2022 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID REVIEW

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The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid receives a mild refresh, focusing primarily on cosmetic updates rather than mechanical enhancements. The XSE Hybrid model tested boasts a sporty aesthetic with new wheel designs and the attractive Calvary Blue color option. While the hybrid powertrain offers brisk acceleration and good fuel economy (averaging 41 MPG city / 38 MPG highway), the reviewers note it can become loud under hard acceleration, with the Tucson Hybrid being a quieter alternative. The interior is described as practical and durable but lacking in style and refinement, with a particular complaint about the manual passenger seat adjustment on the XSE trim, even when equipped with the more expensive technology package. Despite these criticisms, the RAV4 Hybrid is lauded for its excellent value, Toyota's proven reliability, and the low barrier to entry for hybrid technology, making it a compelling, albeit not segment-leading, choice in the compact SUV market.