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  1. Tideland Prius

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    PLANO, TX (May 29, 2020) – The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime will break ground as the most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever, hitting dealerships this summer with a starting MSRP of $38,100. The RAV4’s first-ever plug-in model has up to 302 horsepower with an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.7 seconds, which makes it the quickest four-door model in the Toyota lineup. But, it doesn’t end there. The RAV4 Prime also has up to a manufacturer-estimated 42 miles on battery alone on a single charge, making it the highest EV range of any PHEV SUV on the market. The RAV4 Prime also has up to a manufacturer-estimated 94 combined MPGe. Even more, what sets RAV4 Prime apart is the standard Electronic On-Demand AWD.

    First revealed at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2021 RAV4 Prime will be available in SE and XSE grades, both emphasizing athletic on-road performance and premium comfort and style.



    SE Grade

    The SE flaunts its sporty attitude with 18-in. painted and machined alloy wheels and an exclusive front grille design with a front lower spoiler. Piano black exterior accents and a painted grille/diffuser complete the premium look. The SE’s equipment is quite comprehensive, with standard:

    • Heated front seats
    • 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment
    • 7-in. Multi-Information Display
    • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with red stitching
    • Power Back Door
    • Audio with 8-in. touchscreen and Amazon Alexa integration, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
    • 3 kW on-board charger


    The available Weather & Moonroof Package (+$1,665 upgrade) is chock-full with upgrades like a heated steering wheel, heated rear outboard seats and rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icer function, for added convenience.



    XSE Grade

    As on the current RAV4 Hybrid XSE, the Prime version (starting MSRP of $41,425) of this grade stands apart with an available two-tone exterior paint scheme pairing a black roof with select colors, including the striking new-to-RAV4 Supersonic Red. Other standard features include:

    • Exclusive 19-in. two-tone alloy wheels, the largest ever offered on a hybrid RAV4
    • Vertical LED accent lights
    • Paddle shifters
    • Moonroof
    • SofTex®-trimmed seat surfaces
    • Qi-wireless phone charger
    • Ambient interior lighting
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink universal transceiver
    • Audio Plus with 9-in. touchscreen


    The standard Audio Plus system comes with a 9-in. touch-screen, the largest ever offered on a RAV4. There is also an available Premium Audio multimedia system that includes Dynamic Navigation (3-year trial included) and JBL speaker system.

    Available options for the XSE grade include

    • Weather Package (+$815)
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Heated Rear Outboard Seats
      • Rain Sensing Wipers w/Wiper De-Icer
    • Weather and Audio Package (+$2,435)
      • Weather package plus:
        • JBL Premium Audio
        • Dynamic Navigation with 3 year trial
        • Destination Assist with 1 year trial
    • Weather with Audio and Premium Package (+$5,760)
      • Weather and Audio package plus:
        • AC (6.6kW) Enhanced Charger
        • Digital Rearview Mirror
        • 120V/1500W AC power outlet in cargo area
        • Panoramic Moonroof
        • Kick-Type Power Back Door
        • SofTex®-trimmed seats with sporty red accents and stitching
        • Bird’s Eye View Camera
        • 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
        • Smart Key System on all doors
        • Perforated Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
        • Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
        • Adaptive Front Headlight System
        • Head-Up Display


    Safety
    All Toyota RAV4 models come equipped with standard Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0), which groups a long roster of active-safety technologies and capabilities:

    • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
    • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
    • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
    • Automatic High Beam (AHB)
    • Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
    • Road Sign Assist (RSA)
    The XSE Premium Package adds Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB) and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking (PA w/AB).

    Priced Just Right

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    Prices are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) excluding the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $1,120. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary. RAV4 Prime customers also may qualify for an $7,500 federal tax credit. Individual states have additional incentives that can be either be applied at time of purchase or via a rebate program, depending on the state. Individual state incentive information can be found at Alternative Fuels Data Center: State Laws and Incentives.

    Toyota Limited Warranty
    Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The HV battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferrable across ownership.

    Get the First-Ever 2021 RAV4 Prime Starting at Under $40K MSRP - Toyota USA Newsroom
     
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    For comparison, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV starts at USD$36,295 for the SEL S-AWC and tops out at USD$41,695 for the GT S-AWC.

    *Note that the 6.6kW charger is standard in Canada for the RAV4 Prime.

    Features RAV4 Prime Outlander PHEV Escape Plug-In Hybrid
    1 Base MSRP $38100 $36295 $33040
    2 Drivetrain AWD-e S-AWC FWD
    3 Federal Tax Credit $7500 $5836 $6800 (est.)
    4 Hybrid Battery Warranty 10yrs/150K miles 10yrs/100K miles 10yrs/150K miles
    5 Hybrid Component Warranty 8yrs/100K miles 10yrs/100K miles 8yrs/100K miles
    6 Battery Size 18.1kWh 12kWh 14.4kWh
    7 DCFC No 22kW CHAdeMO No
    8 AC Charger 3kW (6.6kW optional) 3.7kW N/A
    9 240V Charge Time (hr) 4.5/2.5 (w/ 6.6kW charger) 3.5 3.5
    10 120V Charge Time (hr) 12 10-11 8
    11 All Electric Range 42 miles 22 miles 37 miles
    12 MPGe 94 74 100
    13 HV MPG (EPA Combined) 38 25 41
    14 Towing Capacity (lbs/kg) 2500/1134 1500/680 1500/680
     
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    i like it. prime and escape are definitely on my to do list
     
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    Looks like an easy choice to make if you want a hybrid suv, this seems like a much better deal than rav4 hybrid, escape hybrid or phev, outlander phev after the tax credits. Strange choice only having a 3 kw charger. I rarely go over this range in a day (probably 6% of days) in my bev, and this looks really good for most.
     
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    Dang, and Tesla reduced the price of their Std Rng Plus Model 3 to $38,000 on Tuesday.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Except this qualifies for the full credit.

    In Canada, there’ll be a $10k difference (M3 SR+ is $56k base while I expect the RAV4 Prime to start at $44-$46k)
     
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    Plus any state/local incentives. So for me in Texas it would be $10,000 off compared to any Tesla @ $0.
     
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    Does the RAV4 Prime give up the spare tire?
    We have the RAV4 Hy which comes with a (pretty big) mini-spare, and they say a full size spare fits in no problem.

    We just took the first long trip...had to do some care giving to my elderly mother...ugh well I am still have trouble sitting for hours but it might be me, jog so much I have tight muscles etc.

    We would not have wanted Prime due to new model and annual car taxes in northern Virginia would make Prime cost more after taxes than hybrid, over the years. The tax delta would be roughly 5% on the incremental $10k value per year in my region. So we have the opposite: a negative state incentive for new cars.
     
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    At the L.A. auto show, it was mentioned that it does have a spare tyre but so far, we don’t have anything else to go by. No images or video.
     
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    is there pricing on the escape phev?
     
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    When will it be on sales floors?
    December?
     
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    2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid price set, will arrive before Toyota RAV4 Prime
    The escape phev is priced lower but has lower range and a lot less power. We definitely have gone from having one mediocre plug-in (outlander phev) to a lot of choice with the rav4 prime, escape phev, and tesla model Y coming soon or already here. This is the biggest auto segment in the US. I expect the model Y to do best but the rav4 prime to do very well, and of course rav4 in all its varients will outsell all the mid sized suvs and be toyota's best seller in the US.

    2020 US SUV Sales Figures by Model | GCBC
     
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    The more models the better. I’m probably not the only one interested in features other range and speed
     
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    The article being from 2019, I wonder if ford is behind
     
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    I’m looking forward to seeing these on the street.
    I hope they are widely available.
     
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    Air Cooled (only) traction pack?
    Pretty sure the pack will be ~18ish kWh's as that's the necessary amt to get the full $7,500 fed credit (presuming you owe that much tax end of year {plan ahead!} and you don't fall under AMT exclusionary rules).
    But packs of that size mean more heat - if pressed into relatively small areas.
    Sure would be great to hear it has CHAdeMO ... but not likely?
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    No driver's seat memory? I'm surprised since the premium package includes just about everything else that is included in the regular Rav4 hybrid limited tech package.
     
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    i think toyota has proved the air cooled packs pretty well, hopefully ford did in the fusion.
     
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    The InsideEVs piece said the over 40mpg estimate comes from the WLTP, and the EPA hasn't been finalized. I hope Toyota hasn't moved away from under promise, over deliver.
    Ford was saying the PHEV early this year, last year. I'm sure there is a delay now, but that will go for everyone at this point.
    The Escape PHEV is up on their site.
    Sounds like they will be chilling the air with the A/C, and there is a fan.

    Wait, you know the limits of air cooling, but want it to have CHAdeMO?

    Hybrid packs are much smaller than plug in ones. As size goes up, the ratio of of surface area to volume goes down, and the surface is where the heat transfer takes place.
     
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    but toyota has done phevs well so far, and ford, from what i've seen. i wouldn't be concerned with it unless i got burned by nissan ;)

    not sure japanese factories have been closed as long as us, but that would be state by state as well.
     
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