from Joe Bruzek, Cars.com
NEW YORK -- Toyota seemingly has a gasoline-electric hybrid for every lifestyle with seven models in its lineup, though one omission is a small SUV. Until now, that is. This fall, the automaker expands its hybrid lineup to eight models, adding the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, unveiled on Thursday at the New York Auto Show.
Toyota is stingy with specifics on mileage, performance and price this early. The RAV4 Hybrid will only come with Toyota's Electric On-Demand all-wheel drive and in XLE and Limited trim levels, which are the middle and higher-end trims on the gas-powered RAV4.
News for the 2016 RAV4 doesn't stop with the hybrid model. A new, sportier SE trim level joins the LE, XLE and Limited models, plus all versions get interior and exterior updates. The SE trim receives a sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch wheels.
The exterior is refreshed with slightly reworked front styling and available LED lighting in front, as well as a new rear bumper and liftgate with optional LED taillights. Most models wear front and rear silver skid plates plus there's a standard shark-fin antenna replacing the previous model's short mast-type antenna. There are also new wheel designs and three new exterior colors. The new SE trim wears a paint configuration with silver metallic on the lower trim and three available upper colors - white, black and blue.
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