The interior has been designed to help reduce noise and vibration while enforcing comfort and creating as much space in the cargo area as possible. The interior has received a sporty make over as well, with paddle shifters, a red gauge cluster illumination and black headliner. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has received an updated look with a more athletic exterior with its sharp aggressive hood and grill. With Toyota’s comprehensive energy monitor, as you drive it provides real time information showing how power is being used, and even how the battery is being charged. The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with w/AWD-i which is designed with an electric motor that delivers instant torque to the rear wheels whenever you need more traction. The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid offers versatility, utility and great fuel economy with an estimated fuel economy of 34mpg city and 31 mph highway. Look for our full review on the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid later this week.The new 2016 Toyota RAV4 offers the eight hybrid in the Toyota lineup, the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid now available, which comes in two premium grades XLE and Limited.

The on-demand system marries amazing fuel economy with all-road capability. The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid’s All-Wheel Drive With Intelligence works exactly as advertised. Unlike some competitors, the RAV4 does not put expensive fog lights too low on the front fascia where they are susceptible to damage in that situation. The generous ground clearance of the RAV4 Hybrid also meant that entering and exiting driveways that were plowed-in was no problem. Stopping and turning are almost entirely tire related in bad weather and the RAV4 Hybrid's Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 tires did a commendable job. There was no drama, and the vehicle did not step to the side as I expected it might. The RAV4 slowly started forward then rapidly gained speed. The gas engine’s CVT wound to its “Power” setting on the “Tach” and the rear wheels were powered as well. I moved my foot from the brake to the gas pedal and floored it to see the result. On the steepest hill in my area, I found myself able to stop safely half way up. We tested the RAV4 Hybrid on a variety of snowy and icy surfaces including a steep hilly road that had received about four inches of snow, but had not yet been plowed.

Just as advertised, the rear wheels augment the front wheels when snow and ice mean that front-wheel drive alone is not enough.

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