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 | 314.7 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 / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3370 lbs | 4300 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3370 lbs | 4300 lbs |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 302 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| 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-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Transmission type | automatic | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
| 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, 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, 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket, Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, 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, 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, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and folding feature, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist, Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter and rear-seat vents, Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection, Integrated LED fog lights, Leather-trimmed shift lever with sequential mode, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and red-stitching, paddle shifters, Low-profile black roof rails, Power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, Sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors, Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 327.7 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 314.7 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 / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi 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
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 302 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-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
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
- Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System
- Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
- Eight airbags — includes front and rear side curtain airbags
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Trailer-Sway Control (TSC)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Eight airbags — includes driver's knee airbag
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Hold
- 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 Traction Control (TRAC)
- 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)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5) — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) optional
- Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert
Infotainment9 std · 3 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command steering wheel controls
- 10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription
- Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent and red-stitching, paddle shifters
- Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator
- Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports
- Steering wheel 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)
- 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer, navigation and Hybrid System Indicator optional
- 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier optional
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light optional
Convenience2 std · 2 opt
- Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
- Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions
- Height-adjustable, foot-activated power liftgate with jam protection optional
- One 120V/1500W AC power outlet in cargo area optional
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter and rear-seat vents
Seating3 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split reclining fold-flat rear seat with center armrest and cup holders
- 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
- 2 front and 2 rear cup holders; 2 front and 2 rear bottle holders
Interior7 std · 1 opt
- Heated leather-trimmed 3-spoke steering wheel 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
- Blue ambient illumination for in-dash shelves, center console cup holders and in front footwells
- Leather-trimmed shift lever with sequential mode
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with silver accent
- Sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors
- Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest
Exterior13 std · 1 opt
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close
- Power outside mirrors with folding feature
- Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows
- Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with LED accent lights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and folding feature
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
- Integrated LED fog lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Low-profile black roof rails
- Panoramic glass roof with front power tilt/slide moonroof optional
- Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Rear liftgate window defogger
- Spare Tire/Wheel: Temporary
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, 22 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.