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2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
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2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

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.

Market value
$33,750
Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 5/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Plug-in hybrids
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2021

Pricing

Current retail median
$33,750
Retail value range
$31,250 - $36,250
Original MSRP range
$43,090 - $46,960
Trade-in range
$30,790 - $36,075

Ratings

Road test score
88/100
Owner satisfaction
5/5
Would buy again
84%
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
40 MPG
EPA highway
36 MPG
EPA combined
38 MPG
Tested city
29 MPG
Tested highway
39 MPG
Tested overall
34 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,135
Cruising range
540 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.4 sec
0-60 mph
6.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
142 ft
Avoidance speed
51 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
181 in
Width
73 in
Height
67 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
4,335 lb
Maximum load
970 lb
Towing capacity
2,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Cargo volume
30.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
4/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Toyota

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.

Vehicle ID: 26003 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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