On a regular Toyota RAV4 hybrid, it charges its onboard battery pack while on the move and when braking, and can travel up to 1km on electricity alone before the petrol engine kicks in. The main purpose of the technology currently is to help move the car from rest up to 40km/h, the thirstiest part of commuter driving.
The plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 is not likely for Australia anytime soon wearing a Toyota or Suzuki badge.
CarAdvice understands both companies have expressed an interest in these models and have reportedly requested them from their respective head offices.
However, both companies say there are no current plans to introduce this model.
In the meantime, Toyota says it is continuing to request more supply of the RAV4 Hybrid so it can shorten waiting times.
The BMW X7 is expensive, certainly — and as BMW loves to leave many options off the base trims, that price tag climbs rapidly. But it’s easy to see where the money is spent. Most importantly to fanatics, it’s worthy of the badge.