The Toyota RAV4 continues to enjoy immense popularity. These bestselling Toyota cars offer great practicality, efficiency, and reliability, with superior fuel economy, of course. The #1-selling SUV in America gets its reputation due to its comfortable, practical, and rugged nature.
This extremely sought-after American Toyota SUV is offered in a wide range of trims and offers a diverse lineup of different features, choices, and optional packages. It is also easy to own, thanks to a two-year complimentary period of Toyota service and maintenance, along with standard limited and powertrain warranties.
The RAV4 is available with a gas-powered engine, a hybrid setup, and a plugin hybrid setup, of which the first two will be discussed in this blog, and the third shall be examined separately here.
Configurations For The 2024 Toyota RAV4:
Toyota USA offers the RAV4 in the following trim levels:
Gasoline-Powered Trims:
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| LE | $28,675 |
| XLE | $30,185 |
| XLE Premium | $33,075 |
| Adventure | $34,870 |
| Limited | $36,980 |
| TRD Off-Road | $38,295 |
Hybrid Trims:
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| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Hybrid LE | $31,725 |
| Hybrid XLE | $33,235 |
| Hybrid Woodland Edition | $34,945 |
| Hybrid SE | $34,420 |
| Hybrid XLE Premium | $36,125 |
| Hybrid XSE | $37,385 |
| Hybrid Limited | $40,030 |
Toyota RAV4 Interior Design:
The RAV4 is rather nice inside. It is well built with soft-touch materials and seamless finishes. The infotainment system works well and the control layout displays everything in a tidy and organized manner. Rubberized grips on knobs and controls make them easy to handle.
Inside, certain trims get contrast piping and patterning. The TRD Off-Road features unique red stitching; the Adventure trim includes orange-colored stitching instead; and the Hybrid SE and Hybrid XSE trims sport blue accents and stitching.
Seats:
- Base trims get fabric seats, while the mid- and higher-level trims are upgraded to SofTex® upholstery.
- Standard heated and ventilated front seats are available exclusively with the Limited and Hybris Limited trims. The Hybrid XSE gets only heated front seats. Seat heating and ventilation are part of the optional packages on other trims.
Steering Wheel:
- The RAV4 is equipped with a leather 3-spoke steering wheel with mounted multi-function controls. Lower-level trims ditch the leather for urethane.
Infotainment System:
- Most of the RAV4’s fourteen trims are equipped with a 10.5-inch infotainment display with a 3-month SiriusXM trial, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility. The rest get a smaller 8-inch screen paired with a six-speaker setup.
- An 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio sound system is optional on some trims and standard on others.
Storage Space:
- The RAV4 is one of the most spacious small SUVs and scores points for its great storage and cargo space. It. An incredible 37.5 cubic feet of storage space set it apart from many competitors. The RAV4’s rear seats are 60/40 split flat folding, which allows you to create additional cargo space if required and also access the boot from the inside. The cargo space increases to 69.8 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded.
- The interior is equipped with several cubbies and storage compartments for small items. The center console features a storage tray, a covered storage compartment, and two cup holders, while the rear armrest includes cup holders as well. The front passenger-side features a lockable glove compartment.
Climate Controls:
- The Toyota RAV4 features a single-zone climate control system in the LE trim and a dual-zone one in mid-level trims. Both are equipped with pollen filters, dust filters, and rear seat vents.
- Moving up the trim ladder, the RAV4 boasts rear-seat vents, front-center vent flow controls, and automatic dual-zone climate control with dust and pollen filters.
Toyota RAV4 Exterior Design:
The RAV4 looks great. Sure, it lacks the brawny, muscular look of bigger SUVs, but that doesn’t make it any less capable. In fact, the RAV4 stands out even more thanks to its unique appearance. Its angular lines make the exterior visually interesting.
Body Colors:
- The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is now available in the ‘Army Green’ shade offered on many Toyota trucks and Toyota SUVs. The RAV4 is available in up to 18 different exterior shades, though colors vary with each trim and model.
Headlights and Tail Lights:
- Apart from the Limited trim and higher-spec Hybrid variants, all RAV4 models feature LED projector headlights with DRLs and chrome accents. The rest get LED projector headlights with LED DRLs, accent lights, and turn signals.
- All trims sport LED taillights. Select trims have integrated LED fog lights and the Hybrid SE includes vertical LED accent lights.
Wheels and Tires:
- The Toyota RAV4 is fitted with stock Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires.
- The RAV4 gets a range of wheel styles, ranging from the base trim’s 17-inch steel wheels with silver 6-spoke wheel covers to the Hybrid Limited’s 18-inch multi-spoke dark metallic-finished sport alloy wheels.
Side Mirrors:
- The Toyota RAV4 is equipped with folding power outside mirrors. Mid-level trims include heated power outside mirrors with integrated blind spot warning indicators, turn signals, and a folding feature. Only the Limited and Hybrid Limited trims get integrated puddle lights.
Windows:
- The RAV4 is equipped with jam-protected power windows with privacy glass on the liftgate, quarter, and rear side windows. Along with a rear-view defogger, standard equipment also includes an intermittent rear window wiper.
Flooring:
- The 2024 Toyota RAV4 includes black carpet flooring in the interior along with a footrest for the driver. The TRD Off-Road and Hybrid Woodland Editions come with trim-exclusive all-weather floor mats and a cargo liner.
Roof:
- Most RAV4 Toyota models feature low-profile black roof rails. The Adventure, TRD Off-Road, and Woodland Edition trims sport unique raised black roof rails for a sportier, more adventurous look. The Hybrid Woodland Edition even comes with standard trim-exclusive crossbars.
- A power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close functions is included in the standard equipment for most trims and is available as a package add-on for others. All 2024 Toyota RAV4 trims come with a color-keyed and roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.
Safety Features:
Braking System:
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with Active Cornering Assist (ACA), power-assisted ventilated 12-inch disc brakes in the front, and ventilated 11-inch disc brakes in the rear. The hybrid trims feature an ECB system with integrated regen braking.
Airbags:
The RAV4 comes with eight airbags.
Safety Ratings:
The RAV4 wins the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the small SUV category and also gets a five-star rating from the NHTSA.
Powertrain Specifications:
The RAV4 is available in two powertrains: a gas-powered one and a hybrid one.
Gasoline powertrain: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
Hybrid powertrain: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with three electric motors that generates a combined 219 horsepower with standard AWD.
The EPA predicts a combined city/highway fuel economy of 28–30 mpg.
Towing Capacity:
The base trims of the Toyota RAV4 have a 1500-pound towing capacity. That number increases to 1750 on mid-level trims. TRD Off-Road and Adventure trims get the highest towing capacity of all RAV4 models, maxing out at 3500 pounds.
Top Competitors:
The Toyota RAV4 rivals the Mazda CX-5. The later gets higher-quality interiors and a sporty performance but isn’t as roomy or fuel-efficient as the RAV4. The Nissan Rogue has a better-equipped base model but falls behind the RAV4 in ride quality and tech.
Concluding Thoughts:
The RAV4 offers a spacious interior, comfortable seating, smooth ride quality, and good fuel economy. The RAV4 enjoys popularity due to its practical size and low cost of ownership. Along with good resale value, the RAV4 also packs good towing capabilities and available AWD.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the mileage of the Toyota RAV4?
According to the EPA, the Toyota RAV4 has a combined mileage of 30 mpg.
Is RAV4 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
All RAV4 trims except the Adventure and the TRD Off-Road trim are equipped with standard FWD. These two trims and the RAV4 Hybrid trims come with standard AWD instead.
