2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime in Framingham
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity, but not everyone is ready to dive fully into
gasoline-free driving. Enter the plug-in hybrid (PHEV), an automobile category that offers all-electric
operation for short commutes and nearby errands, with a combustion engine for longer trips. The
five-seat RAV4 Prime crossover, one of the best-selling PHEVs, makes a strong case for this technology.
But there’s another benefit: robust performance. With a 0-to-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds, the RAV4 Prime
is the second-fastest vehicle in Toyota’s current lineup (the GR Supra roadster has top bragging
rights).
This page shares the details of the 2024 RAV4 Prime PHEV. Look for our other pages on
the conventionally powered RAV4 and the RAV4 Hybrid.
Trims and Powertrain
The two trim levels for the 2024 RAV4 Prime are the SE and XSE. They both rely on a plug-in gas-electric
hybrid powerplant made up of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and dual electric motors (one per axle),
which produce a combined 302 horsepower. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) controls the
standard all-wheel drive.
The RAV4 Prime is EPA-rated to provide up to 42 miles of electric-only
use before the gasoline engine kicks in; it carries an MPGe rating of 94. Once the fully electric
operation is exhausted, the vehicle operates as a hybrid and is estimated to get 40 mpg in the city and
36 mpg on the highway. At peak efficiency, the RAV4 Prime can travel up to 600 miles without refueling
or recharging. It can tow up to 2,500 pounds and has a maximum cargo area of 69.8 cubic feet (behind the
first row).
Standard Features and Options
The well-equipped base trim, the SE, has proximity keyless entry (front doors only), push-button start,
dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a power
tailgate, fabric upholstery, Bi-LED projector-style headlights, power heated side mirrors with
integrated turn-signal indicators, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, a 7-inch driver information
display, five USB ports, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The optional Prime SE Weather and Moonroof Package
adds a power moonroof, a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, heated rear outboard seats, and
rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icing.
The more loaded XSE has a two-tone exterior color
and expands the standard equipment roster with a power moonroof, SofTex upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital
instrument cluster, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, unique exterior treatments, vertical LED
accent lights, wireless device charging, and 19-inch wheels. It’s eligible for the Weather Package,
which adds a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel and rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icing. The
Premium Package will deck it out significantly with a panoramic glass roof with a power moonroof, a
head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, a hands-free power liftgate, premium SofTex
upholstery, a driver’s position memory system, a four-way power front passenger seat, heated rear
outboard seats, a digital rearview mirror, four-door proximity keyless entry, and a 120-volt outlet in
the cargo area. This package also adds more driver-assist technologies, as detailed in the next section.
Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 comes standard in the 2024 RAV4 Prime. This highly desirable equipment bundle includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and road sign assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert also come with both trims. The optional XSE Premium Package will add a surround-view monitor and front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking, as do a full set of airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, Smart Stop Technology (to prevent unintended acceleration), hill start assist control, and a rearview monitor.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The RAV4 Prime’s infotainment touchscreen differs between the trims, with the SE getting an 8-inch screen and the XSE upgrading to a 10.5-inch screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM satellite radio are part of both systems. The SE gets six speakers, while the XSE upgrades to a JBL audio system with 11 speakers. Both trims have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot and Toyota Connected Services (for Cloud Navigation, emergency assistance, and remote features).
