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2013 Toyota RAV4

SUV · 2010–2026 · RAV4, RAV4 EV, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime

2013–2018 Toyota RAV4
2013–2018 pictured. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.6× usual Extended coverage

167 serious complaints of 261, the most about power train (30) and engine (29); per car on the road, 0.6× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while his wife was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift automatically to the next gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to drive to her destination.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Dec 2021

“The contact owns a 2013 toyota rav-4. The contact stated the while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated they noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood from the engine. The contact got out the vehicle and called 911. The vehicle engulfed in flames and no one was injured during the fire.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2021

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. Region Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related to U760E Torque Converter Shudder. (ZH1, Sep 2017)
  • Extended coverage Warranty Enhancement Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicle may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. (ZH1-Toyota, Jul 2019)
  • Extended coverage These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the condition described above. (ZKG Region, Aug 2019)
  • Extended coverage Repair is Now Available Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint. (Customer, Dec 2019)
  • Extended coverage Repair Process: Customer Support Program ZKG ? (ZKG Paint, Dec 2019)
  • Extended coverage CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint (ZKG Customer, Oct 2021)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

261 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–76 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features

Every RAV4 year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

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RAV4RAV4 EV

What changed for 2013

2013 RAV4 trims

LELimitedXLE
Price
Starting MSRP$24,700$28,410$25,690
Powertrain
Engine2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i
Horsepower176 hp176 hp176 hp
Torque172 lb-ft172 lb-ft172 lb-ft
TransmissionECT-iECT-iECT-i
Gears666
DrivetrainAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAWD / FWD
Size and capability
Seats555
Max towing1,500 lb1,500 lb1,500 lb
Cargo behind last row38.4 cu ft38.4 cu ft38.4 cu ft
Max cargo73.4 cu ft73.4 cu ft73.4 cu ft
Ground clearance6.3 in6.3 in6.3 in
Length179.9 in179.9 in179.9 in
Curb weightAWD: 3,550 lb
FWD: 3,435 lb
AWD: 3,610 lb
FWD: 3,500 lb
AWD: 3,585 lb
FWD: 3,465 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.1 in6.1 in6.1 in
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptional
Android Auto—OptionalOptional
Audio—Optional—
Speakers66 + option6
Driver assistance
Blind-spot monitoring—Optional—
Rear cross-traffic—Optional—
Comfort
SeatsClothSynthetic LeatherCloth
Heated seats—Front—
Driver seat memory—Driver Seat—
Climate zones122
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Sunroof—Tilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgateManualPower LiftgateManual
Wheels17 in18 in17 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (40)
LELimitedXLE
Vehicle Intrusion Protection (VIP) RS3200 Security System OptionalOptionalOptional
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptional
Door Edge Guards $109OptionalOptionalOptional
Mudguards $129OptionalOptionalOptional
Paint Protection Film — Front Bumper OptionalOptionalOptional
Paint Protection Film — Hood and Fenders OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rail Cross Bars OptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rails $150OptionalStandardStandard
Running Boards $549OptionalOptionalOptional
Alloy Wheel Locks $67OptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptional
Ashtray Cup OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo-Net Envelope OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net — Hammock OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Area Tonneau Cover OptionalStandardStandard
Cargo Tote OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray OptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Cargo Mat OptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Floor Mats $299OptionalOptionalOptional
Emergency Assistance Kit OptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $29OptionalOptionalOptional
Front Floor Lighting Kit OptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter $499—Optional—
Shift Knob OptionalOptionalOptional
Display Audio with Navigation and Entune —OptionalOptional
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL —Optional—
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert —Optional—
Barcelona Red Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Black OptionalOptionalOptional
Blizzard Pearl —Optional—
Classic Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Magnetic Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Pyrite Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Shoreline Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional
Spruce Mica OptionalOptionalOptional
Super White Optional—Optional
Beige OptionalOptionalOptional
Black —OptionalOptional
Gray OptionalOptionalOptional
Terracotta —Optional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: exterior, interior, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 2.5L 4-cyl, 184–186 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 184–186 hp
AWD, FWD38–43 mpg Not rated 1 35 Unknown or other (11) Yes
2025 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp
2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 176–203 hp
AWD, FWD28–39 mpg 5 of 5 4 103 Unknown or other (27) Yes
2024 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp
AWD, FWD28–39 mpg 5 of 5 4 205 Unknown or other (55) Yes
2023 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp
AWD, FWD28–40 mpg 5 of 5 3 229 Electrical system (87) Yes
2022 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp
AWD, FWD28–40 mpg 5 of 5 3 171 Electrical system (46) Yes
2021 2.5L 4-cyl, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 177 hp
AWD, FWD28–40 mpg 5 of 5 5 508 Air bags (147) Yes
2020 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp
AWD, FWD27–40 mpg 5 of 5 6 648 Engine (182) Yes
2019 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp
AWD, FWD28–40 mpg 5 of 5 8 901 Fuel/propulsion system (266) Yes
2018 2.5L 4-cyl, 112–176 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 112–176 hp
AWD, FWD24–32 mpg 5 of 5 3 346 Electrical system (130) No
2017 2.5L 4-cyl, 112–176 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 112–176 hp
AWD, FWD24–32 mpg 5 of 5 3 321 Electrical system (111) No
2016 2.5L 4-cyl, 150–176 hp
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 150–176 hp
AWD, FWD24–32 mpg 5 of 5 3 256 Electrical system (59) No
2015 2.5L 4-cyl, 150–176 hpAWD, FWD24–26 mpg 4–5 of 5 4 305 Electrical system (85) No
2014 2.5L 4-cyl, 176 hp
Electric
AWD, FWD24–26 mpg
76 MPGe
4 of 5 7 207 Electrical system (71) No
2013 2.5L 4-cyl, 176 hp
Electric
AWD, FWD25–26 mpg
76 MPGe
4 of 5 5 261 Electrical system (75) No
2012 2.5L 4-cyl, 179 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 269 hp
Electric
AWD, FWD22–24 mpg
76 MPGe
4 of 5 5 266 Visibility/wiper (54) No
2011 2.5L 4-cyl, 179 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 269 hp
AWD, FWD21–24 mpg 3 of 5 11 287 Vehicle speed control (69) No
2010 2.5L 4-cyl, 179 hp
3.5L 6-cyl, 269 hp
AWD, FWD21–24 mpg Not rated 14 400 Suspension (101) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: RAV4 2019–2026 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 388
2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 388
2025 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 25
2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 210
2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 3175
2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 3175
2024 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 21
2024 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 229
2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 3157
2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 3157
2023 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 18
2023 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 264
2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 1145
2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 1145
2022 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 25
2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 321
2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 1387
2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 1387
2021 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 122
2021 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 499
2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 6635
2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 6635
2020 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 513
2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 7879
2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 7879
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 322
2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 3331
2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 3331
2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 015
2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 3307
2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 3307
2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 3302
2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD5 OptionalNo 3239
2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD5 OptionalNo 3239
2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release5 NoOptional 020
2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Later Release5 NoOptional 020
2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Early Release4 NoOptional 4305
2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Early Release4 NoOptional 4305
2014 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD4 NoNo 4197
2014 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD4 NoNo 4197
2014 Toyota Rav4 EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 7188
2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release4 NoNo 2256
2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Later Release4 NoNo 2256
2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Early Release4 NoNo 2256
2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Early Release4 NoNo 2256
2013 Toyota Rav4 EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 35
2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD4 NoNo 6266
2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD4 NoNo 6266
2011 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD3 NoNo 11287
2011 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD3 NoNo 11287
2010 Toyota RAV4 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 14400

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026RAV4Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 43
2026RAV4 AWD Limited & XSEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
41
2026RAV4 AWD SE & LEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 42
2026RAV4 AWD XLEAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 41
2026RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland EditionAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 38
2025RAV4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2025RAV4 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
28–29
2025RAV4 AWD LEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2025RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 39
2025RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland EditionAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 37
2025RAV4 PHEV AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 38
2024RAV4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2024RAV4 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
28–29
2024RAV4 AWD LEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2024RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2024RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 39
2024RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland EditionAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 37
2024RAV4 Prime 4WDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 38
2023RAV4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
30
2023RAV4 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
28–29
2023RAV4 AWD LEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2023RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2023RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2023RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland EditionAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 37
2023RAV4 Prime 4WDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 38
2022RAV4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
30
2022RAV4 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
28–29
2022RAV4 AWD LEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2022RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2022RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2022RAV4 Prime 4WDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 38
2021RAV4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
30
2021RAV4 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
28–29
2021RAV4 AWD LEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2021RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2021RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2021RAV4 Prime 4WDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 38
2020RAV4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
30
2020RAV4 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
28–29
2020RAV4 AWD LEAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2020RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 27
2020RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2019RAV4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2019RAV4 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
28–30
2019RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 40
2018RAV4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2018RAV4 AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2018RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2018RAV4 LE/XLEAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2018RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
2017RAV4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2017RAV4 AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2017RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2017RAV4 LE/XLEAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2017RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
2016RAV4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2016RAV4 AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2016RAV4 Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 32
2016RAV4 LE/XLEAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2016RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
2015RAV4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2015RAV4 AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2015RAV4 LE/XLEAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2015RAV4 Limited AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
2014RAV4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2014RAV4 AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2014RAV4 EVAuto (variable gear ratios) 76
2014RAV4 Limited AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
2013RAV4 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2013RAV4 AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2013RAV4 EVAuto (variable gear ratios) 76
2013RAV4 Limited AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2012RAV4 2WDAuto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–24
2012RAV4 4WDAuto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–23
2012RAV4 EVAuto (variable gear ratios) 76
2011RAV4 2WDAuto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–24
2011RAV4 4WDAuto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–23
2010RAV4 2WDAuto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
22–24
2010RAV4 4WDAuto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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