Still, it looks much more exciting than a Honda CR-V. There are some scratchy plastics however and it’s not quite as solid-feeling as a Volkswagen Tiguan. It combines simple surfaces, clean lines and posh-looking metal-effect trims that look pretty understated and rather classy and most of the surfaces you’ll touch regularly feel plush and sturdy. Sadly (or not, depending on your view) the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is less daring inside. You might like it, but your neighbour might not, or vice-versa. Its gaping octagonal grille looks more like it belongs on a menacing sports saloon than a practical family runabout. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a mishmash of creases, angular shapes and blunt surfaces whichever angle you approach from. The RAV4 Hybrid now has a wide range of alternatives, such as the Honda CR-V and VW Tiguan, but in its latest form stands out from these cars thanks to its super-angular looks. Basically, back in 1994 it was the first of the small ‘leisure SUVs’ which these days are seen on just about every street in the UK. No one really thinks of the RAV4 as a trailblazer, but rumour has it that Adam and Eve learned to drive in one. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is an affordable family SUV with a spacious cabin and a big boot.

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