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- RAV4 is available in three models: Icon, Design and Excel
- Prices start from £43,845
- The range is expected to hit dealerships this summer
Toyota has unveiled its latest plug-in hybrid SUV range, RAV4, which will be available to buy in the UK this summer.
With prices starting from £43,845, drivers will be able to choose from three models: Icon, Design and Excel.
The Icon model starts from £43,845 and features 18” alloy wheels, 12.3” multimedia screen, a power backdoor and a blind spot monitor, while the Design model (prices start from £45,745) has bi-tone paint, a wireless charger, a heated steering wheel and front seats, as well as a PBD + Kick sensor, which is enhanced with front cross traffic alerts.
The Excel model (prices start from £50,045) has 20” black machined-face alloy wheels, leather seats, a JBL premium sound system, a standard 11kW AC charger and a 50kW DC fast charger. It also has a Head Up Display, a wireless mobile phone charger and heated and ventilated front seats.
Each model, according to the manufacturer, is built for everyday commutes to long drives, and can be charged with Toyota’s HomeCharge charging point, which works with the MyToyota app. The range can also be charged using EV public chargers, and the nearest one can be found using the car’s multimedia system.
The MyToyota app enables users to check the car’s state of charge, driving range and charging status anywhere.
Each new Toyota also comes with a three-year manufacturer’s warranty and after expiry, Toyota’s Service Activated Warranty offers new cover every time you complete a qualifying service at an approved dealer, right up to when your vehicle is 10-years old or reaches 100,000 miles.
Should you invest in an EV or plug-in hybrid?
As the cost of living continues to increase, it’s no wonder that households are making the switch to electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrid models. In fact, the number of EV registrations hit 86,120 in March, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
This figure is up from 69,313 for the same month last year, making the 2026 total the highest-ever monthly figure. Backing up this data is that more drivers have been searching online for additional information around EVs, with Google searches up by 17.5pc between February and March, New Automotive reported.
Commenting on the SMMT announcement, Colin Walker, head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said that while it’s hard to predict how the rising fuel prices will translate into new car sales, the data indicates that more people are looking to protect themselves.
“EVs offer the UK a way to enhance its energy security by reducing its dependence on oil imported from abroad,” he said.
However, while we believe that a plug-in hybrid can be a strong move towards reducing your overall carbon footprint, Walker warns that investing in a full EV can offer higher savings long-term, and plug-in hybrids can consume up to 490% more fuel than their manufacturers claim.
“Costing hundreds of pounds a year more to run than a full electric vehicle, plug-in hybrids are becoming even more expensive to fuel as the price of petrol and diesel rises,” he said.
“They simply do not offer the same savings as an EV to families looking to protect themselves from shocks in global energy markets, and will undermine efforts by the UK to reduce its dependence on foreign oil.”
