Crossovers are an extremely important direction for Toyota. Each new RAV4 sells like hot cakes, and with the release of a hybrid version that couldn't even be charged from a wall, sales jumped by 72%.
Against the backdrop of such successes, it is not surprising that the manufacturer hastened to tense up and presented a new Rav 4 hybrid with the Prime prefix at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The work was not done on the knee. The new product differs from its predecessor in many ways.
Specifications
Prime received two conventional internal combustion engines with 2.0 and 2.5-liter gasoline units and a hybrid setup with two electric motors on each axle and a charging socket. Since the regular versions have been little surprising for the 3rd year in a row, let’s immediately delve into the hybrid.
The car of the new RAV4 involves the installation of a naturally aspirated gasoline engine and two compact electric motors on each axle. Quite an interesting solution that no one else has implemented yet. However, in terms of dynamic characteristics, not everything is as fabulous as expected.
The internal combustion engine is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine producing 177 hp. It was already in the previous cross, but this time the torque was slightly increased. Now 228 Hm, instead of 221. In total with two electric trains, the cart produces 306 hp. For comparison, last year's hybrid version boasted only 222 hp.
The compact battery offers an electric range of only 63 km. Which, in general, is enough for everyday use with overnight charging from a wall outlet. However, the battery capacity itself was not named.
Additionally, regarding the battery, Toyota is offering an extended warranty this time. It’s unclear what this is connected with, but it’s nice. Instead of 8 years or 100 thousand km, you can now count on compensation for 10 years or 150,000 km.
More powerful test - drive FAW Toyota RAV4 Dual Engine E + 2.5L
Today we're going to test the more fuel-efficient and powerful Rongfang that's part of Toyota's full-blown electrification process—the FAW Toyota RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+.
Toyota hybrid's all-electric technology includes four forms of power, "dual motor" as a conventional petrol-electric hybrid version of the car, "dual motor E+" as a plug-in hybrid version of the car, "E into motor" for pure electric vehicles," " Hydrogen engine" is a vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel.
The hard style continues
The RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ shares the same exterior and interior design as the fuel version and the hybrid version. Let's take a quick look at the static characteristics of this car.
Among models at the same level, the youth of the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ is one of the best. This is mainly due to the large number of sharp lines on the appearance, such as the visual impact of the front panel of the environment, which can give people a better appearance. Additionally, Shuangqing E+ did not add any blue bars due to its hybrid version of the plugin. I personally agree with this approach. Eventually, the so-called "design features" of many new energy models became redundant.
Compared with the fuel version of the same model, many plug-in hybrid models will have body size changes, but the Rongfang Shuangqing E+ has a height that is only 5mm higher than the fuel model, and other dimensions remain the same. There is no doubt that the interior of the new car also follows the style of the fuel version, and this design looks quite comfortable.
Speaking of RAV4 Rongfang, many people will complain about this central control screen. Firstly, the smoothness of the system and the user interface design cannot give users a good experience. Secondly, the black screen frame is thicker. But in terms of configuration, the Double Engine E+ is actually better than the Double Engine version. For example, the HUD, heated steering wheel and heated rear seats are exclusive to the former. This is also comfort, after all, the price of the car is not low.
Space is not limited
Although the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ is equipped with an 18.1 kWh battery and its all-wheel drive model is also equipped with a drive motor on the rear axle, its fuel tank capacity does not change, the spare tire still exists, and the front and rear seats good too.
In the rear passenger space, the RAV4 Rongfang Double Engine E+ has a concave design on the top of the rear passenger's head, so a 180cm tall person still has plenty of rear headrest room. In addition, according to interior space measurements, the rear seat cushion height of the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ is also 50mm lower than that of the fuel version.
In the car's storage compartment and trunk, the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ parts are also well done. For example, the storage slot in front of the co-pilot is very practical, and some trunk extension configurations are also available.
Lighter and quieter
I have also previously tested and driven the Honda CR-V Rui Hybrid e+ (plug-in hybrid model). This is a competitive model of the twin-motor E+ from the RAV4. The first is equipped with a 2.0 liter engine and is intended for economic reasons, taking into account average energy performance. However, Rongfang Double Engine E+, equipped with a 2.5L engine, can give the driver good acceleration, especially the all-wheel drive version of our test drive is more powerful, the range is sufficient for a family SUV. , and the power output is gradual, and passengers will be more sensitive. The official dual-motor all-wheel drive version of the RAV4 Rongfang E+ has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 9.1 seconds, while the all-wheel drive version has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 7.4 seconds.
RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ has three power modes that determine the operating logic of the engine and motor. EV (Pure Electric) mode , even if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the engine does not intervene and the engine is sufficient to support the vehicle to travel at 120 km/h.
In HV (Hybrid) mode , the engine is always engaged, but the engine is still the main source of power at this time, so as long as the driver does not request too much speed, the engine can be operated at a lower speed, and this is then transferred to the car. The engine noise is not disturbing and the silence is good. In automatic mode , the vehicle determines whether to use pure electric or hybrid drive depending on operating conditions. In this mode the car has the highest power output.
With a 134 kW front motor, as long as the vehicle's residual power is still sufficient, the engine can provide good dynamic response to the driver, and the user does not need to adjust the driving mode too often. Normal mode is enough. to cope with most everyday work conditions.
When driving with Shuangqing E+ at medium and low speeds, passengers can clearly feel that bumps are gently filtered out.
Unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to test the economic performance of the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ this time, but before we tested the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine, the overall fuel consumption was only 5.36 L/100 km
The plug-in hybrid model's longer electric range allows you to make more use of electric driving. For city driving, the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ may have better economic performance.
The RAV4 Rongfang Shuangqing E+ made a good impression on me. Although this model tends to emphasize economic characteristics, it can still provide the driver with a smooth, orderly driving experience with full power reserves, and it benefits from the engine, the engine noise also becomes weaker. This is the RAV4 with more power but a higher price. Are you ready to spend more to buy this RAV4 RAV4 Dual Engine E+?
Appearance
In terms of body design, Toyota continues to make it sharper, wider and shorter from restyling to restyling. The wheelbase is also disproportionately long. But overall the changes are nothing more than cosmetic.
Due to the new body kit and wider fenders, the RAV4 has become a little longer and wider. The car once again added aggression due to the new architecture of the body kit and radiator grille. That's it.
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It is also worth noting that in this body the designers were able to delicately emphasize the more powerful dynamics due to the small wing and sharp ribs on the sides, which originate from the “smeared” LED optics and end on the high rear wings.
Nothing special about the rims. Passage drawing. Diameter from 17 to 20 inches.
| Length, mm | Width, mm | Height, mm | Wheelbase, mm |
| 4595 | 1855 | 1699 | 2689 |
Toyota RAV4 - how does it perform off-road?
We were also interested in the behavior of the 4x4 hybrid drive in field conditions. An attempt to move in dirty sand was successful, but there was a delay in starting the rear electric. The car, however, did not stall. Off-road driving is discouraged by the low ground clearance of 190mm (5mm less than the petrol) and heavy weight.
The instrument panel has good quality materials and readability and operation are not problematic. The materials, however, are not so good throughout, for example those in the trunk tend to be already scratched.
We like: powerful drive, spacious interior, large trunk, high towing weight (for a hybrid), moderate consumption.
We don't like: delayed throttle response, noisy engine, large body movements across openings, seat too low.
Salon
But the interior of the Toyota RAV4 Prime has been transformed quite thoroughly. The trend towards minimalism is clearly visible here. Except for the center console, everything is replete with matte “bare” surfaces.
Most of the functions have gone to the leather multifunction steering wheel. The rest was taken over by the protruding 9-inch screen.
Sound controls remain in the form of standard knobs.
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Separately, it is worth noting the transition to the central tunnel. Several elements are concentrated here at once - a standard gearbox slide, a platform for wireless charging, a puck for switching driving modes and a pair of physical buttons. Everything was packaged into a small, neat panel outlined in chrome.
Review of the new 2021 new Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid. The fastest RAV4 Hybrid is a hybrid.
The all-wheel drive powertrain is good for 219 horsepower.
That's 16 horsepower more than the standard model's 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and 25 more horsepower than the previous RAV4 Hybrid. This makes the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid the fastest variant of the compact crossover SUV. Of course, fast is a relative term. It accelerates to 60 mph (100 km/h) in 7.8 seconds, nothing to write home about. However, it's still half a second quicker than its less powerful sibling, and the direct torque from the electric motors makes it feel even quicker than the delta offers. The smaller battery is now located under the rear seat rather than the cargo hold, and allows the RAV4 Hybrid to match the non-hybrid model's 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space, which is even 2 cubic feet more than the previous RAV4 Hybrid. The rest of the interior is almost identical to the regular model, with the exception of the hybrid clusters and infotainment menus. The top-performing model is the new top-spec XSE, which adds a couple of styling touches such as 18-inch black-finish wheels and two-tone exterior paint with retuned dampers and springs. On paper, the RAV4 Hybrid XSE is the true car enthusiast's choice. In reality, however, there is much more to it than just style.
Despite the suspension upgrades, the XSE rides with the same comfortable confidence as the RAV4 Hybrid LE, XLE and Limited. While the ride is softer than its less sporty siblings, the XSE still leans more toward comfortable than powerful.
Still, the RAV4 Hybrid has enough to avoid being a complete failure. Like its petrol sibling, the RAV4 Hybrid is based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), which helps the compact crossover ride smoothly on paved terrain. Likewise, the hybrid's tiller adds appropriate weight when cornering without splashing all over the hood. Steering feel is noticeably lacking, however, and the brake pedal is soft and grippy, although it transitions predictably between regenerative and friction braking. The RAV4 Hybrid has gone to great lengths to reduce fuel consumption, and they've clearly succeeded here. Toyota expects average fuel economy for the new model to be 41 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 39 mpg highway. 100km) on the combined cycle - about 15, 4 and 10 mpg better than the most efficient non-hybrid 2021 RAV4 with all-wheel drive. No matter what anyone says, the new RAV4 Hybrid is 7 mpg better than its predecessor. Meanwhile, its closest competitor, the Nissan Rogue Hybrid, has an EPA average fuel economy of 33 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 34 mpg highway. gallon (6.9 l/100km) combined. Add all-wheel drive and those numbers drop to 31, 34 and 33 mpg, respectively.
When driven carefully, the RAV4 Hybrid operates quietly. A 30 percent increase in torque from the rear axle motor allows the compact crossover SUV to pull off the line more aggressively and prevents the powertrain from regularly relying on its gasoline engine during low-speed driving. The 4-cylinder engine is a good partner for three electric motors, one of which interacts with the engine via a planetary gear and mimics the actions of a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The various electric motors easily juggle the transition from electric to gas-powered, and the Hybrid's powertrain never feels locked. However, when the throttle is overloaded, the quiet 2.5-liter engine emits a roar that can be heard throughout the cabin.
While towing isn't the RAV4 Hybrid's strong point, the crossover is rated to tow up to 1,750 pounds. Good enough for the segment, but still a far cry from the 3,500-pound (1,587 kg) towing capacity of the gas-powered RAV4 Adven-ture.
With a starting price of $27,700, the entry-level 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid costs $800 more than the RAV4 with all-wheel drive. Like its non-hybrid sibling, the RAV4 Hybrid also comes equipped with standard active safety features such as a forward collision warning system with automatic front braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane centering and automatic high beams (included). with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 package). There's also a standard touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay (but not Android Auto) support. By comparison, the 2021 Nissan Rogue Hybrid starts at $26,600, but without standard features like adaptive cruise control and all-wheel drive. While the entry-level RAV4 Hybrid LE, mid-range XLE ($29,500) and luxurious Limited ($35,700) will undoubtedly be the cornerstones of the lineup, it's the XSE ($33,700) that's sure to turn heads, even if its dynamic advantage is minimal at best. .
Luckily for Toyota, the RAV4 Hybrid's fuel-efficient powertrain, comfortable interior, and extra cargo space are things that can all be useful for budget-conscious, performance-loving consumers. With such a small difference separating the cost of the RAV4 Hybrid from the all-wheel-drive RAV4, the faster and more fuel-efficient gas-electric model appears to be the best option for consumers looking for a compact Toyota crossover. However, those willing to sacrifice all-wheel drive may be better served by the front-wheel-drive RAV4, which, at $25,500, is $2,200 cheaper than the Hybrid. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid goes on sale in March.
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE ; Engine 2.5-liter 4-cylinder + 3 electric motors; Power 219 horsepower; Transmission type: electric continuously variable; Drive type : full; Battery : Nickel-metal hydride; Acceleration to 100 km/h 7.8 seconds; Weight 1703 kg; Towing capacity 794 kg; Average fuel consumption 5.7 city, 8.7 city, 6 mixed (l/100km); Number of seats 5; of cargo space (behind the rear seats);
Base price $33,700.
Model design and equipment
The new Toyota Rav 4 Prime received a specific exterior decor with sporty notes. The crossover was equipped with a different front bumper with a pronounced splitter, a radiator grille and diffuser with a special finish, and exclusive 18-19-inch wheels. The predominant colors are black. Two-tone exterior paint options with a contrasting roof are also available.
RAV4 Prime interior photo
The model is available only in top trim levels. The less expensive SE version includes a leather steering wheel and gear knob, an instrument cluster with a 7-inch display, a multimedia system with an 8-inch screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), and an electrically adjustable driver's seat in 8 directions.
The XSE version includes adaptive optics, synthetic leather seat upholstery, a media center with a 9-inch touch screen, JBL acoustics, a sunroof, wireless smartphone charging and ambient interior lighting. Optional packages include ventilated seats, a digital rearview mirror, a color head-up display, a power front passenger seat (four settings), heated rear outboard seats, a SmartKey access system, and a power tailgate with quick release function.
