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Toyota's RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid SUV really wows

Not only is this vehicle seriously efficient, it's quick and unexpectedly enjoyable to drive.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime looks slightly different than other RAV4s, though the changes are minimal.  

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This SUV's interior is well made, logically laid out and comfortable both front and rear.  

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The Prime model features a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that is highly efficient, returning an estimated 94 MPGe when running on battery power.   

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This vehicle offers an estimated electric driving range of 42 miles, provided by an 18.1-kWh battery pack.  

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All versions of the RAV4 are attractively designed, including the fancy new Prime variant.  

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This plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers 302 horsepower, 83 more than standard RAV4 Hybrids have. Consequently, the RAV4 Prime is the second-fastest Toyota after the Supra sports car.  

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This SUV's backseat is spacious, comfortable and comes with a pair of USB ports.  

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The RAV4 Prime features an industry standard J1772 plug for easy charging, either at home or at public stations.  

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Stylish 19-inch wheels come standard on top-shelf XSE models.    

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