In 1996, Toyota introduced the Rav4, the powerful yet sleek crossover SUV. Twenty years later, the Rav4 has adapted to the times, offering the same great performance and strength as always but with the added fuel efficiency of its new hybrid engine.

Hybrids like the 2016 Rav4 offer drivers the best of both worlds, letting them keep the strength and performance of a standard engine, while also saving money and helping the environment with the aid of fuel-efficient electronics.

The 2016 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid boasts an EPA fuel-economy rating of 33 mpg combined (34 mpg city, 31 mpg highway). Compare that to the 29 mpg combined of the defunct Ford Escape Hybrid AWD.1

If you’re worried that the switch to hybrid has dulled the Rav4’s power, there’s no need to fret—the 2016 Rav4 Hybrid features a new 6-speed automatic transmission, updated suspension, and an all-new Dynamic Torque-Control All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, all of which make it one of the most powerful hybrid vehicles on the market.

Another improvement featured in the 2016 Rav4 Hybrid is the addition of a second electrical engine, which sits between the vehicle’s rear wheels. When combined with the torque from the gasoline-electric powertrain up front, the Rav4 Hybrid’s additional power source gives it superior power that rivals any other SUV.

Superior hybrid gas mileage and performance isn’t the only reason to consider buying the Rav4 Hybrid. This SUV also has a fantastically designed interior that can seat up to 5 people, with seats made of soft-touch fabrics to make car trips more comfortable.

Along with its host of regular safety features, the Rav4 Hybrid also features the optional Convenience Package, which adds a series of incredible safety and comfort options that make the vehicle even more convenient and safe.

Features included in the Convenience Package upgrade include:

• Blind-spot monitor

• Rear cross-traffic alert

• Front and rear parking sonar

• Pre-collision sensing

• Pedestrian detection

• Radar-based adaptive cruise control

Ready to roll out in your new 2016 Rav4 Hybrid? North Hollywood Toyota is your Los Angeles-area Toyota dealership, offering great deals on all the best Toyota models. Find out more by visiting www.northhollywoodtoyota.com or by calling 800-800-6730.

1. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1102273_2016-toyota-rav4-hybrid-gas-mileage-review

Summary

The 2016 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid combines the power of the crossover SUV with the environmental consciousness and improved gas mileage of hybrid vehicles. Check out all its great features.