Strengths
- e:PHEV plug-in option from 2024
- Cabin much more upmarket
- Boot massive
Weaknesses
- Pricey vs RAV4
- Looks sober
- Performance only adequate
Notable tech
- RS platform
- 2.0 e:HEV hybrid (UK only)
- e:PHEV plug-in from 2024 — ~50 mile EV range
- Real Time AWD i-VTM4
- Honda Sensing 360
- 9-inch infotainment, Google built-in (later)
Common issues
- Launch software
- Hybrid 12V battery
- Brake regen squeal
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across RS's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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2.0 e:HEV
BHP181
Torque335 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)40 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
GearboxeCVT
2.0 e:PHEV
BHP181
Torque335 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)294 mpg (WLTP)
DriveFWD
GearboxeCVT