Toyota has resumed the offering of the plug-in hybrid RAV4 in the Brazilian market. The automaker confirmed this Friday (21) the arrival of the RAV4 XSE Plug-in Hybrid version, which represents the first rechargeable configuration of the new generation SUV in the country, priced at R$ 399,990.
This model had been removed from the national catalog in January after the exhaustion of stocks of the previous generation. Previously, the renewed line had arrived in April only with the traditional hybrid versions S and SX, with prices starting from R$ 317,190. With the introduction of the XSE, Toyota completes its range of offerings and provides the most powerful RAV4 ever launched in Brazil.
The mechanical assembly of this vehicle combines a 2.5 Dual VVT-i engine, which generates 189 hp and 24.2 kgfm, along with three electric motors: a front one of 206 hp and a rear one of 55 hp. The total power achieved is 329 hp, which, according to the manufacturer, allows the car to reach 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 180 km/h. It features all-wheel drive and offers the driver the option to select between four driving modes: Normal, ECO, EV, and Sport.
The lithium-ion battery, with a capacity of 22.7 kWh, guarantees an autonomy of up to 61 km using only electricity, according to Inmetro standards. The charging system supports up to 11 kW in alternating current via the Type 2 connector and can be charged at fast direct current electropoints following the CCS2 standard, with a power of up to 50 kW.
In the interior, the XSE version features a 12.9-inch multimedia center compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is complemented by a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a color head-up display, and a premium JBL sound system. The driving assistance package includes the pedestrian detection pre-collision system and adaptive cruise control.
Aesthetically, the plug-in configuration stands out with two-tone paint, featuring a black roof, and 20-inch alloy wheels. Furthermore, the SUV is included in the Toyota 10 program, which extends the warranty to up to ten years or 200,000 kilometers, provided that regular maintenance is performed at authorized dealerships. The vehicle will also be available for fleets through Kinto One Fleet.
The return of the plug-in model strengthens the multi-pathway approach adopted by Toyota, which advocates for the coexistence of various technologies—such as hybrids, flex hybrids, plug-ins, battery electric vehicles, and fuel cells—rather than an immediate transition to purely electric vehicles. In June, the brand had already launched the bZ4X in the country, its first battery electric model, with an approximate cost of R$ 420 thousand.