2016
Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid
Toyota
has lifted the veils off the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid, which brings more horsepower and
higher mileage than conventional RAV4 models. The model also debuts a refreshed
exterior and interior design that will be seen across the RAV4 lineup.
The
mid-cycle facelift for the Toyota RAV4 is comprehensive, with changes like new
LED headlamps and DRLs that flow into the smaller upper grille, a re-designed
bumper set with a new radiator grille design, and LED taillights, updated lift
gate design and new reflectors.
Toyota
says it has improved the interior by adding more premium materials and interior
colors. It comes with a 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display in an updated
instrument cluster, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and a
leather-wrapped steering wheel. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 also comes with a new
Bird’s Eye View Monitor, which gives the driver a panoramic view of the car’s
surroundings using four strategically-placed cameras.
The
RAV4 will also feature the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package, which combines
features like Pre-Collision System, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure
Alert, Automatic High Beams, Pedestrian Pre-Collision System and Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control.
The
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will be offered in two premium trims, XLE and Limited,
both featuring an Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive System (AWD-i). Powering
the hybrid variant is a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine and a duo of
electric motors for the axles.
The
hybrid drivetrain sends power through a continuously variable transmission
(CVT). Toyota have still not released official figures, although they claim
that it is more powerful and delivers quicker acceleration and higher mileage
than conventional RAV4's.
