Pros Quicker than the non-hybrid RAV4, desirable infotainment features are standard, roomy cabin.
Cons Strictly average road manners, base model is spartan, top PHEV model pricing gets steep.
Pros Excellent fuel economy Smooth ride quality Plenty of space for cargo
Cons Front seats lack comfort for longer drives Mushy brake pedal feel
Pros Quiet engine in town and on motorway Plenty of quality features Spacious enough for five adults
Cons Petrol engine sounds unpleasant under harder acceleration Low electric-only range Not the comfiest seven-seater
Pros Most of the pleasure of EV motoring with none of the pain
Cons Powertrain gets distractingly noisy on occasion
Pros More spacious interior Good levels of safety Decent residual values
Cons Not exciting to drive Average three-year warranty Boot could be bigger
