2022 TOYOTA RAV4 REVIEW INC. 0-100: WE TEST OUT THE NEW EDGE HYBRID VERSION

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The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid is reviewed as a compelling option in the competitive medium SUV segment, despite significant wait times. The reviewer highlights its excellent ride comfort, quiet cabin, and impressive practicality, particularly the spacious second row and boot. The all-wheel-drive hybrid system is praised for its smooth and responsive power delivery, combining a 2.5-liter petrol engine with three electric motors for a combined 163kW, offering a surprisingly spritely performance. Fuel economy is generally excellent, though the tested average of 8.9L/100km was attributed to extensive idling during testing; real-world figures closer to 5L/100km are achievable. Key criticisms include the dated and laggy 8-inch infotainment system lacking remote connectivity and SOS functions, the poor quality of the 360-degree camera, and the continued use of incandescent taillights. The interior's extensive orange accents are noted as a polarizing design choice. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer concludes that the RAV4 Edge Hybrid is a fantastic SUV that ticks all the necessary boxes for families and is worth the extended wait.