The 2021 toyota rav4 prime versus the 2021 ford escape plug-in hybrid let’s see how these plug-in hybrid suvs compare with 302 net horsepower and standard all-wheel drive rav4 prime is in a league of its own when it comes to performance rav4 prime makes no sacrifice in cargo space despite the larger battery of its plug-in hybrid design as an iihs top safety
Pick rav4 prime comes standard with toyota safety sense 2.0 led headlights and more rav4 prime offers its incredible performance and efficiency across two plug-in hybrid grades and in either case all-wheel drive comes standard escape plug-in hybrid is offered in three plug-in hybrid grades all of which are only offered with front-wheel drive rav4 prime’s
Plug-in hybrid powertrain offers a staggering 302 net horsepower a figure that helps make it one of the quickest vehicles in toyota’s lineup with a 0 to 60 time of just 5.7 seconds second to only the gr supra sports car and it manages this while also having an amazing epa estimated 94 mpge combined fuel economy rating and an epa estimated 42 mile driving range
On battery power alone plus with its standard all-wheel drive and its tow rating of 2500 pounds rav4 prime is built for capability as well when it comes to performance escape plug-in hybrid just isn’t comparable despite having over 100 less net horsepower than rav4 prime its fuel economy isn’t actually much better at a manufacturer estimated 102 mpge combined
Rating what’s more its manufacturer estimated electric driving range is just 37 miles it has no all-wheel drive and its towing capacity is 1 500 pounds rav4 prime features an 8 inch touchscreen on sc and a 9-inch version on xse both include standard compatibility for apple carplay which connects drivers to apple music maps messages and other favorite apps
From your iphone in addition android auto compatibility makes it easy to stay connected to android devices while amazon alexa connectivity keeps amazon’s digital assistant just a question away plus there’s also a standard three-month sirius xm all-access trial subscription to more than 300 radio channels accessible throughout the country while an available 11
Speaker jbl audio system makes the most of the deal and rav4 prime’s in-cabin technology goes far beyond audio multimedia with available features like a digital rear view mirror on xse escape plug-in hybrid’s touchscreen is 8 inches and it has compatibility for apple carplay android auto and amazon alexa escape plug-in hybrid also comes with the same sirius
Xm three-month all-access trial subscription a 10-speaker bang olufsen sound system is optional at extra cost rav4 prime’s big story isn’t just its performance and efficiency but also its modern safety this is clear in its standard toyota safety sense 2.0 suite which brings advanced tech like full speed range dynamic radar cruise control road sign assist and
Lane tracing assist to the platform escape plug-in hybrid does offer standard ford co-pilot 360 but it doesn’t include equivalent features to everything found in tss 2.0 like ford’s available adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centering rav4 prime offers the same chiseled exterior styling found on gas-powered rav4s which includes features like
Standard led projector headlights and standard roof rails sc models come standard with 18-inch alloy wheels while xse models have standard 19-inch versions xse models also have a two-tone paint scheme also standard escape plug-in hybrid can’t match rav4 prime’s upscale level of standard exterior equipment with halogen projector headlights offered as standard
Equipment along with its 18-inch alloy wheels roof rails are available but at extra cost rav4 prime’s interior puts an emphasis on comfort and convenience in-dash storage areas bring a new level of usefulness to the cabin while a standard 7-inch multi-information display faces the driver dual zone automatic climate control is also standard and despite being a
Plug-in hybrid there’s no compromise in cargo volume with rav4 prime offering the same 69.8 cubic feet of any rav4 escape plug-in hybrid comes standard with a smaller 6.5 inch instrument cluster but a 12.3 inch unit can be optioned at additional cost and like rav4 prime escape plug-in hybrid also comes standard with dual zone automatic climate control lastly
Escape plug-in hybrid trades cargo space for battery size with just 60.8 cubic feet of cargo volume 25 years on rav4 holds true to its reputation for value utility and dependability and that definitely won’t be slowing down with rav4 prime joining the family this also holds true when it comes to safety which is evident in rav4 prime’s top safety pick rating
From the iihs and rav4 prime was also given the 2021 kelly blue book best buy award for a plug-in hybrid vehicle now factor in ownership perks like the toyota care maintenance plan and hybrid battery warranty and it’s easy to see why rav4 prime will be the plug-in to beat for years to come you
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