Toyota has been applying a “Prime” moniker to its Toyota Prius for a few years now. That plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Prius has a slightly higher price and a somewhat bigger battery that enables 25 miles of electric driving before the engine comes to life. It’s sensible — if you can plug it in and recharge it nightly — but that’s about all. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime shares that nondescript suffix, and perhaps unfortunately so. This is a much more interesting and more compelling plug-in hybrid than the Prius Prime.
- WHAT’S NEW:
- All-new plug-in hybrid variant
- Offers an estimated 42 miles of all-electric power
- Based on the fifth-generation RAV4 introduced for 2019
Pros & Cons
- 42 miles of electric-only driving range
- Impressively quick acceleration
- Comfortable and quiet ride
- Generous cargo and passenger space
- Very low handling capabilities
- Longer-than-average braking distances
- Disconnected steering feel
- Uncomfortable front passenger seat
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