2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid highlights
Customer rating
RepairPal reliability rating
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Pros
- Generous amount of cargo space
- Available all-wheel-drive
- Packed feature list
Cons
- Potentially uncomfortable front passenger seat
- Dated feel to the infotainment interface
- Mushy brakes and vague steering
Mileage (EPA estimate)
41 city, 38 highway, 40 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Rugged looks paired with all-wheel drive
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes well equipped to take you and your friends or family on daily excursions and longer adventures utilizing the power of its hybrid powertrain. The current-generation RAV4 (2019 to present) is more rugged in its exterior design after its refresh in 2019 and will provide you with a comfortable and elevated driving position behind the wheel. You will find that the interior of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is upscale, with soft-touch materials and plenty of room for you and four passengers. While we currently do not have many 2020 Toyota RAV4s on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2020 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Toyota RAV4 with similar features.
All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years
What is new for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
- RAV4 Hybrid trims have been upgraded with Android Auto and JBL Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Seat Heaters and A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
- The LE trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The XSE trim now comes with Leatherette Seats as standard equipment.
- The XLE trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Power Hatch/Deck Lid, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid trims
LE Hybrid:
Includes driver-assist features, electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, integrated backup camera with projected path, and more.
XLE Hybrid:
Eight-way adjustable driver seat, smart key system, blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, LED projector-beam headlights, and more.
XSE Hybrid:
Sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch five-spoke black-painted sport alloy wheels, and a seven-inch digital multi-information display.
Limited Hybrid
Premium audio with dynamic navigation, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment display, heated front seats, and more.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid photos
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
1. Plenty of options
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is available in four different trim levels, giving you flexibility in finding the RAV4 Hybrid best suited to fit your needs. The base LE includes popular technology features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as an integrated rearview backup camera. Higher-trim models add more features that increase the versatility of the RAV4 Hybrid, such as the hands-free power liftgate that is found on the Limited trim. Toyota's suite of driver-assist features is also standard on the RAV4 and includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and adaptive cruise control.
2. Cargo capacity
With its 60/40-split-folding rear seat, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 can hold your groceries, larger items from the home improvement store, or all your camping gear. With the rear seats up, there is seating for up to five passengers which is plenty of room for you and your friends or family. If maximum cargo space is what you're after, you can fold down the rear seats to provide a cavernous amount of room for whatever you need to haul.
3. All-Wheel drive
While all-wheel drive is an option on non-hybrid 2020 Toyota RAV4s, it comes standard on the hybrid models. The hybrid's electric motor provides power to the rear axle, giving you improved traction and a bit of extra confidence when you're behind the wheel. Additionally, that extra power from the electric motor makes getting up to highway speeds a bit easier as well.
4. Versatility
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is well equipped to handle your day-to-day life and weekend adventures. If you're looking for a rig that can carry your crew and their belongings, the Toyota RAV4, with its seating for five and generous cargo space behind the rear seat, is an ideal choice. The hybrid feature also makes the RAV4 Hybrid an excellent vehicle for your daily commute as well. The all-wheel drive will give you confidence and improved traction when driving in rain and over bumpy terrain.
5. Curb appeal
Redesigned in 2019, the current-generation Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is certainly a looker. This crossover SUV, with its car-based chassis, elevated ride height, and handsome styling has a rugged and capable look. The standard LED headlights and taillights add aggressiveness to its overall appearance while the integrated rear spoiler finishes things off with more sporty touches. Trim levels above the LE also come with various styles of attractive 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels.
Similar vehicles
If you're interested in the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, you should also check out these similar vehicles from Previous generation years.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a larger SUV that comes standard with three rows of seating, all-wheel drive, and a direct-injected 3.5L V6 engine that is paired with three electric motors. The 2017 model-year introduced the direct-injection feature on the V6 engine and, when properly equipped, it helps the Highlander Hybrid tow an estimated 3,500 lbs.
Entune™ audio with Bluetooth®
Integrated backup camera
60/40-split-folding second and third-row seats
Seating for eight passengers
BMW X5 Plug-in-Hybrid
If you're looking for premium luxury mated to a hybrid platform, consider the BMW X5 Plug-in-Hybrid. 2017–2019 X5s with the Plug-in-Hybrid platform are powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired to an electric motor producing a combined output of 308 hp. A unique feature of the X5 Plug-in-Hybrid is that it can be driven in electric-only mode or paired with the gasoline engine. Once the battery is depleted, the gasoline engine powers the X5 until you have a chance to recharge the electric motor. All-wheel drive is standard and three rows of seating are available as an option. Standard features on the 2018 BMW X5 Plug-in-Hybrid include:
Apple CarPlay connectivity
Rearview camera
Heated front and rear seats
Wireless device charging
All-wheel drive
Lexus RX 450H
Another great option for a luxury hybrid SUV is the Lexus RX 450H. This midsize SUV offers two rows of seating for up to five passengers and provides 18 cubic feet of room behind the rear seat or 55.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. A 3.5L V6 engine paired with three electric motors powers 2017–2019 models through a CVT transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Plenty of cargo space, a classy interior, and a sporty exterior design make the Lexus RX 450H an attractive and charismatic option. Standard features on the 2017 Lexus 450H include:
All-wheel drive
Intelligent high-beam headlamps>
Adaptive cruise control and pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
Power rear door
Dual-zone climate control
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid features and specs
XSE 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- JBL Sound System
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
219
Torque (ft-lbs)
163
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
105.9"
Overall length
180.9"
Width
73"
Height
67"
Leg room
F 41"/R 37.8"
Head room
F 37.7"/R 37.7"
Front tires
P225/60HR18
Rear tires
P225/60HR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
175/1750 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid FAQ
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- XSE : 41 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- LE : 41 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- XLE : 41 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- Limited : 41 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a maximum towing capacity of 1750 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid:
- Android Auto
- JBL Sound System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- A/C Seat(s)
- Leatherette Seats
More about the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Color options
Exterior colors
Blizzard Pearl
Blizzard Pearl/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Blue Flame
Blueprint
Blueprint/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Lunar Rock
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Midnight Black Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver Sky Metallic
Silver Sky Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Super White
Interior details
37.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seats
69.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the second row folded down
60/40-split reclining fold-flat rear seat with armrest and cup holders
Seating for up to five passengers
Integrated backup camera with projected path
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