Jeb Buchman 
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
The Best All-Around Compact SUV on the Market
 I've owned the RAV4 Hybrid Limited for about 6 months now (driven 15,000 miles) and, generally speaking, I am very impressed/satisfied with the car.  If I drive the car "gently" in ECO Mode, I can average just over 40mpg (a combo of city and highway driving) and pass 500 miles on a single tank of gas (14.3 gallon tank).  If I drive the car normally (i.e. without trying to maximize fuel efficiency and not in ECO Mode), I get around 35mpg.  I rarely use the "Sport" mode, which alters the throttle mapping to make the car more responsive to pressing the accelerator.  "EV" Mode allows you to drive at speeds under 25mpg with the gas engine off, only using the hybrid motor (provided there is ample charge left in the battery).  In my experience, on a fully charged battery, you can go about a half mile in "EV" Mode on flat terrain before the battery drains and the internal combustion engine kicks in.  The car gets better mileage in city driving than it does cruising on a highway.The seats are comfortable over long trips, and the heated front seats work well.  The driver's seat is power-adjustable, with two memory buttons.  The auto-dimming rearview mirror also has garage door remote buttons built into it at the bottom of the mirror.  The Navigation System and climate controls are intuitive/easy to learn, and are easy to reach from the driver's seat without having to take your eyes off the road.  But, if direct sunlight hits the Navigation screen, you can't see the screen.  My iPhone was very simple to setup via bluetooth.  The multi-info display, which is in between the speedometer and energy gauge, is customizable to display things like mpg stats, distance you can drive before needing to refuel, real-time hybrid system graphics, a digital compass, audio system info, and other information.For a Hybrid SUV, acceleration is outstanding, either from a stand-still or from a moving start.  The car is plenty quick enough to pass an automobile on a two-lane highway with ease.  The added power and torque from the electric motors makes the engine feel like a relatively strong 6 cylinder rather than a typical 4 cylinder...although when you jump on the gas pedal, you will feel/hear the high-revving RPMs typical of CVT transmissions in a hybrid.  The hybrid system does an excellent job balancing the use of the electric motors to supplement the engine, and the regenerative braking system significantly helps recharge the battery when stopping or slowing down.  The car almost always shuts off the engine when at a stop, unless the car is warming up or if the battery is drained.  The air conditioner gets its power from the battery, not the engine, so the A/C can run while the engine is off at stop lights.There is ample room in the backseat for two average-sized adults, and the hybrid battery "hump" in the rear cargo space doesn't rob you of much storage area at all.  The JBL audio system is very good for a car in this price range...better than I expected.  The headlights and fog lights work great...I am pleased with how well I can see the road at night.  The car also has an "auto high-beam" feature which means you can leave the bright lights on, and the car will automatically dim them when it senses a car in front of you.The Dynamic Cruise Control works well...you can choose from 3 settings to determine how far you want the car in front of you to be, and the cruise control will adjust speed to remain at that distance behind the other car.  Windshield wipers work as expected, although I do wish there was an option for "rain-sensing" automatic wipers.The only significant negative characteristic of the car is cornering capability: If you try to drive this car hard around corners, the suspension has trouble hugging the road; it feels like you have an elephant tied to the roof.  The overall handling characteristics (including steering and braking) of the RAV4 Hybrid are comfortable, predictable, and safe, but not in any way "sporty"...there is a noticeable lack of "feel" between you and the road.  If you don't try to push the car hard around corners, it handles just fine. The All Wheel Drive system is basically a dedicated electric motor to power the rear wheels.  When the car anticipates front wheel slippage, the rear motor kicks in and sends power to the rear wheels for added traction.  The internal combustion engine is not connected to the rear wheels; the gas engine can only power the front wheels.  In my experience, the AWD system does a good job adding traction when needed in slippery conditions, like on a snow covered road, or when accelerating from a stop on a slippery hill...but I wouldn't recommend using this AWD system for off-road driving.In 15,000 miles of driving, I have yet to experience a single problem with the car.