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USED 2021 Recommended

2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

XSE 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (302 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed

Retail Value: $36550 ~ $41100

Trade-in Value: $36290 ~ $40675

MSRP: $43090 ~ $46960

2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

The new for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 that comes only in all-wheel drive. With its electric drive and 2.5-liter engine, the Prime produces a combined 302-hp, making it feel very quick. It can travel about 40 miles on all-electric power alone. It takes nearly five hours to charge the battery on a 240-volt outlet. The RAV4 Prime transforms the RAV4 into a quick, quiet, more upscale SUV. Thanks to its relatively large battery size, it qualifies for the federal $7,500 tax incentive EVs get, making it a sensible choice. It is available in SE and XSE trim lines. All RAV4 Primes come standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, and road sign recognition. For 2025 the RAV4 Prime is renamed RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.


Car Specifications

AC Acceptance Rate (kW)6.6
AC Charge Speed @ 32A18.4
AC Charge Speed @ 40A18.4
AC Charge Speed @ 50A18.4
AC Charge Speed @ 80A18.4
Air Pollution Score7
Battery Capacity (kWh)18.1
Cargo Volume30.5
Charge Port LocationRight Rear
Daily Range29
DC Charge Speed @ 150kW7.0
DC Charge Speed @ 350kW16.3
DC Charge Speed @ 50kW2.3
DC Charge Speed Tesla NACS11.6
EPA City MPG40
EPA City MPGe105
EPA Combined MPG38
EPA Combined MPGe94
EPA Highway MPG36
EPA Highway MPGe84
EPA Mile Per kWh2.79
Front Head Room4.0
Front Leg Room42.0
Front Shoulder Room58.0
Greenhouse Gas Score10
Height67
Length181
Max AC Charge Rate Miles Added per Hour18.4
Max Load970
Max Seating Capacity5
Plug TypeJ1772
Range EPA Electric Miles42
Rear Head Room5.0
Rear Leg Room29.0
Rear Shoulder Room56.0
SmartwayYes
Weight4335
Wheel Base106
Width73

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)4300.0
Annual Energy Cost (Dollar)645.0
Annual Energy PHEV Cost542.0
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)350.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)1135.0
Annual Fuel Energy Cost720.0
Cruse Range (Miles)540
Energy Cost per 25 Miles1.0
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles2.0
Over All MPG Gas Hybrid34

Ratings

Primary Car TypeSUVs

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)6.3
Avoidance Speed (MPH)51.0
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)142
City MPG29
Highway MPG39
Overall MPG34