2024 TOYOTA RAV4 GR SPORT DRIVING REVIEW (PRIME / PHEV)

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The 2024 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport (PHEV/Prime) review highlights its enduring popularity, driven by reliability, practicality, and impressive fuel economy, especially in hybrid and PHEV forms. The GR Sport trim adds a visually appealing, sportier aesthetic with unique styling cues and interior accents like microfiber seats. The reviewer praises the comfortable ride, well-designed manual climate controls, and the updated infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The PHEV version offers strong acceleration and a usable electric-only range, with the reviewer noting that even with a depleted battery, the hybrid system remains efficient, achieving excellent fuel economy (around 5L/100km or 50+ MPG US). However, the vehicle falls short in driving dynamics and engagement, particularly at higher speeds, where noise insulation is lacking and the handling doesn't match the sporty GR branding. The reviewer also points out the inconvenience of the additional security token required for the most stolen vehicles in Europe.