The RAV4 mid-sized SUV was first introduced in 1994 and billed by Toyota as the first compact 4WD SUV. Since then there has been a continual supply of new and updated models and the latest major change is the introduction of petrol electric Hybrid two and four wheel drive versions. With the Hybrid’s 2.5-litre VVT-i variable valve timing petrol engine plus an electric motor for the 2WD … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
For the first time in its history, Toyota’s mid-sized five door RAV4 SUV range includes a petrol/electric hybrid power source option in its line up of two and four wheel drive, petrol and diesel models. The 2016 range now includes a new 2.0-litre D-4D 141bhp turbodiesel engine for 2WD versions, a revised 2.0-litre 149bhp petrol unit for 4WD versions and the new 2.5-litre petrol/electric motor … [Read more...]