I am now the owner of a 2026 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. I will admit to being skeptical about the need for hybrid cars. Back in the days when gasoline was under two dollars a gallon, I preferred to stay with a normal engine.
Flash forward in time, and gasoline has jumped in price to over four dollars a gallon. My Highlander, which I loved, became a gasoline pig! I was getting between 17 and 18 miles per gallon. Every time I was filling up, it broke the bank.
I also live in a part of the country where I heat my home with oil. So, between filling my piggy car and my oil tank, I was going oil-and-gas broke!
That was when I thought I might test drive a hybrid car. I am partial to Toyota and went back to the dealership where I bought the Highlander. The car handled so well, and it fit me (and my pocketbook!) My new car arrived last week, and my love affair with the Rav4 has begun.
I put Heidi’s car seat in and brought Heidi down to the car for her first ride. She got in, recognized her seat, but looked around, as she knew this was not her car! It was the cutest thing!
So I’m settling in with the Rav4. I have not had to visit a gas station yet, and I think it will be a while until I do.
I love the Toyota App that lets me check everything and gives me a readout of when I need to fill up!
