Hello, fellow Car fanatics of the Steem Empire.👋👋
Welcome to another session of your favorite Car Xperience, hosted by your very own @cosai99.
Today, we talk about a car that is very affordable yet a very powerful SUV, good enough to travel a small family anywhere.
Introducing today, launched just this year, the exquisite, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE.
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
This car is said to be ranked amongst the top 3 hybrid SUVs according to U.S. News Cars, which have been reviewing cars for the past 75 years. This is attributed to the refined performance, impressive fuel economy, and high-end interior design, giving it an edge over the others in the same category.
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Now let's dive into the details of the car shall we? Fasten your seatbelts, because it is going to be one joyous, bumpy ride😎😉.
CAR SPECS
Engine Design and Specifications
The car is known to have a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, having a power of 179-219 hp, making it one fast SUV.
It is also equipped with an All-Wheel-Drive function (AWD).
It is fitted with a continuously variable automatic transmission for a very smooth transition of gears during road journeys.
It has a fuel consumption of 41 MPG in a typical city and 38 MPG on the highway, making it very economical.
The engine is coupled with a nickel-metal hydride battery at the front and back, rated 1.6 kWh (53kW).
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A rating of 8/10 would be given for performance✔
Interior Design
The interior mostly has a soft-touch feel to the surfaces, contributing to its "handsome, upscale cabin", according to U.S. News Cars. The material used too furnish the interior is synthetic leather. It also has a sleek-looking dashboard to complement the design.
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The RAV4 has two complete sets of latch connectors for the rear and a tether anchor for the rear middle(just in case your little one decided to join the family trip😉👍), and also a very large cargo space.
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Available also is an 8-inch touchscreen display, wireless device charging navigation, an 11-speaker JBL stereo and 4 more USB ports at your disposal, on your dashboard.
A rating of 8/10 for interior design.✔
Driving Xperience
The car generally has a very comfortable ride, with a suspension doing a splendid job with the smooth gear transition over bumps on the road. Handling as well is balanced with a little bit of sway. The XSE trades a little comfort for speed, making it faster than its predecessors. It has safety features like;
Lane trace assist(reads lanes and detect other vehicles)
Lane keep assist
Lane departure assist
Forward collision warning
Automatic emergency braking( very much like the Honda Accord hybrid)
Pedestrian detection
Front and rear parking sensors
Blind spot monitoring
Surround-view parking camera system
This grants the RAV4 a 9/10 rating for safety.✔
There is also a proximity keyless entry, granting the driver a very effortless entry into the vehicle, you don't even need to use the key😲.
Price
The price is floored at Ghc 171000, very affordable.
Closing Remark and Comments
This car is just the right car for a small family that likes to travel. With an economic fuel consumption, you don't have to worry about the cost of fuel. Also good for grocery shopping. Hence why it is dubbed " The Family Guy" car.
Okay folks. That's it for this Car Xperience review.
Till next time again, it's byeeeee👋👋👋👋.
this is really a nice car
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thank you so much
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