Choosing an engine today can be a real odyssey, especially with legislation changing from time to time and with the growing importance of having an ECO or ZERO label on the windshield. But to ease our pockets, there’s what is perhaps the deal of the bargain: an ECO-labeled Toyota RAV4 that could end up in our possession. for 264.24 euros per month and get rid of future worries thanks to its hybrid engine.
But you know that thing about something too good to be true? Well, something similar happens with the RAV4 offering. And is that the Japanese firm requires its customers to take advantage of financing to enjoy your hybrid SUV for less than 300 euros a month, which forces us to read the fine print and find out if it’s worth it.
This is the Toyota RAV4 that can end up in our garage for less than 300 euros a month
Be that as it may, before going into the economic details we must take into account another point on the RAV4 offer. And is that the Japanese SUV that can end up in our garage for 264.24 euros a month do so with a specific configuration, having to comply with the 4×2 hybrid variant and the Business setup.
This results, on the one hand, in standard equipment Composed of 17-inch rims, LED lights, dual-zone climate control, keyless ignition, electrically folding mirrors, leather steering wheel, and 10.25-inch touch screen with connection to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, among others.
And on the other hand in a 2.5-liter four-cylinder atmospheric engine, in combination with an electric one, develops a total of 218 hp. This data is managed via a CVT gearbox and allows a 0-100 in 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. Respectable figures but they quickly fade into the background when we discover that the RAV4 has the DGT ECO label and a combined consumption of only 5.5 liters per 100.
But what happens when we are willing to take the Toyota SUV for 264.24 euros a month? The first thing we will have to deal with is a rather high item, of 16,337.87 euros specifically, a figure that will give us access to those 48 installments of 264.24 euros and the last one of 17,324.37 euros. To this must be added a TIN of 8.5%, an APR of 9.89%, and an opening commission of 2.99% funded -the equivalent of 667.13 euros-.
All this means that the total amount of credit is 22,979.26 euros, while the total price in installments is 46,345.76 euros. No, it is not a figure suitable for all budgets, but taking into account the state of the market and that we are talking about a reliable vehicle, a hybrid with more than tested mechanics, it is not an unreasonable option if we can face the entry and the last share.
However, as attractive as the RAV4 may be for us, we need to know It’s not the only hybrid SUV on the market. We discovered it through ¿Qué coche me compra?, the Diariomotor comparator where we find the largest offer of new and used cars.
This is how we discovered a Ford Kuga that wants to do a lot of damage to the RAV4 with a price of 37.160 euros. Another plausible alternative is the Peugeot 3008 MHEV, a model that can end up in our garage for 35,540 euros. And finally the Renault Austral, the most recent model that wants to be a good option with a price of 36,146 euros.
But what if we want to get hold of the Toyota RAV4 and we don’t have enough budget for a new one? That we can resort to the used market. It will be there that we can save thousands of euros on the purchase and opt for better equipment and even 4×4 variants.
