Toyota RAV4 GR Sport (2.5 Hybrid 306 hp) | POV Test Drive #2657 Joe Black
🎥 2025 Toyota RAV4 V Plug-In Hybrid 306 HP | 0-100 & Fuel Consumption Test | Joe Black
Is the king of hybrid SUVs still on top? We test the facelifted 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV).
With a powerful 306 HP system (2.5L Dynamic Force engine + Electric Motors) and AWD-i, it promises sports car acceleration in a family SUV body.
We check if the claimed 1.0 l/100km fuel consumption is achievable in the real world once the battery runs out.
🔥 JOE’S TEST REALITY CHECK:
Factory claims 0-100 km/h in 6.0s.
**My Dragy measured: 6.1 seconds!** ⏱️ (Almost perfect match!)
👇 Real-world fuel consumption, pricing, and full specs below!
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### ⏰ VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
• 0:00 Intro
• 0:19 Exterior Walk-around (Facelift Details)
• 1:10 Casual Driving (EV Mode Silence)
• 4:59 Acceleration Test (0-100 km/h)
• 5:09 Highway Performance
• 7:26 Casual Driving (Hybrid Mode)
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### 📊 JOE’S REAL-WORLD DATA vs FACTORY
We compare the manufacturer’s promises with reality.
**⚡ ACCELERATION (0-100 km/h):**
• Factory Claim: **6.0 s**
• Joe’s Measured: **6.1 s** ✅ (Impressive for a 2-ton SUV)
**⛽ FUEL CONSUMPTION:**
• Factory (WLTP Combined): **1.0 l/100 km** (First 100km with full battery)
• Joe’s Test (Hybrid Mode): **5.9 l/100 km** ⛽
• EV Range (Real): **~75 km**
• Fuel Tank: 55 Liters
**🏁 TOP SPEED:**
• Factory Limit: 180 km/h
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### ⚙️ VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
• Brand: Toyota
• Model: RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
• Generation: 5th (XA50 Facelift)
• Model Year: 2025
• Production Period: 2019–present
• Manufacturing Locations: 🇯🇵 **Toyota City**, Japan | 🇨🇦 **Woodstock**, Canada | 🇺🇸 **Georgetown**, USA | 🇨🇳 **Guangzhou**, China
#### 🚀 DRIVETRAIN SPECS
• Engine: 2.5L Dynamic Force Inline-4 + Electric Motors
• Displacement: **2,487 cc**
• Total Power: **306 HP** (225 kW)
• Torque: **227 Nm** (Engine) + Electric Assist
• Transmission: e-CVT (Electronic Continuously Variable)
• Drive: AWD-i (All-Wheel Drive)
• Battery Capacity: **18.1 kWh**
#### 💰 PRICING (2025 Estimates)
• **Poland 🇵🇱:** from ~256,900 PLN (Base) / **~280,000 PLN (GR Sport)**
• **Germany 🇩🇪:** from ~52,800 €
• **France 🇫🇷:** from ~51,500 €
• **Italy 🇮🇹:** from ~49,100 €
• **Spain 🇪🇸:** from ~49,100 €
#### 📏 DIMENSIONS
• Curb Weight: ~1,950 kg
• Cargo Space: 520 Liters
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### 🆚 COMPETITION (WATCH MORE ON MY CHANNEL)
Compare the RAV4 PHEV with its main rivals tested by me:
🎥 **Mazda CX-60 PHEV (328 HP RWD-based SUV):**
🎥 **Kia Sportage HEV (The Korean Best-Seller):**
🎥 **Hyundai Tucson HEV (Futuristic Design):**
🎥 **Mazda CX-60 Diesel (The 6-Cylinder Alternative):**
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### ❓ QUESTION OF THE DAY
The RAV4 PHEV is fast (6.1s) and efficient (5.9l/100km), but it’s expensive. Would you choose this over the standard Hybrid version?
**Let me know in the comments! 👇**
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### 🎬 PRODUCTION DETAILS
• Driver: Joe Black
• Video Equipment: GoPro Hero 12 Black
• Editing Software: MacBook Pro / Final Cut Pro X
• Performance Measurement: Dragy GPS Meter
• Format: 4K POV (No Narration, Pure Sound)
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