Toyota RAV4 Prime
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Posted on October 12, 2022
The Toyota RAV4 Prime has evolved over the years. Now it’s become a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) SUV. Its existence has brought nothing but incredible technological advancements to one of Canada’s popular vehicles. Zero emissions Government grants may be offered and EVs may be eligible for tax benefits or subsidies Electric vehicles are silent due to the absence of moving parts Electric vehicles have quick acceleration due to the high torque available from the get-go Low maintenance and less frequent service intervals Low running costs You can charge electric cars at home and leave with 100% available range Lower cost per mile compared to gasoline powered cars Price: $46,090 Tax credit: Not eligible Horse Power: 302 Charging Time: 2hr 30mins (Level two-240V) Battery Warranty: Yes - 240,000km/10 years Fuel Economy City and Highway: 5.9L/100km and 6.5L/100km The RAV4 Prime is similar to the RAV4 Hybrid. The difference is the RAV4 Prime includes the Next Generation hybrid system and an on-demand all-wheel drive. It also has a larger battery that lets you go further and faster in electric mode. The interior of the RAV4 has been improved compared to its predecessors. The paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel give you immediate power in your hands. This vehicle comes with premium seats created to deliver maximum comfort and style. The panoramic glass gives all the passengers in the vehicle a great view of the sky and the ambient lighting that comes on at night helps you to see better in the vehicle. This vehicle has a unique front end, a sculptured front chin spoiler, and a unique painted grille. It also has two-tone paint To give it a more dramatic and sporty look. The vehicle has 45.72cm and 48.26cm alloy wheels and vertical LED accent lights to amplify the unique looks on the front. The RAV4 Prime has a 20.32cm and a 22.86cm multimedia touchscreen display, a head-up display that provides all information you need and projects it on your windshield to continue driving undistracted. Additionally, it has five USB ports and wireless charging. It also has a digital rearview mirror which uses a camera that’s mounted at the top of the rear window to give a wider vision of what's behind the vehicle. Plus, it comes with Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, allowing you to connect your mobile device to the infotainment system to get directions, make calls, send messages, and listen to your favourite music. Lastly, there’s a JBL audio system with 11 speakers, a rear-mounted subwoofer, and front horn tweeters. When it comes to safety and driver assistance features, the RAV4 comes with radar cruise control, automatic high beams, pedestrian detection in the pre-collision system, lane departure warning and steering assist, lane tracing assist, road sign assist, eight all-round airbags, blind-spot monitoring for rear cross-traffic alerting, to name a few. The battery warranty provides peace of mind because it offers 10 years from purchase or 240,000km (whichever comes first) for 2022 models. Toyota RAV4 Prime
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The RAV4 Prime is a PHEV SUV set to transform how we think about electric vehicles. For any information not yet available, you can visit this article later, as we’ll update it over time as new information comes to light.