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2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review
Price Range: $20,990 - $39,995
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7.8
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2020 RAV4 Hybrid promises the comfort of a roomy interior and smooth ride with the practical benefits of large cargo space and impressive fuel savings. It delivers where it counts, but comes with small compromises to the driving experience and interior quality. It's versatile and still among only a handful of hybrid SUVs, but shares the regular RAV's shortcomings compared to other compact utes.
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Newly added Android Auto smartphone integration
- Power driver's seat now standard on XLE Hybrid
- Part of the fifth Toyota RAV4 generation introduced for 2019
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Alabama
$88/mo for RAV4 Hybrid LE
RAV4 Hybrid LE
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner Reviews
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Excellent vehicle, just needs a few minor tweaks
5 out of 5 starsJohn Gibson, 01/28/2020
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 05/20 (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I bought the 2020 limited: The dealer was reluctant to deal on the price because of demand for the hybrid. However, I did end up securing a couple of grand off the MSRP. So, I’ve had the vehicle for almost a month now, and driven it a lot. Gas mileage is very close to predicted. We drive a mix of in town and rural, as we live in the country. It appears we get around 39 mpg in our … type of driving, although when we are in stop and go traffic, the mileage goes up.
Comfort and ergonomics wise, the car is great, apart from the front passenger seat. it’s a limited, yet it comes with a manually adjustable passenger seat in the front! What?? The seat is too high for tall passengers, and there is no way to lower it. I’m disappointed in that. Otherwise the vehicle is excellent.
The hybrid drive is seamless. I can only imagine the amount of research and development that went into not just the mechanical portions, but also the electronic side where load sharing, battery performance, engine performance etc was all decided and programmed. I am an engineer, and I’m very picky. I’ve had loaner hybrids and rental hybrids in the past and i can say that this iteration of the hybrid is simply excellent.
All in all, I think this vehicle is great value for money, it performs well. Acceleration is very good. As I stated, MPG is right where I would expect it to be. If you want to drive like a Grandma, I’m sure you will get the
EPA estimate or better. it does the job.
Quality and fit and finish are very good. Just what I would expect from Toyota. Size is adequate for what the vehicle it built for. It replaced a Lexus RX, so just a little smaller, but good for the type of driving we do in it. Longer trips are fine, just a little smaller than we are used to driving in.
I can highly recommend this vehicle. i don’t say that lightly.
Gas tank and Battery issues. NO FIX????
1 out of 5 starsKyle, 10/05/2020
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I was extremely excited for this vehicle. It is my first brand new car. I feel extremely let down by Toyota and their response to the issues that have faced me as a new buyer.
The most recent and alarming issue is the parasitic draining of the battery that starts the car and runs the electronics. After a 3 day trip where the car was not driven, I returned to the parking lot to a dead … car; probably one of the worst things to deal with when getting home from a vacation in the parking lot. I didn't recall leaving a light or any electronics on. The same thing happened again a week later after having left it for 24hrs of not running. That was the moment I knew something was wrong. I won't get too into it but even the experience of the servicing for this issue was another issue. I brought it in to the service department, they tested the battery and said "battery passed, everything is ok". I went through Toyota Customer Care to schedule my next appt. and they confirmed a parasitic draw from the battery, had no way of fixing it, and just replaced the battery for the time being. I still can't leave my car without driving it for more than 24hrs. The new battery is slowly losing its' value again. It's a mess.
The gas tank issue is definitely disappointing- They claim and market the vehicle having a 14.5 Gallon Gas Tank, but it only allows you to fill up about 10 gallons at the pump. They say the issue is the shape of the tank triggering the top-off trigger on the pump; it just stops filling. At an avg of 40/mpgs I'm losing 180 miles of range on my vehicle!! That's too much. They don't have a remedy for it, they don't give you a timeline of when it will be fixed, and they haven't done anything to compensate for my disappointment.
Amazing! - 41mpg in a 4x4 SUV - it’s real.
5 out of 5 starsRichard, 12/02/2019
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 05/20 (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
After a few weeks with our 2020 RAV4 Hybrid - I’m still in shock that Toyota pulled off 41 real miles per gallon in a AWD (4x4) SUV. Keep in-mind this has the lines of a higher end SUV like a BMW and is not aerodynamic like a Prius, plus it’s a 4x4 with 219 HP. Most 4x4 SUV’s in this category get up to 25 mpg. In my real world city and highway testing, I managed 42 mpg average in echo … mode. With practice (hypermiling), I think I can push it to 44 or 45 mpg. As for ride comfort and quality, all is excellent. The lane / radar assist cruise control works as expected, significantly reducing fatigue on longer drives. As long as there are lines on the road, the car auto drives on interstates and highways. The interior and exterior fit and finish, bells and whistles are super. We do wish it had a little more interior lighting in the storage compartments for nighttime, but we only bought the XLE trim. All trims come with the full auto drive and safety features. This new RAV4 is also super tight and feels great on all road surfaces. In my opinion the exterior looks more like that of a much higher priced BMW or Mercedes, but Toyota keeps the price reasonable and hit the ball out of the park with this amazing SUV. Now, I just need to pry it away from my wife’s grips. Happy car shopping, I hope this helped someone.
Delighted in Montana
5 out of 5 starsPaul and Mary, 02/07/2020
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 05/20 (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Bought a 2020 RAV4 XSE Hybrid about a month ago and are most happy with the vehicle. Mileage is close to as advertised, about 38.5, although it is winter in Montana and I suspect that may have influenced the results a tad. Very impressed with how seamless the hybrid technology is to the driver and the AWD system is great. The performance is very good even here in mountains.
It is … strange that the RAV4 does not come with a power passenger seat....but that was not a deal breaker for us.
We only have a few quibbles so far....like the location of the switches for the cold weather package options. Other than that, this is a great rig.....and we would highly recommend this vehicle for those looking for a hybrid SUV with AWD.
Update after seven months-we are now getting 45+ mpg in mixed driving. Exceptional! No beefs to speak of. Filling the gas tank is still a finicky operation however . Toyota sent out an acknowledgment of this and indicated that there will be a fix.
Overall, this is a great rig.....totally recommended!
2020 RAV4 Hybrid Highlights
LE
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $28,350 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Hybrid |
| Combined MPG | 40 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $88/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 37.6 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the RAV4 Hybrid models:
- Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection
- Detects and warns of potential front impacts, including one involving a pedestrian or cyclist, and automatically engages the brakes.
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Monitors your blind spots for other vehicles, illuminating a warning signal on the outside mirrors.
- Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist
- Monitors the vehicle's position in its lane and corrects steering to avoid exiting the lane unintentionally.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.5%
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