Toyota is launching a new special edition
of the RAV4 Hybrid in Europe called the Black Edition, which, well, is pretty
self-explanatory. The new black-themed variant of the Japanese hybrid SUV is
finished in Toyota’s Midnight Black, which is paired with a matching front
grille, lower bumpers, door mirror casings, skid plates, and rear spoiler.
The new RAV4 Hybrid Black Edition also
runs on black 19-inch alloy wheels with a glossy black finish and even has the
‘Intelligent Clearance Sonar’ sensors painted black so as to not interrupt the
whole theme. In fact, the only non-black feature on the exterior is the chrome
Toyota badge on the front end. The same theme continues in the cabin: step
inside and you’ll find the seats upholstered in black synthetic leather with
grey stitching, combined with a black headliner and interior trim.
The RAV4 Hybrid Black Edition is based on
the Style grade and includes features such as a 360-degree camera, the
aforementioned intelligent parking sensors, a digital rear-view mirror, a
nine-speaker JBL premium audio system with DAB and a wireless charging pad for
your smartphone. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard, as well as
Toyota’s Safety Sense suite of active safety systems.
The RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a
self-charging, electrified 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 215 HP in its FWD form and 219 HP in the AWD models, paired to a CVT
transmission. Toyota claims a 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds. The new Toyota
RAV4 Black Edition is available to order in Europe, with first deliveries set
to commence in October.
