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SUV
car_truck“It’s the rare hybrid that shows up to every drive with confidence—efficient in the city, composed on the highway, and unfazed by foul weather,” remarks a seasoned automotive reviewer. That assessment fits this 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE precisely. It blends the assured stance of a compact SUV with the calm, almost silent urgency of electric assistance, turning errand runs and road trips alike into exercises in effortless control.
Under the hood, Toyota’s Dynamic Force 2.5‑litre four-cylinder teams with a hybrid system to deliver brisk, responsive acceleration without drama. The continuously variable transmission keeps the powerband in its sweet spot, while the intelligent all-wheel drive supplies reassuring traction when rain slicks the pavement or a gravel detour beckons. The result is motion that feels clean and linear, with the kind of smoothness that makes long days behind the wheel feel shorter than the odometer suggests—84,717 kilometres in this case.
And it does all of that while sipping fuel frugally, with estimated consumption of just 5.8 L/100 km in the city and 6.3 L/100 km on the highway.
The XLE trim dresses everyday practicality in smart details. Step inside and you’ll find heated front seats and a heated steering wheel ready for cold mornings, dual-zone climate control to keep peace between preferences, and a thoughtfully arranged cabin that makes space feel bigger than its footprint. A power liftgate simplifies cargo duty, while 60/40 rear seats and a multi-level load floor let you reconfigure on a whim—groceries, strollers, luggage, or camping kit all find an easy place to land.
Technology support is quietly comprehensive. A crisp touchscreen anchors the centre stack, integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so your maps, messages, and music feel native to the vehicle.
Multiple USB ports keep devices charged for every row, and voice controls reduce distractions when you’re on the move. Subtle touches—like speed-sensitive steering and well-tuned suspension—add refinement you notice most when you stop thinking about them.
Safety isn’t an add-on here; it’s built in. Toyota’s suite of driver-assistance features includes forward-collision mitigation, lane-keeping assistance, lane tracing for steadier cruising, dynamic radar cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. LED lighting with automatic high beams brightens the path ahead, while connected services such as Safety Connect and Service Connect add an extra layer of reassurance after you park.
Outside, the RAV4 Hybrid wears its capability honestly: muscular lines, protective cladding, and tasteful 17-inch alloys hint at adventure without shouting. Altogether, this pre-owned XLE doesn’t ask you to choose between thrift and utility, comfort and control—it simply delivers all of them, trip after trip, with the quiet confidence of a hybrid that knows exactly what it’s doing.
