Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model of 2016

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers more horses and torque than the standard version. Hybrid engine is the easy part of the restyling of the model in 2016. As a small hybrid SUV, the car faces competition only all-wheel drive Subaru Hybrid Crosstrek.

The exteriorof the Updated RAV4 is sleeker with a more angular and enlarged grille than the previous version. When viewed from the side and rear, the changes become more subtle. In General, the grille and other openings are closed more, and the spotlight narrowed to the Central part of the hood. A similar solution is applied and in the rear of the car where the brake lights also taper toward the center. Finally, the rear skid plate got the grey color, stylized metal. These changes will largely transferred to the normal RAV4, although the hybrids will have their registration point of attachment of numbers and unique 17 — inch wheels.

 





How it is controlledhas additional horsepower (194 compared with 176) and torque (206 versus 172). But as the weight of the hybrid has increased by 145 kg, the RAV4 is thus not turned into a space ship. He actually felt a little faster, but only slightly. Accelerating hybrid with a low speed are acceptable for the class. At high speeds, however, drivers will be required to better assess the situation and calculate the strength of the car.

Although it is not typical, there is a continuously variable automatic transmission. It is better than many other infinitely variable transmission. Instead of "elastic" response from the worst models, the work of CVT RAV4 Hybrid is more direct with a predictable response. The RAV4 Hybrid sounds rougher than a conventional RAV4.

The driver never forgets he is driving a hybrid. You hear a constant whine which is most noticeable during acceleration and braking. The noise is quite weak and when you listen to music completely invisible. Riding hybrid RAV4 is no different from the version of the previous generation.

Control compared to competitors provides the ability to better control the car, suspension swallows any punches, and the engine allows you to accelerate quickly if necessary.

 





The interiorof the New version will have approximately the same interior. Gone significant difference in appearance of the cabin depending on the configuration.

The passengers and the driver inside is quite comfortable. Of the differences one can cite the example of the new upper door trim. The choice of material to look at least as good, if not better, than what anyone else offers in this class. While Toyota has made a number of changes in interior design, it will look familiar to owners of RAV4.

Toyota increased the number of sound-absorbing materials, which greatly paid off in a hybrid version. Despite the presence of persistent noise transmission, sound flying by the window air is not audible. Finally, back seat quite a lot in order to the knees of the passengers rests in the front seats.

Ergonomics & electronicsthe RAV4 Hybrid is available with either six or seven inch touchscreen to control various functions. Both screens have a good resolution and, not least, quickly responding. Control system functions from the Toyota good both from the point of view of efficiency and ease of switching between menus, and navigation and audio.

Buyers of hybrid RAV4 that already had experience in the use of hybrid vehicles from Toyota find the familiar screens for you to check energy usage, battery regeneration and fuel economy.

However, even in the top version there is only one USB port in the car. It's not very good in these days when everyone has a device that needs charging.

 





Baggage compartmentToyota also worked on a Luggage compartment. You can adjust how high should open the tailgate. This is very useful if the garage owner has a low ceiling. However, the RAV4 Hybrid loses a bit of storage space compared to pure gasoline RAV4 due to the battery of the hybrid system. Toyota provided new coasters and a Mat, and a few other details. The Luggage compartment is very roomy, which is extremely useful in everyday life.

SecurityUntil the crash-test model, the RAV4 Hybrid was not produced. Along with the ordinary front airbags, ABS and electronic stabilization system, the system includes a package of security options from Toyota. These include Precollision braking system, which is designed to recognize pedestrians and automatically slow the car in case of their exit on the road, and Lane Departure warning on the exit from traffic lanes and adaptive cruise control. Also used the system monitor for a buildup of the body.

So, a hybrid RAV4 is a smart car from Toyota, making the jump from their competitors by offering all-wheel drive.

The fact that the RAV4 Hybrid offers a more powerful engine and fuel economy, makes the purchase very attractive. However, we must not forget that the components of the hybrid versions are much more expensive than usual. Overall, the RAV4 Hybrid is not a bad car, but the hybrids are not particularly attractive for a buyer. published

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