AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a mid-size suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
2.5L I4 Hybrid
Horsepower
245 hp
Torque
175 lb-ft
0–60 mph
7.8 sec
Top speed
118 mph
Drivetrain
AWD
Seats
5
Combined MPG
31 mpg (30 city / 33 hwy)
Range
471 miles
MSRP
$46,205
Body style
Mid-Size SUV
The verdict
What's good
Three-row seating without the minivan compromise
Toyota hybrid system proven over 20+ years of ownership
Standard AWD holds its own in snow without drama
TSS-3 safety suite included even at base trim
What's not
Infotainment screen can feel slow to respond at startup
Cargo floor sits high behind third row
Body roll is noticeable in tight cornering
Tight fuel tank means more frequent stops on road trips
The engine
2.5L I4 Hybrid
2.5L Hybrid I4
A 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four teamed with electric drive for quiet, seamless, remarkably efficient motoring — the engine behind Toyota's reputation for hybrids that simply never quit.
Part of Toyota's Dynamic Force engine family married to the latest Toyota Hybrid System, descended in a direct line from the original 1997 Prius.
Dynamic Force engines achieve over 40% thermal efficiency — among the highest of any production engine.
Electric motors fill in instantly, so the Atkinson engine never feels strained.
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The six sub-scores behind the 83 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value