ToyotaRAV4 (2019-)

Available new
Medium/Large SUV
Full hybrid

£34,854Typical price

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Having arguably kicked off the whole crossover SUV niche back in 1994, the Toyota RAV4 (now in its fifth generation) finds itself surrounded by rival models from nearly every mainstream and premium manufacturer. Does it still offer anything different, or is it just yet another high-riding family car? Find out in our full Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Aug 2019First reviewed by Which?
Apr 2019Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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21 Mar 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

How we test euro ncap

Any car that receives a rating of three stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

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Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Full hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Full hybrid reliability
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Full hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£34,854 - £43,674
Fuel type	Full hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	50.4mpg
Length	4,600mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,855mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,160mm
Height	1,685mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up	470 litres
Boot space with seats down	1,590 litres
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.7 m
On sale date	01 April 2019

Latest tested engine
Engine name	2.5 Hybrid Business Edition 4x2
Fuel type	Petrol-Hybrid
Capacity and power	2.5-litre (218hp)
Transmission	CVT (Continuously variable transmission)
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	13.4p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£82
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	129
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	153
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	27 May 2019
Test programme	2017

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