Going Green with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that offers a significant amount of pure-electric driving range that reduces emissions from the vehicle while also lowering your monthly gas bill. Filled with technology and power, the RAV4 Prime is out to make a difference in the world.
Models and Pricing
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is offered for sale in Ottawa and across Canada in two model versions: SE AWD and XSE AWD. For the majority of drivers, the SE will provide all the comfort, convenience, and technology features needed. Starting at $44,990, it comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, and more.
Design
Practical and stylish, both the exterior and interior of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime are nicely outfitted. The RAV4 Prime is easy to spot as a Toyota, but its sweeping lines and bolder stance underscore the manufacturer’s forward-looking vision.
Inside, the cabin environment features quality materials, plenty of interior storage space, and comfortable seating in the front and rear rows.
Performance
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid synergy drive engine that delivers 302 horsepower and 68 kilometres of pure electric driving range. This PHEV zips to 97 km/h in just 5.6 seconds and offers competent handling and a comfortable ride.
Charging the PHEV is easy whether at home or on the go. The vehicle will drive for 68 km on just electric power before automatically switching over to the gasoline engine. The electric battery can be recharged by plugging it into a 120- or 240-volt outlet at home or stopping at a charging station along your journey.
Technology
Both the SE and XSE model of the Prime feature a touchscreen infotainment system, one with an 8-inch screen and one with a 9-inch screen. Both offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as Bluetooth and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot.
Safety
Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 is included on the 2022 RAV4 Prime, adding in such driver-assistance features as lane tracing assist, pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and bicycle detection, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert, and more. A blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert is also included.
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime in Ottawa
Drivers can have power and exceptional fuel economy when they choose the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime. Designed to offer the best of all worlds, it is a vehicle that is paving the way for the future.