The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid hasn’t undergone any major changes, which is something few expected from the best-selling model that has been on the market since 1994. It’s not the most comfortable small crossover, nor the most capable off-road. But it has style, space and the promise of reliability. It also has more power than the gasoline-powered RAV4, comes standard with all-wheel drive, and gets an EPA-estimated 17 miles per gallon on the mixed cycle.
Almost all of the changes from the 2023 model are mostly cosmetic. Even so, the design won’t change all that much, thanks in part to the success of the current generation. However, the interior is likely to undergo a makeover, which should be more modern. In particular, the use of a larger infotainment display is expected.
What Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2024 reviews agree on
Efficient yet powerful hybrid drive
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s electrified powertrain is worth the extra cost. It has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that drives all four wheels. With up to 219 horsepower, the RAV4 Hybrid can accelerate to 60 mph in less than 7.5 seconds, outperforming other crossovers of similar size (by the way, check out Toyota Yaris Cross).
Despite its pleasantly sporty nature, the RAV4 Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated 41 city, 38 highway, and 40 combined fuel economy. If that’s not enough, it offers up to 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats, which is impressive considering the gasoline-powered RAV4 has roughly the same amount of cargo space.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition 2024
Once again, Toyota has chosen to highlight the RAV4 Woodland Edition. Returning for the 2024 model year, the Woodland Edition adds moderate off-road capability to the RAV4’s already high value. It offers new two-tone color combinations, a standard 1¼-inch Activity Rack, and a new Weather Package that includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, and heated front seats.
The Woodland edition, on the other hand, comes standard with 18-inch bronze TRD alloy wheels with Falken Wildpeak all-terrain rubber, two black chrome exhaust tips, black visors, fenders and a specially tuned TRD suspension with modified coil springs and a twin-tube damping system.¨
Price and equipment options
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is available in seven trim levels: LE, XLE, SE, Woodland Edition, XLE Premium, XSE and Limited. See below for a breakdown of each trim option and corresponding suggested retail prices.
LE
The price of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE starts at €32,825. It features LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker stereo system and three USB ports.
XLE
Prices for the XLE start at €34,335. It has all the equipment of the base LE hybrid version, but also offers a power-adjustable driver’s seat, keyless entry, push-button engine start, heated exterior mirrors and up to five USB ports for charging.
SE
Prices for the SE start at €35,520. Standard equipment adds a leather steering wheel, interior lighting, 18-inch wheels, projector LED headlights and sports suspension.
Woodland Edition
Pricing for the road-going Woodland Edition starts at 36,045 euros and includes all the standard equipment of the XLE grade. However, it also includes all-weather floor mats, a boot mat, rear safety glass, fog lights, projector LED headlights and the Woodland badge.
XLE Premium
Like the Woodland Edition, the RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium offers all the standard benefits of the Hybrid XLE. Its price starts at €37,225 and includes, among other things, several upgrades such as a sunroof, 18-inch chrome wheels, fog lights, leatherette upholstery and a power tailgate.
XSE
Prices for the XSE start at 38,485 euros. It has the standard equipment as the SE and XLE Premium versions, but with additional upgrades such as a digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, leatherette seats with blue stitching and two-tone paintwork.
Limited
Prices for the Hybrid Limited version start at 41,130 euros. It retains most of the standard features of the XSE trim, but has additional upgrades such as a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, special interior trim and a premium JBL audio system with 11 speakers.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2024 specifications
- Power: 163 kW
- Max speed: 185 km/h
- Fuel Consumption: 5,8 l/100 km in the city, 6,3 on the highway l/100 km
- Tank capacity: 55 l
- Boot space: 580 l
- Curb weight: 1 683 kg
- Lenght: 4 596 mm
- Width: 1 854 mm
- Height: 1 702 mm
- Wheelbase: 2 690 mm
Toyota RAV4 2024 Safety Features
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has earned a five-star rating from the NHTSA and is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. In addition, every 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 (TSS 2.5), which includes:
- collision avoidance with pedestrian detection,
- full-speed dynamic radar cruise control,
- lane keep assist,
- lane departure warning,
- automatic cruise control
- and traffic sign assist.
Available driver-assistance features include:
- front and rear parking sensors,
- surround-view camera system,
- blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
- and digital rearview mirror with an integrated camera display.
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The story of the Toyota RAV4: From a pioneer to the world champion
When the first generation of the Toyota RAV4 was unveiled at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show, few knew that the bold new concept would change the entire automotive market. The new car played a pioneering role by its very nature, but it also came with new technologies and created a whole new market for compact, agile and versatile SUVs, ideal especially for modern lifestyle enthusiasts.
The Toyota RAV4 became one of the first large-scale compact SUVs in 1994 and is still one of the best-selling members of the segment today. However, the development of this unique vehicle began in 1986 and culminated in Toyota’s RAV-Four concept study, unveiled three years later.The car was based on the platform of the then Corolla and featured all-wheel drive adapted from the sporty Celica GT-Four.
Initially, Toyota offered only a three-door variant of the RAV4. It had more ground clearance and four-wheel drive like the SUVs, but unlike them, it also had a lighter self-supporting structure and a transversely mounted engine – solutions typical of passenger cars. The acronym RAV-Four originated from the term “Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel-drive”, which loosely translated means recreational vehicle with four-wheel-drive.
The interest in the RAV4 surprised even its creators and doubled the original expectations. Since its launch, more than 6 million units have been sold worldwide and the Toyota RAV4 is now the most popular SUV in the world, with average annual sales of around 750,000 units.
The first and second generations of the RAV4 had permanent four-wheel drive.For the third-generation model, the manufacturer abandoned this solution in favour of a more economical arrangement that added rear-wheel drive when necessary. The biggest innovation, however, was the introduction of E-Four drive in the previous generation, also available on the RAV4 Hybrid. The system lacks a conventional connecting shaft and the rear wheels are driven exclusively by an electric motor.
The fourth generation debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the facelift. Three years later, in 2016, Toyota debuted the RAV4 Hybrid, a car that retains all the qualities of the fourth-generation model, this time with the added bonus of a full hybrid-electric powertrain. As the first full hybrid car in its class on the European market, the RAV4’s appeal was further enhanced by class-leading fuel consumption and emissions, as well as its smooth and commanding handling – including highly economical electric all-wheel drive.
However, the electrification of the “ravka” began long before that, first appearing as an electric car in 1997. The third generation also had electric variants and was available exclusively in the US.
