The GR Sport trim tops off the plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Rav4 plug-in hybrid

Despite its power, with more than 300 CV the Toyota Rav4 PHEV may not be the most suitable model if you are looking for a car in this category that offers sporty driving sensations. But many customers, even in cars like this one, which stand out above all for their efficiency, are looking for a racing “look” or appearance. And that is what the new GR Sport version of the Rav4 plug-in hybrid offers, a trim already available on the Yaris, Toyota C-HR, Corolla or even the Hilux pick-up. And sales figures make it clear that it is very well received. Since this year, the Rav4 also has the GR Sport version in the self-charging hybrid variant.

In the case of the Rav4 PHEV GR Sport, the contribution of this sporty trim comes from the exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels, a redesigned front grille and rear bumper, the corresponding badges on the bodywork and inside – in this case on the steering wheel – and an upholstery in synthetic leather and Alcantara exclusive to this version. In addition, the GR Sport trim includes a specific tuning of the suspensions, with greater firmness and a lowered body height.

The available body colours are very eye-catching, highlighting the two-tone red seen in the images, along with pearl white, moon silver, graphite grey and orion blue, all of them also with a contrasting roof. The list price starts at 63,900 euros, but with the 4,000-euro discount, the same as all versions of the Rav4 Plug-In, it stays at 59,900 euros, which is 600 euros more than the Style Plus versions. Let us remember that Toyota offers a Rav4 PHEV with the Advance trim from 50,250 euros, and from 53,250 euros for the Advance Plus, in all cases with the discount included.

The Rav4 PHEV GR Sport has a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder combustion engine and 2 electric motors, one on each axle, which provide a combined system output of 309 CV, and thanks to its 18 kWh battery it can travel up to 75 km in fully electric mode on a single charge.

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