Maybe you've been considering a hybrid engine for a while, or maybe you've just seen a RAV4 Hybrid for sale in Oakleigh. Either way, you might be wondering just how much you can save on driving in Melbourne with Toyota's petrol-electric mid-size SUV. Here's everything you need to know about the fuel efficiency of the RAV4, and why it's become such a top seller in Victoria, Australia.
Seen a RAV4 Hybrid for Sale in Oakleigh? Here's What You Need to Know About Fuel Efficiency
The RAV4 has five trims: the GX, GXL, XSE, Cruiser, and Edge. It features four powertrains, with petrol and hybrid engines both available. Add to this the choice between 2WD and AWD, and it's possible to customise this vehicle to fit your lifestyle, optimising your fuel usage.
Options for the Best Fuel Economy
Petrol Engines
The smaller available petrol engine is the 2.0l inline-four engine with continuously variable transmission and 2WD. This gives 127kW of power and 203nM of torque and comes on the lower four trims.
The four-cylinder 2.5l powertrain comes with 4WD on the Edge and is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission, providing 152kW and 243nM. These engines will take you on a 100km journey with 6.5 litres of petrol in the 2.0l engine, and 7.5 litres of petrol in the 2.5l.
Hybrid Engines
The hybrid engines feature a 2.5l naturally-aspirated petrol engine with a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack and CVT. Both hybrid engines are available on all trim levels except the Edge, which only comes with 4WD and the more powerful triple-generator 163kW powertrain.
This has an outstanding fuel efficiency score of 4.8 litres per 100km, with the double-generator 160kW 2WD version clocking in at 4.7l per 100km while still offering 221nM of torque.
Suitable for Driving in Melbourne
The balanced handling and smooth functionality of the hybrid RAV4 make it great for urban driving, and safety features such as pedestrian and cyclist alerts mean that you're well-equipped to take on city streets.
Great for Exploring in Victoria, Australia
For a compact SUV, the AWD RAV4 can handle rugged terrains pretty effortlessly. So if you prefer the wilds to the suburbs, you can take this car along for the ride. It's not specifically an off-roading vehicle, but the RAV4 is a capable companion if you stray off the beaten track.
With trail mode kicking in the electric motor located on the rear axle, the vehicle can deliver 80% of its power through its rear wheels. This means that it can power over slippery terrain. And the combination of electric motors, petrol engine, and CVT means that it's capable of applying torque to difficult road surfaces.
Winner of numerous awards for fuel efficiency, the RAV4 isn't just an economical choice. It's also comfortable, reliable, and practical, with great handling and advanced safety tech. Whether you're looking to make savings at the petrol pump or just like a good car, it's well worth checking this hybrid out.
