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25th Anniversary: 2022 Toyota RAV4 Enters With New SE Hybrid Trim
Believe it or not, the ubiquitous RAV4 has been around for two-and-a-half decades.
It first appeared on the scene as a right-sized trucklet available in either two- or four-door guise.
As Toyota’s bestselling vehicle rings in its 25th anniversary, the 2022 RAV4 receives an additional hybrid trim, a new paint colour and subtle refinements across all models.
With Toyota’s 2022 RAV4 welcomes an entry-level hybrid trim to its lineup, it makes the crossover even more accessible to buyers who want fuel efficiency and value.
Don’t expect a dramatic makeover for the SUV’s silver anniversary, however; most performance and convenience features carry over from the current model.
Now in its fifth generation, the gas-powered and hybrid RAV4 was last redesigned in 2019, while the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid followed in 2021. Read on to see what you can expect when the 2022 RAV4 hits dealerships in December.
The biggest change for the 2022 RAV4 is the addition of an SE Hybrid trim.
The RAV4 Hybrid makes up 26% of all RAV4 sales, and Toyota is expanding the trim offerings to appeal to a wider range of shopper tastes and budgets.
For 2021, the automaker added an upscale XLE Premium trim to the RAV4 Hybrid roster.
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For 2022, the new SE is a mid-range model that slots underneath the XSE Hybrid and will have some of the same sporty features at a lower price point, according to Toyota. Although pricing remains to be announced, the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid XSE starts at $36,065 (all prices include destination).
Standard features in the SE Hybrid include monochrome paint, fabric seats, a 7-inch touchscreen and a six-speaker stereo. Two packages will be available: a Weather Package that adds a heated leather steering wheel, heated front seats and rain-sensing wipers (a similar option for the 2021 Hybrid XSE costs $375), and a Convenience Package that brings a moonroof, power liftgate and larger 9-inch touchscreen.
