![]() This type of reactive system is relatively limited compared to vehicles that can send more power (and send it more quickly) from side-to-side on at least one axle, like RAV4 Adventure/TRD and other Toyota models with Dynamic Torque Vectoring. Even so, like the RAV4 Hybrid, the Prime’s Electronic On-Demand AWD system is dependent upon traction control to send power from one wheel to another on the same axle. In fact, there are some Youtubers with videos showing pretty amazing performance both off-road and on snowy roads. The RAV4 Prime is competent in slippery conditions. Toyota recommends against using standard tire chains with this tire size, however. The ground clearance is officially listed as 8.3″ and I measure over 9.5″ of clearance down the centerline of the vehicle at 37 psi with stock size P235/55R19 tires. Best I can tell from the on-screen power flow meters, the rear motor always seems to be powering the rear axle at launch and seems to work consistently in low traction conditions. The antilock braking and traction control systems make a little more noise than my Highlander Hybrid but seem to be pretty effective. ![]() To be fair, the worst I’ve encountered is an unplowed gravel road with a few inches of snow, paved roads covered with packed snow and driveways/roads coated with glare ice. So far, I’ve had no issues with grip in rain, snow or on icy roads. Full disclosure, I replaced the OEM Yokohama Avid GT rubber for Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tires with the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake rating. ![]() In this update, I will discuss some of my favorite and least favorite things after 7 months, mainly regarding my winter driving experience. I expanded the review with some likes and dislikes after a few months of driving in the previous long-term update. In my RAV4 Prime Review, I focused mainly on child passenger and vehicle safety. 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review Update #2: Snow and Ice Driving, Pros & Cons ![]()
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