This is an approach of multiple alternatives (“Multi-Pathway Approach”) according to which there is no single solution to achieve such an objective: hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), battery electric (BEV), hydrogen fuel cell (PHEV), carbon neutral fuels (CN Fuels) and all developing technologies are essential to achieve this. In Argentina and Latin Americathe hybrid vehicles continue to be the technology with the greatest impact on reducing emissions CO2. Since 2009, around 26,000 Toyota hybrids They were sold in Argentina. In 2024, about 13% of the company’s sales correspond to this type of vehicles which, due to their average use, reduce fuel consumption by around a third.
New RAV4 PHEV from Toyota
In this first stage, and with the intention of offering it to as many people as possible, the new RAV4 PHEV is offered through KINTO Sharethe on-demand mobility solution toyota. It will be available in four seasons Federal Capital and Greater Buenos Aires, which will debut their electric charging infrastructure. Subsequently, it will be offered at four other stations, which will also install electric chargers, and then continue with the rest of the official Toyota dealerships in the country, a fundamental step to prepare the arrival of new technologies for the future.
Starting today, you can reserve by hour, by day or for any length of time through the KINTO Share Latam app. It is an opportunity to learn first-hand the advantages of this new technology that combines the best of two worlds: the quiet, emission-free driving of battery-electric vehicles and the practicality of hybrids.
How does PHEV technology work?
Both electric vehicles self-charging hybrids (HEV) like electric vehicles plug-in hybrids (PHEV) They combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. The main difference is that plug-in hybrids are equipped with a higher capacity battery. For example, in the case of Corolla Cross HEV, it is 1.3 kWh. While the new RAV4 PHEV It has a lithium battery with a capacity 13 times greater: 18.1 kWh.
Self-charging hybrid technology achieves a substantial reduction in fuel consumption (in the urban circuit, up to 50%) only by using the kinetic and thermal energy produced by the vehicle itself. The plug-in hybrid technology is based on that same system and also incorporates a charger that takes electricity from the grid to achieve a much greater autonomy in 100% electric mode.
The new one RAV4 PHEV It has an electric range of up to 75 km, which allows most daily trips in the city and its surroundings to be made with zero emissions, without using the combustion engine. For longer distances, its hybrid motorization is ready to circulate without the need for an external electrical charge. That is why plug-in hybrids are known as “Practical BEVs”: practical electric vehicles.
KINTO: on-demand mobility for a constantly changing world
Born in 2020 within the framework of the transformation of toyota in a mobility company, KINTO Share is an online vehicle rental platform that today has more than 90 stations throughout the country.
KINTO It is a different way of accessing a toyota, more flexible and adapted to changes in people’s mobility habits. Per hour, per day or for however long, users pay for the use of a vehicle to go wherever they want. This nature of shared and on-demand mobility makes KINTO a key tool in the company’s strategy to reduce emissions.
The intensive use of RAV4 PHEV from its use in KINTO Not only will it allow more people to learn first-hand about this new technology. It also implies key learning for the entire Toyota dealer network and its after-sales teams in the particularities of plug-in vehicles equipped with lithium batteries. Following the principles of continuous improvement, the company’s firm commitment to the introduction of new motorization technologies has its sights set on the long term to ensure success in this paradigm shift.
RAV4 PHEV: power, efficiency, design, safety and technology
RAV4 It is a global icon with more than 10 million units sold in its history and has evolved according to the needs and desires of people around the world. With this new version, it redefines the standards of performance and efficiency thanks to its mechanics Hybrid Dynamic Force, which combines a 2.5-liter combustion engine with 182 HP of power and 227 Nm of torque with two electric motors: the front one with 180 HP and 270 Nm, and the rear one with 53 HP and 121 Nm. This combination provides a combined power of 302 HP which, combined with the CVT transmission, takes the RAV4 from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds.
In addition to its electric range of 75 km, RAV4 stands out for its consumption efficiency in hybrid mode and a combined range that exceeds 1,000 km on a single tank of fuel.
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RAV4 PHEV It has four different operating modes for its plug-in hybrid system:
- EV (electric vehicle) mode
- HEV (hybrid vehicle) mode
- Auto EV/HEV mode
- Charging mode
The SUV It comes equipped with a 2.2 kW (10A 220V) conventional portable charger that allows a full charge from a conventional outlet in 8 hours. For reference, it is an electrical consumption similar to that of a hair dryer. To load the RAV4 PHEV You must open the charging lid on the right side of the vehicle, plug in the connector cable and wait for the charging in progress indicator to light up.
At the stations KINTO where it is offered RAV4 PHEV, the chargers have a power of 6.6 kWh, which performs a full charge in around two and a half hours. This is the same type of charger that is found in gas stations, shopping malls, restaurants and other establishments. The loading card is type 2.
On the side of comfort and its multimedia equipment, the new RAV4 It is equipped with a 10.5-inch HD screen, with connection to smartphones through Android Auto® or Apple CarPlay®, in addition to the display of the reversing camera with dynamic guidance line. This new version of the iconic SUV has dual-zone digital climate control with remote start, with remote opening and closing of the trunk using the vehicle key.
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In its continued commitment to safety, toyota has equipped the SUV with a host of new features. RAV4 features Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning (LTA, LDA and SWS), designed to monitor road markings and automatically adjust steering to help the driver stay in their lane, providing additional steering support. and audible alerts. In addition, the LTA system has a front recognition camera, a radar and a blind spot monitoring (BSM) sensor, which help the driver in different situations. It also has automatic high beam assist (AHB) and lane departure warning with the option of sound and/or steering wheel vibration. These advanced safety features ensure a safer and more relaxed driving experience for RAV4 PHEV drivers.
Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) is still present in the SUV, with the Pre-Collision System (PCS), which also detects pedestrians and cyclists, with automatic emergency braking. He Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) It has been improved and can be adjusted to all speeds, with traffic sign recognition and cornering speed reduction. It should be noted that all these systems are designed to assist the driver in adverse driving situations, not to replace them.
The vehicle’s safety list also includes seven airbags: two front, two side, two curtain and one knee for the driver. There is also Stability Control (VSC), Hill Start Assist (HAC), ABS brakes with EBD, Emergency Brake Assist (BAS), Emergency Brake Lights (EBS) and two Isofix anchor points, with two top anchor points and Traction Control (TRC).
How to reserve it and where it will be available
To rent RAV4it is necessary to download the App KINTO Share Latam in Google Play or Apple Store and record personal data. The new RAV4 PHEV will be available at the ZENTO Adrogué (Hipólito Yrigoyen 13123), KANSAI Caballito (Donato Álvarez 1350), Toyota del Pilar (Panamericana KM. 51.200) or TREOS Vicente López (Libertador 1840) stations. Starting in September it will be offered in four other stations. The rental price per week during the month of May is $655,502.
Source: Ambito
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