Refreshed 2016 RAV4 Line Includes Toyota’s Newest Hybrid

The new year is quickly approaching, and Toyota is ready for action with a brand-new addition to its line of hybrids.

In fact, it will be the eighth.

For 2016, Toyota will launch the first RAV4 Hybrid as part of a refreshed RAV4 line. 

Roughly two decades ago, the RAV4 was the pioneering model of the crossover landscape for Toyota. The new vehicle combined SUV versatility with car-like handling, ride comfort and fuel economy. (Not long after the RAV4 came the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicle, the Prius.)

With a targeted audience of active young couples, the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid is sure to please if you place high fuel economy at the top of your list. If you also prefer style, utility, versatility and capability for your ride, then the new RAV4 Hybrid could be the perfect match for you.

With that said, the fuel economy rates are expected to be high. Toyota anticipates EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models. There will be two premium upgrades available: XLE and Limited. The RAV4 gas version comes in four upgrades: LE, XLE, Limited and the new SE.

Here are some other great features to take note of:

• 5 liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine
• 194 system horsepower
• Zero to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds
• 206 lb.-ft. of total system torque

As the driver of a 2016 RAV4 Hybrid, you can play an active role in conserving fuel. All you have to do is select one of the several operating modes. For example, choosing ECO mode (on Hybrid and Gas models) optimizes throttle response and air conditioning output to help prioritize fuel economy.

In addition, a Hybrid System Indicator and fuel consumption indicator, located in a 4.2-inch TFT screen can help to coach you so that you can operate the vehicle as economically as possible.

Stay tuned for more updates on this new and exciting hybrid model.

In the meantime, feel free to check out our current RAV4 inventory.

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