If you’re drawn to the athletic design, high-level utility, and off-road capabilities of the Toyota RAV4, but want a vehicle that is very efficient, then you’ll be very pleased with the all-new 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, which comes equipped with a sophisticated plug-in hybrid system. Read more to find out about the fuel economy of 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
You’ll be spending very little time visiting the gas station with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, which gets an estimated fuel economy of 90 combined MPGe (miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent). The RAV4 Prime can be driven on electric-only power for up to an estimated 39 miles. The incredible efficiency of the RAV4 Prime can mostly be credited to its sophisticated plug-in hybrid system, which combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gas engine, an electric motor, and a high-capacity Lithium-Ion battery. The RAV4 Prime also utilizes brake regeneration technology, which captures the kinetic energy that’s emitted when you apply the brakes.
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The 2021 RAV4 Prime more than holds its own on the performance front, with the plug-in hybrid system generating a total system output of 302 horsepower. The new RAV4 Prime boasts a zero to 60 mph time of only 5.8 seconds, which is second only to the GR Supra in the Toyota model lineup. For confident traction on slippery and uneven surfaces, the RAV4 Prime comes equipped with the Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive system. Providing the peace of mind for safety is the Toyota Safety Sense suite of safety technologies. This includes Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Road Sign Assist, and Automatic High Beams.
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