The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Lineup: Standard, Hybrid, and Prime Compared

You can get the 2024 Toyota RAV4 in three versions, each with a distinctive powertrain. The standard RAV4 has a traditional gas engine, or you can select the RAV4 Hybrid or the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). Find out how these crossover SUVs compare to one another to decide on your perfect match.

2024 Toyota RAV4: Comparing the Standard, Hybrid, and Prime Models 

Performance and Fuel Economy

The powertrain is the primary difference among the RAV4 models. The plug-in Prime is the most powerful of these vehicles, providing 302 horses. You’ll get 219 hp with the hybrid and 203 hp with the standard RAV4. The latter comes with either standard front-wheel or optional all-wheel drive, while the hybrid and Prime models feature standard all-wheel drive.

The RAV4 Prime gets 38 miles per gallon when using gas-hybrid mode and the equivalent of 94 mpg with electric power alone. The RAV4 Hybrid also delivers up to 38 mpg. Efficiency drops slightly for the standard RAV4, which gets up to 35 mpg.

Interior Space and Features

All three versions of the RAV4 have seating for five and offer 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space, which expands to almost 70 cubic feet with the seats folded down. You’ll find similar standard comfort and convenience features across the lineup, including automatic climate control and remote keyless entry.

The base models of the RAV4 Prime and Hybrid feature dual-zone automatic climate control and remote start. The Prime model also adds push-button start. While both the standard and hybrid RAV4 come in six different trim levels, the RAV4 Prime has two trims available. 

Infotainment and Safety Tech

You’ll get the latest tech features in all the RAV4 models. Standard equipment includes a 7-inch driver info screen paired with an 8-inch touchscreen, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless hotspot, a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio, and more. Higher trims add wireless charging and a larger touchscreen.

All three RAV4 models also come with the Toyota Safety Sense package of driver assistance features. It incorporates tech like traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and forward automatic emergency braking. Add-on options include upgrades such as rear-cross traffic alert and a blind-spot monitoring system.

Both the RAV4 Hybrid and Prime ranked among the best 2024 hybrid SUVs for the money according to US News and World Report. The standard RAV4 was listed among the best 2024 compact SUVs for families. These Toyotas also have perfect five-star overall crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Visit Royal Moore Toyota in Hillsboro, OR today to test drive your favorite version of this capable crossover.

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