2024 Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD: One Of America's Top Best-Selling Vehicles

 

Highlight: The RAV4 is available in a gasoline, hybrid and a plug-in configuration.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $40,334 (Base Model – LE 4x2): $29,825

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a backup camera; a hill start control system; a radar active cruise control system; a lane departure system; automatic high beams; a trailer sway system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (LE): 17-inch wheels; front wheel drive; 1,500-lb towing; an 8-speed automatic transmission; a variety driving modes; dual chrome exhaust tip; privacy glass; a climate control system; a 7-inch digital driver information center; cloth interior; an 8-inch infotainment system; and a road sign alert system

Standard Equipment (Adventure): 19-inch alloy wheels; a blind spot monitor; high profile roof rails; a dual zone climate control system; a power driver’s seat; a push button ignition system; and rear cargo area with power outlets

Options: height adjustable power liftgate; power moonroof; an 11-inch infotainment screen; a 11-speaker JBL audio system; a heated leather trimmed steering wheel; heated front seats; rain sensing wipers; carpet floor mats/cargo mats; and roof rack cross bars

Other Trim Levels

XLE

Limited

TRD-Off

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/HD with SiriusXM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty:  5 years or 60,000 miles

Engine/Horsepower: a 2.5-liter twin turbo, 4-cylinder engine/203-horsepower

Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs (Adventure/TRD only)

Recommended Fuel: Regular

Standard Fuel Mileage: 27-city/35-hwy (4x2)

What’s New:  For the 2024 model year, the Toyota RAV4 is a carryover.

Why:

3,500-lb towing on test model

19-inch wheels available

AWD or front-wheel drive

A host of standard safety driving aids

Heated front seats

Heated leather trimmed steering wheel

Power Moonroof

An 11-speaker audio system

Power liftgate

Roomy

Affordable

A variety of trims 

A host of powertrains available

A TRD off-roading trim is available

But: 

Requires a subscription system for the navigation system like other Toyota and Lexus models.

Verdict: Its no wonder why the Toyota RAV4 has continued to be one of the top five best-selling vehicles in the United States. The compact crossover is available in a host of powertrains: hybrid, gasoline and plug-in. 

The stylish crossover is available in a host of trims in either a front wheel drive or an AWD  configuration. And as the average transaction price of a new vehicle is on the heels of $50,000, the RAV4 starts out the gate at under $30,000. Thus, this well-equipped car-like riding utility vehicle provides a lot of flexibility for singles, young families and/or empty nesters. 

Competition:  Chevrolet Equinox; Ford Escape; GMC Terrain; Honda HR-V; and Hyundai Tucson; and Kia Sportage