Should I buy a petrol or petrol hybrid automatic Toyota RAV4?

I use my Toyota RAV4, 2.0-litre diesel manual for volunteer ambulance driving and do approximately 12,000 miles per year, plus 3-4,000 private mileage. I am considering changing to an automatic but would appreciate your advice on whether to opt for the 2.2-litre diesel, 2.0-litre petrol or the petrol hybrid. Any suggestions?

Asked on 17 January 2017 by Malcolm Kirby

Answered by Honest John

The hybrid with 4WD (cheaper ones are 2WD) best, then the 2.0 i Valvematic Multidrive S 4WD. Forget the growly old diesel 4WD with its slurry old autobox.

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