No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Toyota RAV4 Review With 30 years under its belt, the Toyota RAV4 has proven itself to be the most popular non-pickup vehicle in America. There are no frills here; the RAV4 is all about getting the job done. It looks like it will last, uses little gas, and works. All-wheel-drive systems that are easy to get add a little bite to an SUV’s stylish look, making it perfect for everyday jobs in the suburbs. It offers a variety of features and prices to suit various budgets. Good gas mileage is a result of the car’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automated gearbox, which enable controlled acceleration. The RAV4 is an excellent choice because of its reasonable pricing, roomy interior, and courteous driver. Competitors also have a hard time competing with Toyota because of the customary inclusion of numerous driver-assistance technologies and entertaining entertainment systems. A hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain is another option, but we will talk about those cars individually. What's New? The RAV4 will be available in Army Green this year, the same color as some of Toyota’s bigger trucks and SUVs. The color will be an extra choice in the Adventure and TRD Off-Road grades for free. These kinds might have a white or black roof to complement their two-tone paint job. Pros vs Cons Pros Several choices for the engine. Large cargo space. Bright outside. Cons Compact screens. It was a rough ride. Inside is noisy. Engine, Transmission, and Performance A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque is paired with an eight-speed automatic gear. The only RAV4 trims that don’t have front-wheel drive are the Adventure and TRD Off-Road. These only have all-wheel drive. All three trim levels (LE, XLE, and XLE Premium) provide an optional basic all-wheel drive system. The Adventure, Limited, and TRD Off-Road trims have a more complicated AWD system that can disconnect the rear axle to save gas and direct torque to different wheels. We were able to get this new RAV4 to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds when we tested the TRD Off-Road variant. In comparison to the other vehicles, the RAV4 Hybrid completed our tests in 7.4 seconds less time. Our test vehicle’s transmission juddered when we tried to downshift, and the ordinary four-cylinder engine isn’t always cooperative, particularly when you’re trying to pass on the highway. The compact crossover’s handling is another area that Workaday praises, stating that it can confidently navigate tight turns while remaining stable on the highway. On the other hand, the Mazda CX-50 exudes an air of superior safety. Safety Some simple driver aids are built into the RAV4 series. The base model doesn’t come with rear-cross traffic alerts or blind-spot tracking, but buyers can add them if they want to. Visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) webpages to learn more about the RAV4’s crash test scores. Some important safety factors are: Automatic emergency stopping and pedestrian detection are standard. Normal lane departure warning with assists for lane-keeping. It comes with adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity Inside, the RAV4 puts storage space and comfort first, but if you want a nice-looking cabin, you’ll have to look above the base LE model. The LE is still cheap, even though it has fabric seats, all-black plastic interior trim, a steering wheel without any leather, and manual climate control for a single zone. The XLE tries to do better by adding a few more features and an extra two-tone color choice for the cabin. With its high-quality plastics, leather-wrapped shift knob, steering wheel, stitched and padded dashboard, and center-console seat, the XLE Premium doesn’t skimp on comfort. The RAV4’s back seats, which fold practically flat and are easy to stow, provide more room for suitcases. The back seat can accommodate ten of our carry-on bags, and if we fold them up, we can store twenty-two. All of the statistics show that the Subaru Forester did better than the Nissan Rogue in this case. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The EPA said that the RAV4 got good gas mileage for a car in its class. People who drive front-wheel-drive RAV4s should get up to 35 mpg on the highway. During our trip on the interstate at 75 mph, the all-wheel-drive TRD Off-Road achieved an impressive 32 mpg. Although the RAV4 outperformed expectations for its class, the Volkswagen Tiguan achieved greater gas mileage at 33 mpg. Infotainment and Connectivity A 10.5-inch touchscreen is on the Limited and TRD Off-Road models, while an 8.0-inch screen is on the smaller trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be used wirelessly on the entertainment system, which also has a 4G LTE mobile hotspot. GPS, a wireless charging pad for smartphones, and a JBL premium sound system are all choices. All trim levels, including the Limited, XLE Premium, and TRD Off-Road, come equipped with a 12.3-inch digital gauge display. The other models have a second 7.0-inch display in the set of gauges. Price and How to Choose We like the TRD Off-Road, but we would be smart and pick the more affordable XLE Premium instead. The SE comes with many extras that the LE and XLE do not. Folsom lighting, 19-inch wheels, power liftgate, sunroof, dual-zone automatic temperature control, faux-leather seats, soft-touch armrests, and leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel are all part of the package. All Toyota models come with the company’s range of driver-assistance technologies, so there’s not much reason to move up to a higher trim level unless you need ventilated seats or a tougher look.
