The wait is over for the highly anticipated prices and specification announcement regarding the new 2016 Toyota RAV4. This new model replaces the version that was originally launched in 2013, and for the first ever on a RAV4, a hybrid powertrain option will be offered.
Engines and Powertrains
The 2016 RAV4 will be the first UK Toyota SUV to be offered with all three powertrain options, petrol, diesel and now hybrid. This is the most advanced range of engines in the entire SUV class, and Toyota are confident that there is now a powertrain in the range to suit every lifestyle.
The 2.0 D-4D engine is available in either Active, Business Edition, Icon and Excel grades and although no official figures have been announced, you can expect that engine to achieve around 50mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions from just 123 g/km. The diesel model will be offered in front-wheel-drive only, with 143 hp and 320 Nm offering brisk performance on the road with a 0-62mph time of just 10.0 seconds.
The 2.0 Valvematic petrol engine has been revised to improve performance, fuel economy and emissions and is offered in both Icon or Excel specification and all-wheel-drive only. The power of the petrol engine is 151 hp and there’s 195 Nm of torque on tap. Emissions are 149 g/km – pretty impressive for a conventional petrol automatic four-wheel-drive SUB.
The pick of the bunch, and perhaps the biggest change that Toyota has made to the RAV4 since its introduction in 1994, is the 2.5-litre petrol/electric hybrid powertrain that is available in either two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive. With fuel economy from 57.7mpg and CO2 emissions of just 115 g/km, it’s the most economical SUV Toyota has ever sold in this country and right up there with the leaders in this class. Another benefit of the hybrid powertrain is the exceptional amount of power delivered by combining an electric motor with a petrol combustion engine, with 197 hp available performance certainly does not suffer for the sake of brilliant fuel economy and low emissions. Torque stands at 210 Nm.
Colours
There are 8 colours to choose from on the new RAV4, no matter which engine choice or specification you wish to have. Pure white is the only solid colour, with Pearl white the only Pearlescent colour and Barcelona Red, Decuma Grey, Eclipse Black, Tyrol Silver, Deep Titanium and Blue Crush making up the metallic choices.
Specification
All new 2016 RAV4 models are highly specified, with even the entry-level Active featuring features that in years gone by would have been costly options, such as 17” alloy wheels, Toyota Touch 2 7” multimedia system and Cruise Control. Full specification is as follows:
Active
Available only with a 2.0 diesel engine, manual front wheel drive powertrain.
Main features are:
17” Alloy wheels
LED daytime running lights
Rear privacy glass
Body-coloured, heated, power-adjustable mirrors with integrated indicators
Space saver spare wheel
Air conditioning
Toyota Touch 2 Multimedia system
DAB digital radio
6 speakers
Leather steering wheel with audio controls
Bluetooth connectivity
Reversing
Cruise control
Foldable key
4.2” TFT multi-information display
Shark-fin antenna
Business Edition
Available with a 2.0 diesel engine, manual front wheel drive powertrain or a 2.5 hybrid petrol automatic front wheel drive powertrain.
Specification in addition to Active
Front and rear under-runs
Satellite navigation
Retractable door mirrors
Dual zone climate control
Reversing camera
Automatic rain-sensing wipers
Automatic dusk-sensing headlights
Front fog lamps
Hybrid models also get:
Front and rear LED lights
Automatic power boot lid
Smart (keyless) entry
Start button
Icon
Icon models are available as a 2.0 diesel manual FWD, a 2.0 petrol Auto AWD or a 2.5 Hybrid petrol AWD.
Icon models receive:
Front and rear LED lights
18” machined alloy wheels
Automatic power boot lid (diesel)
Leather and alcantara seats
Heated front seats
Driver’s seat electric adjustment
Driver’s seat lumbar support
Excel
Avaialable with a 2.0 diesel manual FWD, 2.0 petrol auto AWD or a 2.5 Hybrid petrol AWD.
In addition to Icon, Excel models feature:
Roof rails
Front and rear parking sensors
Full leather upholstery
Can I tow with a RAV4 Hybrid?
Yes you most certainly can. The 2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid AWD drivetrain is able to tow up to 1,650kg.
2016 RAV4 Pricing
Prices start from just £23,695 on the road for the Active model, rising to £30,765 for a Hybrid petrol Excel model. Exceptional value given the levels of specification and amount of technology in this brand new model. Full pricing can be found below.
2016 RAV4 options.
Options available on the RAV4 include Toyota Safety Sense, Parking Pack, Towing Solutions and Integrated entertainment packages. Full details of pricing can be found below.
