- [Narrator] In 1994, the Toyota RAV4
pioneered the wildly popular small SUV segment.
That history of innovation continued
when Toyota introduced the first RAV4 Hybrid
for the 2016 model year.
Now in its fifth generation,
RAV4 continues to evolve with a perfect blend
of capability and efficiency.
Even so, there's some tough competition in this segment,
including America's first-ever Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Let's learn how these two models compare.
RAV4 Hybrid puts the focus on safety
with standard TSS 2.0, eight airbags, Safety Connect,
an available front and rear parking assist,
and blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.
RAV4 Hybrid is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Every RAV4 Hybrid is loaded with standard technology,
like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa,
and SiriusXM compatibility,
and even the base LE Hybrid grade
offers a seven-inch touchscreen with six speakers
and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.
RAV4 Hybrid comes with Toyota's
Enhanced Hybrid Battery Warranty, which is now 10 years
or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
RAV4 Hybrid showcases its remarkable performance
without compromising on fuel economy,
boasting impressive horsepower
and an EPA-estimated 41 miles per gallon city,
38 highway, and 40 combined.
Plus, all RAV4 Hybrid models
have a towing capacity of up to 1,750 pounds.
CR-V's hybrid models aren't rated to two and its horsepower
and fuel efficiency estimates
are also lower across the board.
The RAV4 Hybrid lineup features four grades,
including an XSE Hybrid model designed to showcase
the sporty side of hybrid technology.
Additionally, all four come standard
with Toyota's hybrid all-wheel drive system.
The CR-V hybrid line also consists of four vehicles,
and while none of them are specific to hybrid like RAV4's
XSE grade, they do all feature all-wheel drive.
With its standard roof rails
and bold looks, RAV4 is always ready
to seek out adventure in style.
For instance, RAV4 XSE Hybrid comes with
choice exterior accents like a two-tone color scheme
and 18-inch black-painted alloy wheels.
Regardless of grade, CR-V Hybrid does not offer
two-tone color or standard painted alloy wheels
and only the top-tier Touring grade
offers standard roof rails.
RAV4 Hybrid offers dual-zone
automatic climate control on all grades
and was thoughtfully designed to accommodate
a hybrid battery, so it makes no compromise
when it comes to cargo volume, with a capacity
that's roughly equivalent to 280 basketballs.
CR-V Hybrid's battery placement
reduces its cargo space versus its gas-only counterpart.
Because of this, CR-V Hybrid can't compete
with RAV4 Hybrid's cargo volume,
whether or not the rear seats are down.
RAV4 Hybrid is packed with cutting-edge technology,
including Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa,
and SiriusXM compatibility on all grades.
Plus, every grade can turn into a data hotspot
for up to five devices with Wi-Fi Connect.
CR-V Hybrid is not compatible with Amazon Alexa
and it lacks a Wi-Fi hotspot feature entirely.
RAV4 Hybrid puts safety at the forefront
with its eight airbags
and its standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, a technology suite
which includes Road Sign Assist functionality.
CR-V Hybrid has six airbags,
and while it does have the Honda Sensing suite,
it doesn't include Honda's traffic sign recognition feature.
As Toyota's best-selling model,
RAV4 continues to impress drivers
with its no-compromise attitude, off-road capability,
and robust safety features.
And its hybrid lineup delivers its great fuel economy
without compromising on any of the model's core values.
Toyota's commitment to quality is further evident
in RAV4 Hybrid's ToyotaCare Maintenance Plan
and roadside assistance, as well as Toyota's
new-for-2020 hybrid battery warranty, which is now
10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Now, top this all off with 2020 Best Family Car awards
from both Kelley Blue Book
and U.S. News & World Report,
as well as a Top Safety Pick by IIHS,
and it's easy to see why RAV4 Hybrid
clearly remains in a class of its own.