We don't really understand why plug-in tech wasn't included with the fifth generation RAV4 range from the outset. It's important for a car in this class to offer this option these days, though as a buyer of this Toyota SUV, we'd recommend that you think long and hard over whether you actually really need it. A conventional RAV4 self-charging hybrid is commendably efficient, very eco-minded - and far cheaper. It's unlikely indeed, that in ownership running cost savings, a private buyer would ever make back the premium necessary to choose this PHEV derivative.
For a business user of course, it might be different, such are the Benefit-in-Kind taxation advantage of opting for a PHEV model these days. Plus there's the not-inconsiderable advantage of being able to conduct the vast majority of your commuting mileage on an almost fuel-free basis, the typical European buyer's average daily trip to and from work being around 31 miles. In a couple of decades time, the plug-in hybrid phase will have passed us by, but right here and now, its advantages are considerable. If you can afford the cost of the technology.

Full range intelligent adaptive cruise control

Telephone and voice recognition switches on steering wheel

18" 5 spoke grey machined face alloy wheels

Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert

Remote dual zone automatic air conditioning

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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RAV4

2.5 PHEV Design 5dr CVT

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2.5 PHEV Design 5dr CVT