Hybrid RAV4 coming?

Jerry P · 09-05-2006, 06:39 AM

Has anyone heard or read anything about Toyota offering a hybrid version of the RAV4? My wife looked at the RAV4 and fell in love with the small SUV but we would sure like to get it in a hybrid version, even though the gas mileage is not too bad with the 4 cyl. Thanks in advance.

sleeka · 09-05-2006, 11:16 AM

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Has anyone heard or read anything about Toyota offering a hybrid version of the RAV4? My wife looked at the RAV4 and fell in love with the small SUV but we would sure like to get it in a hybrid version, even though the gas mileage is not too bad with the 4 cyl. Thanks in advance.

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I have a friend who is GM of a large Toyota dealer here, and he was recently running through a list of upcoming models for release in Australia soon in converation with me.
A hybrid RAV4 was one of those upcoming models. If we are getting them, then surely the US market should.

NineToez · 09-05-2006, 12:54 PM

Sure you're not thinking of the electric RAV EV that was discontinued a few years ago?

I'm with one of Southern California's largest Toyota dealerships and haven't heard of a new generation hybrid RAV4 to date as being in the works.

seasidetraveler · 09-05-2006, 01:33 PM

I'd much rather see a Hybrid Rav4, then the "put me to sleep" Highlander!

hyo silver · 09-05-2006, 03:55 PM

An electric RAV? Can we call it the REV? The REVO? The RAVE?

galaxee · 09-05-2006, 04:21 PM

the rav was so nice... then they had to make it all bloated and huge looking...

we considered one for like a week until i decided i'd feel weird driving any kind of suv in any form.

darelldd · 09-05-2006, 05:08 PM

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An electric RAV? Can we call it the REV? The REVO? The RAVE?
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Just plain boring Rav4EV.

Gosh, if a hybrid Rav4 were offered, we'd be one tiny step closer to where we were... TEN YEARS ago! Production on these began in 1996.

Lola'05 · 09-05-2006, 08:59 PM

A RAV 4 hybrid? I would love it. When I bought the Prius, I told my son I would only trade the Prius for a RAV 4 hybrid. I really would like something with higher ground clearance. Not that I don't love Lola. I might like to have one of each.

CMonster · 09-06-2006, 10:07 AM

I read an article a while ago that said Toyota plans to have a hybrid version of every vehicle in their line-up by 2010.

Their web site isn't quite that specific:
"In a major company initiative, Toyota is working to expand the reach of Hybrid Synergy Drive®. New announcements are to come, and hybrid enthusiasts will be pleased to know that all classes of cars, SUVs and trucks could work with Hybrid Synergy Drive®. Toyota has a great stake in the future of hybrids, and Hybrid Synergy Drive® is central to Toyota's long-term vision."

So that's a definite maybe.

Tempus · 09-06-2006, 12:43 PM

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I read an article a while ago that said Toyota plans to have a hybrid version of every vehicle in their line-up by 2010. [/b]

I've seen lots of articles saying that Toyota has promised a hybrid version of every vehicle.

However, the only official Toyota Press Release I've seen says they promise a Hybrid in every SEGMENT which is an entirely different thing.

I've been wondering for some time if there isn't a disconnect here somewhere.

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09-05-2006, 06:39 AM	#1
Jerry P Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterford, PA Posts: 293 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Has anyone heard or read anything about Toyota offering a hybrid version of the RAV4? My wife looked at the RAV4 and fell in love with the small SUV but we would sure like to get it in a hybrid version, even though the gas mileage is not too bad with the 4 cyl. Thanks in advance.

09-05-2006, 12:54 PM	#3
NineToez Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Sure you're not thinking of the electric RAV EV that was discontinued a few years ago? I'm with one of Southern California's largest Toyota dealerships and haven't heard of a new generation hybrid RAV4 to date as being in the works.

09-05-2006, 01:33 PM	#4
seasidetraveler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CA Posts: 623 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	I'd much rather see a Hybrid Rav4, then the "put me to sleep" Highlander!

09-05-2006, 03:55 PM	#5
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,726 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 152 Times in 107 Posts Friends: 63	An electric RAV? Can we call it the REV? The REVO? The RAVE?

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galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 93 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	the rav was so nice... then they had to make it all bloated and huge looking... we considered one for like a week until i decided i'd feel weird driving any kind of suv in any form.

09-05-2006, 08:59 PM	#8
Lola'05 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 147 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	A RAV 4 hybrid? I would love it. When I bought the Prius, I told my son I would only trade the Prius for a RAV 4 hybrid. I really would like something with higher ground clearance. Not that I don't love Lola. I might like to have one of each.

09-06-2006, 10:07 AM	#9
CMonster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 114 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I read an article a while ago that said Toyota plans to have a hybrid version of every vehicle in their line-up by 2010. Their web site isn't quite that specific: "In a major company initiative, Toyota is working to expand the reach of Hybrid Synergy Drive®. New announcements are to come, and hybrid enthusiasts will be pleased to know that all classes of cars, SUVs and trucks could work with Hybrid Synergy Drive®. Toyota has a great stake in the future of hybrids, and Hybrid Synergy Drive® is central to Toyota's long-term vision." So that's a definite maybe.