Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Electronic On-Demand AWD Feature
Perhaps the biggest Toyota-brand headline this past year was the release of the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. While elite hybrid fuel-economy numbers are a given when you get behind the wheel of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a common misconception is that the hybrid edition will not be as rugged or dynamic as the standard 2016 Toyota RAV4.
Standard Toyota RAV4 editions, when equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD, will provide an athletic and confident performance in various driving situations. The next-generation hybrid model counters with an equally innovative Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Electronic On-Demand AWD feature. Take a closer look at how this innovative system operates and how it can augment your drive.
How Does Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Electronic On-Demand AWD Work?
Already more powerful and more efficient than current Toyota RAV4 models, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid may be just as capable. Designed and built to cater to new-age families looking for adventure, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is an athletic option for drivers in the Greensburg area. While the innovative Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive system sets the bar high for the Toyota compact crossover, the Electronic On-Demand AWD system answers the bell.
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A standard weapon in the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid arsenal, Electronic On-Demand AWD with intelligence will provide all-weather capability and aggressive on-road driving dynamics. When you find yourself in a sticky situation or you desire a more nimble drive, the on-demand all-wheel drive system can be activated to improve traction and handling. When you require additional traction, the Electronic On-Demand AWD system employs a second, independent electric motor that will supply power to the rear wheels to instantly improve traction, acceleration and handling.
Paired with an energetic Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain that manufactures a stellar 194 horsepower, the Electronic On-Demand AWD feature will vault the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid from zero to 60 mph in just 8.1 seconds. This time is nearly a full second faster than gas-powered Toyota RAV4 editions, providing plenty of thrills for adventurous drivers. A greater degree of traction will not only improve performance, it will upgrade safety when faced with inclement weather. When you add the available Toyota Safety Sense collision-prevention systems to the equation, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is among the safest crossovers on the road.
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A focus on efficiency has made many car shoppers look at hybrid models as being “boring”. After a closer examination of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Electronic On-Demand AWD feature, it is safe to say that the next-generation 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is anything but. Loaded with innovative features and a power-packed hybrid drivetrain, the hybrid Toyota crossover is tailor-made for drivers looking for adventure. Stop in today and explore the Toyota of Greensburg inventory to find a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid that fits the bill.
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