4 Great Cars To Buy If You Cannot Afford The 2022 RAV4 Prime

The 2022 RAV4 Prime is one of the Toyota cars that has recorded huge profits since its release. The car is on the same wavelength as the Toyota Venza, checking many boxes, from fuel efficiency to safety and utility, and it’s one of Toyota’s best-selling SUVs. The challenging part is the car’s starting price is $40,300, which is about ₦29,016,000 million following the current exchange rate.

However, other cars are within the same category as the RAV4 Prime. These cars measure up well in fuel efficiency, safety, and utility. And they also have lesser prices compared to the RAV4 Prime. Some of them are;

2022 Ford Escape PHEV

The 2022 Ford Escape plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle compares favourably with the 2022 RAV4. The car has a 37-mile range of electric power and 105 MPGe. The interiors are not as spectacular as the RAV4 yet; it’s a less expensive car compared to the RAV4 Prime. The car sells for $34,785, which is approximately ₦25,045,200. It has an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto and comes with Ford’s easy-to-use SYNC3 system.

2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is another car that measures up with the RAV4 Prime. It has a starting price of $35,400, approximately ₦25,488,000. The Tuscon travels 33 miles on a single charge, has standard all-wheel-drive, and has 261 horsepower. The car gets up to 80 MPGe combined. The interior doesn’t provide enough legroom because of the battery, and that’s the only issue with the car. 

2022 Kia Niro PHEV SUV

Another car in the same category as the RAV4 Prime is the 2022 Kia Niro, which comes in three versions. There’s the hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, and a completely electric vehicle. The car is a five-seat crossover SUV equipped with great features. It delivers 26 miles of all-electric power on a single charge and gets 105 MPGe. You can also engage the 1.6-litre gas engine if need be. 

All versions have a driver’s aid, like lane keep assist, forward collision avoidance, and advanced safety systems. The starting price of the car is $29,590, approximately ₦21,304,800.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has a battery that allows you to drive up to 17 miles on electric vehicle power while getting 90 MPGe. While that is not as impressive as other cars in this category, the engine works to charge the battery while you’re driving, so you may never need to charge it again. It comes with a standard all-wheel-drive, and the starting price of the Crosstrek Hybrid is $36,845, approximately ₦26,528,400.

Conclusion

The RAV4 Prime is an excellent option for buyers. But, if you cannot afford to buy it, the above cars fall within its category, and their manufacturers are trying to get them on the same activity level as the RAV4 Prime.