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Europe gets the GR Sport treatment for RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 PHEV

Discussion in 'Toyota Hybrids and EVs' started by drash, Oct 19, 2022.

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    drash Senior Member

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    New GR SPORT Gives Toyota RAV4 The Edge

    For 2023 the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 PHEV get a stiffer setup to allow a more sporty drive. Sticks to 19" wheels but not sure how a mostly front wheel drive SUV will become sporty to drive. It's not like Toyota added a manual, but as Toyota has said in the past they want their hybrid lineup to be more performance oriented. Then again, the GR Sport treatment is offered on a limited number of vehicles and Europe is a smaller market.

    Europe gets all the cool cars. If I was on twitter I'd make that a handle, :cool:.
     
    #1 drash, Oct 19, 2022
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Looks very similar to our RAV4 Prime XSE except for the wheels. I guess Europe didn't get that body finish before?

    GR Sport is just an appearance package. I believe Toyota has 3 tiers - GR Sport, GR and GRMN in increasing performance/track capability.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Oct 19, 2022
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