high-beam headlights and a rearview camera.
· Additional Features
Optional safety features include blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rain-sensing windshield wipers, front and rear parking sensors, reverse automatic emergency braking, a rearview mirror camera, and a surround-view parking camera system.
2020 Rav4 Hybrid Mpg
Toyota claimed of 41 mpg for highway and 38 for city combined 39.5 mpg is very optimistic in real terms, according to the users of hybrid 2019 and 2020 their Mpg close to 38.5 for highway, 36 for city.
There are other cars that has the most mileage close to hybrid but without hybrid technology.
Toyota:
- 41 mpg highway
- 38 mpg city
Users Experience:
- 5 mpg highway
- 36 mpg city
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Pros
- Quiet interior and comfortable ride quality
- Abundant cargo and passenger space
- Controls are easy to use
Cons
- Lackluster power from base powertrain
- No other engines available
- Uncomfortable front passenger seat
- Vague steering means you’ll sometimes misjudge your inputs
2019 v 2020 rav4 hybrid
- 2019 Toyota RAV4, you will have five trim level options – LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure and Limited – with a price tag that starts at $25,650.
- 2020 Toyota RAV4 will add the trail-rated and TRD-tuned Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road trim to give families six options – LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road and Limited – that will start at $25,850. The Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road trim level will add a TRD-tuned suspension, matte black 18-inch TRD alloy wheels, black TRD Toyota SofTex® interior, a power liftgate, a power sunroof and more, with a price tag that starts at $32,955.
Engine Options and Specs
- 2019 Powered by a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine that is married to an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Toyota RAV4 will earn 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway in front-wheel drive variants.
- 2020 RAV4 Hybrid entries feature a Toyota Hybrid System II that employs a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force gas engine, a pair of high-torque electric motors and a Continuously Variable Transmission to make 40 mpg combined.
Technology and Features
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 technology is a standard fixture in all trim levels that will add a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist which isn’t available in 2019 rav4 models
- To make it more attractive and it will add Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa capabilities to the Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system.
Additional Packages
| Packages | Hybrid LE | Hybrid XLE | Hybrid XSE | Hybrid Limited |
| All Weather Floor Liners, Cargo Liner (PPO) |
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| Rain Sensing Front Wipers, de-icer function, Heated 3-Spoke Leather Steering Wheel |
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| Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS), Rear Cross-Traffic Braking (RCTB), Wireless Smartphone Charger, charge indicator light |
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| Rain Sensing Front Wipers, de-icer function, Heated 3-Spoke Leather Steering Wheel, Front Seat Heating, power driver seat
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| front ventilated seats, Rain Sensing Front Wipers, de-icer function, Heated 3-Spoke Leather Steering Wheel, Rear Outboard Seat Heating, perforated inserts
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| Wireless Smartphone Charger, charge indicator light, Bird’s Eye View Monitor, 360 degree overhead view in drive and reverse and perimeter scan, 5 Door Smart Power locks, remote entry and hands free power rear liftgate
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| Anti-Theft System, alarm and engine immobilizer, Temporary Spare Tire, Front Seat Heating, power driver seat, 5 Door Smart Power locks, remote entry and hands free power rear liftgate
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| Front Door Smart Key System, remote entry and hands free power rear liftgate w/jam protection, Tilt & Slide Moon Roof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Price:
4 models / 4 configurations
| Hybrid LE | Hybrid XLE | Hybrid XSE | Hybrid Limited |
| Starting price: $28,100 | Starting price: $29,650 | Starting price: $34,350 | Starting price: $36,650 |
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