Toyota RAV4 2026 City Consumption Test
Can the new 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid beat the official WLTP city fuel consumption? In this real-world efficiency test, I take the all-wheel drive RAV4 Hybrid through city traffic to see just how low the 2.5L engine can go.
Watch as I analyze the hybrid system’s performance, achieving an incredible 81% electric driving time and a final result of 5.2L/100km. I also compare the refinement and suspension of this new model to the previous generation.
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00:00 Intro: The All-New 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
00:29 Engine Specs: Hybrid AWD vs FWD & Plug-in
01:33 The Goal: Beating the 5.4L WLTP Consumption
02:11 Resetting Consumption & Eco Mode Setup
03:09 First Impressions: Smoothness & Refinement vs Previous Gen
04:05 Digital Cockpit & Energy Monitor Graphics
04:52 Deactivating Safety Alerts (Driver Monitoring)
05:25 360° Camera & Large Mirrors Visibility
06:01 Driving Comparison: RAV4 vs Mazda CX-60
06:36 Electric Mode Stats & Configuration
07:05 Steering Feel & Sound Insulation
07:54 Ergonomics & Button Placement
08:31 Battery Capacity & Real-Time Energy Flow
10:25 Why Hybrids Are Best for City Traffic
11:15 Mid-Trip Update: 83% EV Driving Time
12:02 Suspension Improvements & New Bushings
13:11 Reliability & 10-15 Year Warranty
15:15 Reliability & Practicality for Families
16:21 Navigation Display & Mid-Trip Traffic
17:30 Long-Term Ownership Benefits
18:55 Cabin Quietness (Even without Double Glass)
19:40 Auto Hold Performance & Brake Feel
21:10 Approaching the WLTP Target (5.8L/100km)
22:25 Using “B Mode” (Engine & Regenerative Braking)
23:20 Toyota’s 2.5L Engine Reliability Strategy
25:07 20-inch Rims vs 18-inch Comfort
26:05 Real-World City Traffic Handling
27:37 Cruising at 60km/h in Electric Mode
28:30 Body Stiffness & Chassis Compactness
30:25 CVT Transmission Sound Test
31:22 Consumption Drops to 5.5L/100km
32:34 Reaching 5.4L/100km (WLTP Met!)
33:35 Short Highway & Lane Assist Test
35:45 Is it worth the upgrade?
37:47 Parking with 360° View
38:15 Final Result: Beating the WLTP (5.2L/100km)
39:18 Conclusion & Where to Test Drive
RAV4:
Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder petrol (Atkinson cycle)
• Engine displacement: 2,487 cc
• Engine power: 143 hp
• Engine torque: 221 Nm
• Hybrid system: full hybrid (self-charging)
• Combined system power: 194 hp AWD
• Front electric motor: 134 hp (100 kW)
• Front motor torque: 208 Nm
• Rear electric motor: 53 hp (≈40 kW)
• Rear motor torque: 121 Nm
• Number of electric motors: 2 (front + rear)
• Drivetrain: FWD-based AWD (AWD-i / E-Four)
• Rear axle: electric motor only
• No mechanical driveshaft
• Transmission: eCVT (planetary gear system)
• 0–100 km/h: ~7.7 sec
• Top speed: 180 km/h
• Consumption WLTP: 5.4 – 5.7 L/100 km
• CO₂ emissions: ~122 – 129 g/km
• Platform: TNGA-K
• Front suspension: MacPherson
• Rear suspension: Double wishbone
• Length: 4,600 mm
• Width: 1,855 mm
• Height: ~1,680 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,690 mm
• Ground clearance: 186 mm
• Turning circle: ~10.4 – 11.0 m
• Kerb weight: ~1,675 – 1,785 kg
• Fuel tank: 55 L
• Boot capacity: ~580 L
• Boot max capacity: ~1,690 L
• Battery type: NiMH or Lithium-ion (market dependent)
• Battery function: self-charging (no plug)
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