Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Australia has been waiting a VERY long time for a plug-in hybrid RAV4...
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And now it's here -- but the market has moved faster than Toyota has, so it comes across as an EXPENSIVE option if you're just after a budget-friendly plug in hybrid SUV.

But as we know, not all PHEV SUV models are created equal. So is this one worth paying more for??

Or would you choose one of these alternatives?

BYD Sealion 6 - youtu.be/c9DZekeHF3E

Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid with 7 seats! - youtu.be/MAHADB3EWgw

Geely Starray EM-i - youtu.be/EBctCJ8l3BQ

OR just buy a plug-free RAV4? - youtu.be/QC5PkMqgQDI

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MORE ALTERNATIVES:

BYD Sealion 5 - youtu.be/Q4rSou3PHUY

Honda CR-V - not PHEV, but a VERY efficient hybrid - youtu.be/lQ3bfEiIBdo

Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid - youtu.be/vgklMgefArw

GWM Haval H6 PHEV - youtu.be/kWEMC-ymB2k

MG HS Hybrid - plug-free! - youtu.be/4jNGDnMZskU

Jaecoo J7 PHEV - youtu.be/hKKfUU0O9dk

Kia Sportage - youtu.be/CV599V8wA60

MG HS - youtu.be/-s_xoTaXlWM

Honda CR-V - youtu.be/vcPRFvSjPuo

Hyundai Tucson - youtu.be/xVeQ8VPUGTM

Kia Sorento PHEV - youtu.be/7TtwodfXHII

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - youtu.be/RwLe0sBtQ6k

MORE: PHEVs - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBy4fvI8Hf_TPEGY0lt4DN_eX7D6XwlzN
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00:00 Toyota RAV4 PHEV
00:21 Is it the right price?
02:21 What are the best alternatives?
03:46 Is it the right size?
05:58 Interior
12:38 Under the bonnet
13:28 Range and charging
14:31 Driving
17:48 Efficiency
20:08 Is it safe?
21:16 Ownership
22:23 Verdict

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