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A hybrid version is on the menu as well, pairing the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, or ECVT, and two electric motors, serving up a maximum of 219 hp when pressed into action. Under the hood is a 2.5-lliter four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, good for 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.
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A thin black stripe bisects the upper portion of the D-pillar, lending the new RAV4 a trendy "floating roof" look that can be paired with a two-tone color scheme that offers a contrasting white roof. The taillights have been reworked as well, adopting the rhomboid shapes and corners of the rest of the vehicle's surfaces, with a pronounced spoiler bill completing the sporty look. Out back, the D-pillar now curves inward toward the center of the vehicle rather than out toward the tail, giving the RAV4 a more classic, coiled look, along with a shorter and flatter roof. The thin, tense lines of the outgoing model have been replaced by a hexagonal grille that's wider at the bottom than at the top, mimicking the look of Toyota's pickup truck lineup, while the larger headlights sweep back from the sides of the grille, sitting above separate daytime running light housings. The rugged appearance and wider stance reinforce this look, as do the black fender flares and off-road trim of the Adventure flavor. Shorter overall but sporting a longer wheelbase along with greater ground clearance, the RAV4 boasts a lower center of gravity and structural rigidity that has been improved by 57 percent. When it comes to exterior design, the all-new model is now more of a pocket 4Runner, rather than a very tall station wagon with car-like looks. The RAV4 in Adventure trim I sampled days ago strongly suggests Toyota has hit all of these targets, while injecting a healthy dose of an SUV feel and experience back into its best-seller. The all-new model also seeks to return to its SUV roots, shifting away a bit from the car-like, crossover-style proportions of the outgoing model while increasing versatility, fuel efficiency, usability and, most importantly, driving dynamics. The RAV4 has been a part of the American landscape for well over 20 years now, long enough for most buyers to start to take for granted what a revolutionary model the Recreational Active Vehicle 4 Wheel Drive was when it first debuted. And a crucial segment it is, as the RAV4 is no longer the niche offering that kicked off this nameplate in 1994 - the model has eclipsed the Camry and Corolla when it comes to sales. The Toyota RAV4 has been redesigned inside and out for a new generation, in time to fight it out with an ever-growing list of contenders in this crucial segment.