Are you looking for a crossover for you and your family? If you are, you have more than likely heard of the Toyota RAV4, the vehicle that ushered in the era of crossovers. Toyota has built up a reputation for their innovation and providing excellent cars, and this year’s 2022 Toyota RAV4 is no different. The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover, the smallest type of crossover on the market. Because of their size and excellent features, RAV4 models are excellent options for anyone looking to purchase a vehicle for themselves or for a small family.
Powertrain Performance
All models of the RAV4 except the hybrid come equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine that generates 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and your choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Safety
Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 safe? To start, it earned the highest five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA and Good scores in all crash categories from the IIHS. It also boasts impressive active safety features, including:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Automatic high beams
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Lane tracing assist
- Adaptive cruise control
Technology
All models of the RAV4 come standard with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, a USB port, voice recognition, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity, Bluetooth and Amazon Alexa connectivity, and a six-speaker audio system. You can also upgrade your infotainment system to include wireless device charging, a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen, four more USB ports, navigation, and more.
New Improvements for All Trims
All trims of the RAV4 now come standard with a locking glove box and LED interior lamps. The XLE and above also come standard with illuminated interior switches, while the Limited trim has an eight-way power passenger seat. There are also new wheel colors available for all trims.
SE Hybrid Trim Updates
The SE Hybrid Trim comes standard with cloth seats, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and monotone paint. You can also upgrade and get a large 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. For the best Hybrid RAV4 option, check out the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime today as well!
New Lighting Upgrades
The XLE trim and above have revised headlamps, while the XLE Premium, Limited, Adventure, and TRD Off-Road come with new LED foglamps. The XSE hybrid now has vertical lighting elements formerly only on the XSE Prime plug-in hybrid.
It’s plain to see why the RAV4 is worthy of its place as the spearhead of the crossover market. Since its inception, this vehicle has provided the same excellent performance, technology, and safety features that the 2022 RAV4 offers. If you think the RAV4 could be a great option as your next new vehicle, click here to schedule a test drive at DARCARS 355 Toyota of Rockville today!
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