RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE AWD
What the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE adds over the LE (+$18,885)
| Spec | LE | RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 327.7 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 281.9 mm | 315.0 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 69.8 cu-ft | 63.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 37.5 cu-ft | 33.4 cu-ft |
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Remote Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3370 lbs | 4300 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3370 lbs | 4300 lbs |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4610 lbs | 5530 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 40 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,850 | $47,735 |
| Overall height | 67 in | 67.2 in |
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription, 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier, 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel gauge, hybrid energy monitor, battery charge meter, fuel economy information, trip timer, shift-position and scheduled maintenance indicators, and warning messages, 19-in. 5-spoke black-painted and machined sport alloy wheels including temporary spare, 2 front and 2 rear cup holders; 2 front and 2 rear bottle holders, 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts, Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, Adjustable front shoulder anchors, Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with LED accent lights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off, Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest, Black diamond-patterned bar front grille, Black fabric-trimmed headliner, Black-painted heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and folding feature, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blue ambient illumination for in-dash shelves, center console cup holders and in front footwells, Cargo area tonneau cover, Center console with covered storage compartment, two cup holders, drive mode, Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and automatic Brake Hold controls, and front storage tray, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and folding feature, Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, Color-keyed upper and black-painted lower front bumper, overfenders, mirrors, roof, rocker panels, and rear bumper with black insert, Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent., Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Fabric-trimmed seats with sporty red stitching and embossed seat inserts; heated front seats; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket, Fabric-trimmed seats with sporty red stitching and embossed seat inserts; heated front seats; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket, Five USB ports — USB media port in front storage tray and four additional charge ports (two in front center console and two rear seat ports), Front and outboard second-row seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Front and rear side-impact door beams, Front-door storage pockets with bottle holders, Front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light, Heated front seating, Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection, Leather-trimmed shift lever with sequential mode, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and red-stitching, and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Lane Trace Assist (LTA), Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and red-stitching, paddle shifters, and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Lane Trace Assist (LTA), Low-profile black roof rails, One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front instrument panel storage tray and one 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in cargo area, Overhead console with maplights, sunglasses storage, Safety Connect® button, and power tilt/slide moonroof controls
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 327.7 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 315.0 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in |
| Overall height | 67.2 in |
| Overall length | 180.9 in |
| Overall width | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 177 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 40 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $47,735 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4300 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4300 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5530 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1230 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety19 std · 2 opt
- Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View optional
- Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Trailer-Sway Control (TSC)
- 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
- Adjustable front shoulder anchors
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
- Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with LED accent lights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Hold
- Front and outboard second-row seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
- Front and rear side-impact door beams
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
- Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) optional
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert.
Infotainment11 std · 1 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music™) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- 10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription
- 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier
- Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- Five USB ports — USB media port in front storage tray and four additional charge ports (two in front center console and two rear seat ports)
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and red-stitching, and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Lane Trace Assist (LTA)
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and red-stitching, paddle shifters, and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Lane Trace Assist (LTA)
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
- Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
- Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer, navigation and Hybrid System Indicator optional
Convenience5 std · 3 opt
- Height-adjustable foot-activated power liftgate with jam protection optional
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic function, power liftgate and remote illuminated entry
- Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
- One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front instrument panel storage tray and one 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in cargo area
- Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
- Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions
- One 120V/1500W AC power outlet in cargo area optional
- Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, and panic functions, hands-free power liftgate and remote illuminated entry optional
Seating4 std · 2 opt
- 60/40 split reclining fold-flat rear seat with center armrest and cup holders
- Heated front seating
- SofTex®-trimmed seats with sporty red accents and stitching; heated and ventilated front seats; heated rear outboard passenger seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with two-position memory function, lumbar support and seatback pocket; 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket optional
- Rear outboard passenger heated seating optional
- Fabric-trimmed seats with sporty red stitching and embossed seat inserts; heated front seats; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
- SofTex®-trimmed seats with sporty red stitching and fabric seat inserts; heated front seats; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with lumbar support and seatback pocket; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
Interior18 std · 2 opt
- Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver optional
- Heated leather-trimmed 3-spoke steering wheel with red stitching optional
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
- 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel gauge, hybrid energy monitor, battery charge meter, fuel economy information, trip timer, shift-position and scheduled maintenance indicators, and warning messages
- 2 front and 2 rear cup holders; 2 front and 2 rear bottle holders
- Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest
- Black fabric-trimmed headliner
- Blue ambient illumination for in-dash shelves, center console cup holders and in front footwells
- Center console with covered storage compartment, two cup holders, drive mode, Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and automatic Brake Hold controls, and front storage tray
- Front-door storage pockets with bottle holders
- Front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light
- Leather-trimmed shift lever with sequential mode
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and red-stitching, and controls for audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Lane Trace Assist (LTA)
- Overhead console with maplights, sunglasses storage, Safety Connect® button, and power tilt/slide moonroof controls
- Passenger-side lockable glove compartment
- Red-accented interior, including red stitching on dash, doors, console and seat, and black anti-slip in-dash storage trays with blue ambient lighting
- Silver interior door handles
- Soft-touch dash, door and armrests with stitched dash, door and center console accents, and anti-slip interior door grip
- Overhead console with maplights, sunglasses storage, and Safety Connect® button
- Sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors
Exterior23 std · 3 opt
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close
- Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with LED accent lights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off
- 19-in. 5-spoke black-painted and machined sport alloy wheels including temporary spare
- Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows
- Black diamond-patterned bar front grille
- Black-painted heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and folding feature
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and folding feature
- Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- Color-keyed upper and black-painted lower front bumper, overfenders, mirrors, roof, rocker panels, and rear bumper with black insert
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) accent lighting
- LED taillights
- Low-profile black roof rails
- Red-painted shock absorber
- Silver-painted front lower spoiler
- Turn signal stalk with headlight controls and one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signals
- Two-tone exterior color
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper
- Vertical LED accent lights
- Wiper control stalk with front and rear window wiper controls
- Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on all doors and liftgate optional
- Panoramic glass roof with front power tilt/slide moonroof optional
- Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with de-icer function and intermittent rear wiper optional
- Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Rear liftgate window defogger
- Spare Tire/Wheel - Temporary
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
- Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tonneau cover
- Height-adjustable rear cargo area deck board
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 RAV4. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Toyota RAV4 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE?
The manufacturer lists $47,735 for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE. That is $18,885 above the LE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE add over the LE?
Against the LE, 64 features become standard that the LE does not and 25 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.