Love getting fresh air? Taking a drive behind the wheel of the new RAV4 can give you your fix of the great outdoors. The 2018 Toyota RAV4 is the ideal SUV for those who love the outdoors, not only because it offers a ton of cargo space for your camping gear, but because of its exceptional performance on all types of terrain. Now offering an all-new trim and a higher towing capacity, the RAV4 is back and better than ever before. Also offering improved performance and a great fuel economy, the RAV4 impresses in more ways than one. No matter where you have your GPS set to, the RAV4 can get you there with ease. Check out these most frequently asked questions to learn more about the new RAV4!
The RAV4 is surprisingly efficient for a compact SUV. The base model RAV4 with front wheel drive gets up to 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. And with a fuel tank that can accommodate 15.9 gallons of gas, you’ll rarely need to fill up during the month, depending on how much driving you do.
The cargo area in the RAV4 is huge compared to most other compact SUVs. Behind the back seat, the RAV4 offers up to 38.4 cubic feet of space. With the seats folded it offers nearly twice as much – 73.4 cubic feet, enough for all your camping equipment or beach supplies.
The 2018 RAV4 can seat up to five passengers. Cloth upholstery comes standard, but you can opt for faux leather which looks remarkably just like the real thing. Split-folding seats come standard and allow for more trunk space. Passengers will find seats are supportive and afford ample leg room.
The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine gets a strong 176 horsepower and comes paired with a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. If you are looking for something more powerful, unfortunately, there are no other engine options, so you’ll need to look elsewhere. Regardless, most will find the 176-horsepower plenty satisfying.
The RAV4 offers two different performance modes that will adjust driving performance to your preferences. If you want a stronger driving performance and greater acceleration, you can select the Sport mode, but if you want greater fuel efficiency, you should select the Eco mode.
The new Adventure trim offers a ton of features not included with the base trim levels. Features include a moon roof and sunroof, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, heated mirrors, parking sensors, remote trunk release and a tow prep package for towing boats or small trailers.
Standard features include a 6.1-inch infotainment system with voice recognition, Bluetooth and a USB port. Other features include six-speaker audio and the Toyota Safety Sense System. Optional features allow you to upgrade the vehicle’s infotainment system and audio system, as well as features like HD radio, satellite radio, dual-zone climate control and proximity key.
Toyota Safety Sense is a package of safety features designed to improve road safety. Features included are adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, automatic high beams, and a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection.