Toyota RAV4
One year after completely redesigning the RAV4, Toyota is adding a TRD Off-Road model similar to the ones we see with larger SUVs and pickups from the Japanese automaker. It boasts a more rugged look, increased ground clearance, as well as a suspension, tires and other components specifically tailored to off-road driving. As we wait for the 2021 RAV4 Plug-in variant, customers can choose between a 203-horsepower gas model and a 219-horsepower RAV4 Hybrid.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: So Close to Perfection

There is no such thing as a perfect car or truck. You can always find something not to like or stuff that doesn’t meet one driver’s specific needs. However, we at The Car Guide believe we have found a vehicle that seriously challenges the premise above. The Toyota RAV4 is …
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Like a Thousand Hot Cakes

As the best-selling SUV in Canada, the Toyota RAV4 is clearly a big hit among consumers. For 2021, both the conventionally powered model and the RAV4 Hybrid remain unchanged. However, a new plug-in hybrid variant joins the lineup. The Car Guide recently headed to Kingston, Ontario to attend the Canadian …
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2020 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2020 Honda CR-V: The Numbers

The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V have been leading the compact SUV segment for the past 20 years, creating a heated battle in the process. Which one is better? To help settle the debate, we’ve compared the numbers and specs for these two models. Here’s what we found… Space: CR-V …
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2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: The Best RAV4 You Can Buy

The Toyota RAV4 is the Japanese brand’s best-selling product in Canada, way ahead of the Corolla. There are multiple variants and trims to choose from including the RAV4 Hybrid, which benefits from Toyota’s leading expertise. Completely redesigned a year ago, the RAV4 stands out with a prominent new grille, highly …
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Five Things to Know About the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

At the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced a new plug-in hybrid vehicle that should post record sales if the company manages to build enough units. Here are five things you need to know about the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime … Generous EV Range Equipped with a bigger battery …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Toyota RAV4

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Compact SUVs are a big deal in Canada. They are the best-selling vehicles as a whole, with available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position and a more spacious interior than …
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The Car Guide Unveils Its 2021 Vehicles of the Year

This year has been quite a challenge for the team at The Car Guide . But despite a pandemic that essentially shut down the auto industry for two months in the spring, our journalists managed to review all the major new models that made their debut. As 2020 comes to …
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This Toyota RAV4 Thinks It’s a Chevy Truck from the 1980s

The Toyota RAV4 is certainly not the first vehicle that comes to mind when talking about car tuning, but some people still give it a shot. The results can be surprisingly good or just plain weird. You may have seen the one that was stretched into a limo or the …
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Comes With Big EV Rebates

The upcoming 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has been generating quite a buzz since its debut last fall. And for good reason: this plug-in hybrid variant of the best-selling SUV in Canada offers a zero-emission range of up to 68 kilometres. Many customers have ordered one without even knowing how much …
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
Demand for Toyota Hybrids is Far Exceeding Automaker’s Expectations

When the next-generation Toyota RAV4 hit the market nearly two years ago, orders for the hybrid variant quickly exceeded the offer. Customers have to wait months before taking delivery of their vehicle. If you think demand will fade, you’re wrong. For example, sales of the RAV4 Hybrid in the U.S.
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A Toyota RAV4 Turned Into a Lamborghini Urus, Why Not?

The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling SUV in Canada for many reasons. It’s a quality product offering plenty of comfort, versatility and reliability. Plus, there are many different models and configurations to meet the wants and needs of a large clientele. Those who like to venture away from the beaten …
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The Car Guide’s 2020 Best Buys: Toyota RAV4

Every year, The Car Guide publishes its Best Buys in nearly 30 different vehicle categories. Today we continue our review of the 2020 winners with a look at compact SUVs , a market segment where the leader is also the best-selling model in Canada. Allow us to present you the …
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Toyota Shows All Kinds of Hybrids in Toronto

Toyota ’s presentation at the 2020 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto focused on the electrified future of the automobile and the Japanese automaker’s proven hybrid technology, which is used for many different applications. These range from simple passenger cars to powerful race cars. “Even as many in the automotive …
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The Car Guide drives: The 2015 Toyota RAV4

After more than 20 years in Canada, this little SUV has built a great reputation its reliability, fuel efficiency and cargo capacity.