TopSpeed - Toyota RAV4 https://www.topspeed.com Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Sun, 14 May 2023 18:00:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: Which One Should You Buy?]]> https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-hybrid-vs-hyundai-tucson-hybrid/ In today's environmentally conscious world, the demand for fuel-efficient, eco-friendly vehicles has grown substantially. As a result, leading automakers continuously develop innovative hybrid vehicles, aiming to reduce emissions and save drivers money at the gas pump. Two prominent contenders in the hybrid SUV segment are the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Both SUVs have garnered praise for their impressive fuel efficiency, performance, and feature-packed offerings, making it difficult for potential buyers to decide which vehicle best suits their needs. To help make this decision a little easier, we've put together 10 key aspects of these popular hybrid SUVs exploring various features, including price, performance, fuel efficiency, drivetrain dynamics, interior and cargo space, safety features and ratings, warranty and reliability, infotainment systems, exterior design, and resale value. Here's everything you need to know about these two hybrid SUVs.

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Sun, 14 May 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-hybrid-vs-hyundai-tucson-hybrid/
<![CDATA[Is The Mazda CX-50 Actually Better Than The Toyota RAV4?]]> https://www.topspeed.com/is-the-mazda-cx-50-better-than-the-toyota-rav/ Toyota’s RAV4 is a bestseller for the automaker, and there’s a very good reason for that. The compact SUV is rugged and sensible, delivering exactly what it promises in terms of driving experience and cargo space, and all of that at a reasonable price. However, Toyota is facing more and more competition each day for the RAV4, and it's not unwise to begin to wonder if you could be getting the absolute best bang for your buck elsewhere. Enter Mazda CX-50.

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Fri, 12 May 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/is-the-mazda-cx-50-better-than-the-toyota-rav/
<![CDATA[Comparison: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Honda CR-V Hybrid]]> https://www.topspeed.com/oyota-rav4-hybrid-vs-honda-cr-v-hybrid/ The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the Honda CR-V Hybrid are two long-standing and highly recognized models in the SUV market. Both vehicles have a well-deserved reputation for reliability and have been popular choices among car buyers for several years. Nevertheless, despite their similarities, these two vehicles have distinct differences that set them apart from one another. On one hand, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has been a staple in the hybrid SUV market for several years, offering a smooth and efficient driving experience. On the other hand, the Honda CR-V Hybrid offers a comfortable and refined driving experience too, and has impressive cargo capacity, so it is a good choice if you need to transport large items or luggage.

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Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/oyota-rav4-hybrid-vs-honda-cr-v-hybrid/
<![CDATA[Comparison: Toyota RAV4 Prime vs Lexus NX Hybrid]]> https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-vs-lexus-nx-hybrid/ With almost 400,000 examples sold last year, the Toyota RAV4 is currently one of the best-sold Toyota models and the best-selling compact crossover SUV. The SUV is offered with three different powertrains: gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid, and while the gas-powered model is on the top choices list for consumers, the plug-in hybrid - also known as the RAV4 Prime - is enjoying increased success. Built on the same platform with it, the Lexus NX aims at clients with more money that want to enjoy the same performance figures, albeit with a nicer and more luxurious interior. And while NX 450h+ sales are not as impressive as the Prime’s; things are changing over the year.

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Sun, 07 May 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-vs-lexus-nx-hybrid/
<![CDATA[Why The Toyota RAV4 Prime Is Better Than Every Other Plug-In Hybrid SUV Currently]]> https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-better-than-every-plug-in-hybrid-suv/ The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV delivers exceptional fuel efficiency to the compact-SUV sector, and its electrified powertrain also has additional advantages, including improved performance. The Prime variant is faster than the non-hybrid RAV4 and even has a higher top speed than the 2.0-liter four-cylinder GR Supra, making it a must-have PHEV. Unfortunately, the RAV4 Hybrid's handling isn't as sharp as in a sports car; it's the opposite, with modest road manners that will not appeal to drivers looking for more athletic driving in their daily vehicles. But no one in the market for a family hauler would expect sports car performance in a compact SUV, so no complaints there.

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Sat, 06 May 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-better-than-every-plug-in-hybrid-suv/
<![CDATA[Is The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Better Than A Rav4?]]> https://www.topspeed.com/is-the-2023-toyota-corolla-cross-better-than-a-rav4/ Toyota has a strong reputation for manufacturing the most reliable and durable SUVs on the market. The Corolla Cross and the Rav4 SUV are among its statement SUVs. While the automaker has a long lineup of vehicles, the Corolla Cross has left its mark on the market. Launched in the summer of 2022, the Toyota Corolla Cross is the newest kid on the block in the Toyota line of SUVs. Conversely, the Rav4, one of Toyota's bestsellers, is an efficient and practical SUV that's great for families. The RAV4 maintains its legacy with practical driving capabilities, an affordable base price across all trim levels, and a roomy storage compartment. Its engine features a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder motor with an eight-speed automatic gearbox that powers its AWD editions. The Rav4 also boasts excellent fuel economy.

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Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:30:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/is-the-2023-toyota-corolla-cross-better-than-a-rav4/
<![CDATA[10 Things To Know About The Toyota RAV4 Prime]]> https://www.topspeed.com/everything-to-know-toyota-rav4-prime/ With the advanced safety features, impressive range, and powerful performance, it’s no wonder that the Toyota RAV4 Prime has quickly become a top choice among hybrid owners. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is a well-done fusion of environmentally-friendly technology and all-wheel drive performance. It provides the ultimate driving performance thanks to its advanced hybrid technology. With a higher hybrid system and a battery that offers adequate miles of electric range, the RAV4 Prime's fuel efficiency is remarkable. The RAV4 Prime shares a lot of its design elements with the RAV4 Hybrid, and the results are stunning. It has an impressive suite of technology features that make driving safer and more enjoyable. At its price point, the car's high-end features, impressive fuel efficiency, and quick acceleration make it a great value for anyone in the market for a hybrid or electric SUV. It offers outstanding driving performance, technology features, and fuel efficiency, which make it a great value for buyers in the market for a hybrid or electric SUV. It excels at being a great choice for drivers who wish to save money on fuel costs while also enjoying a well-designed and well-equipped vehicle in the process.

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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/everything-to-know-toyota-rav4-prime/
<![CDATA[5 Reasons Why The Toyota RAV4 Is Still King (5 Ways The New Honda CR-V Is Actually Better)]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-toyota-rav-4-vs-2023-honda-cr-v/ The RAV4 remains one of the most popular Crossovers on the market. In 2022, Toyota sold over 399,941 examples of the RAV4 in the United States and 840,000 worldwide. It also helps that it has a relatively affordable starting price.

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Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-toyota-rav-4-vs-2023-honda-cr-v/
<![CDATA[The Toyota RAV4 Prime Is The Must-Have Plug-In-Hybrid Crossover of 2023]]> https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-must-have-phev/ If you are an electric car enthusiast and planning to buy a crossover that gives you a wholesome and rounded package but don't want to go with an all-electric crossover just yet, then Toyota RAV4 Prime is the best option for you. You would probably be thinking what makes this car so special? First of all, this car has been a hot topic since its arrival in the market. Part of the reason is its fast acceleration and great mileage which is usually rare in a car like this. The RAV4 Prime brings together the best of both worlds with comfort and practicality coupled with the engaging-adjacent driving experience that you'd typically find in a performance car.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:01:06 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-must-have-phev/
<![CDATA[Toyota RAV4 GR Sport: Is It Really Worthy Of The Revered GR Badge? ]]> https://www.topspeed.com/is-toyota-rav4-gr-sport-worthy-of-gr-badge/ Toyota RAV4 has always been the definition of a dependable, compact SUV. The best-selling Japanese crossover from Toyota was never really designed with performance in mind, although the V-6-powered versions of older generations can be qualified as sleepers. The current, fifth generation of the Japanese SUV has been around since 2018, and in 2023, RAV4 gets the GR treatment. The best thing is, Toyota’s RAV4 GR Sport is not just about the aesthetics, like many other sporty crossovers (I am looking at you Hyundai Tucson N Line), but has the founder of the compact crossover/SUV segment finally worthy to wear the Toyota Gazoo Racing initials?

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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/is-toyota-rav4-gr-sport-worthy-of-gr-badge/
<![CDATA[Clash Of The Titans: CR-V vs Rav-4 Hybrid Compared]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cr-v-vs-rav-4-battle-which-2023-hybrid-suv-has-the-edge/ The competition between the Japanese powerhouses of Honda and Toyota has been going on for decades. Both automakers have been vying for the hearts of American families before sports utility vehicles were popular. Buyers were finding it difficult to pick between a Toyota Camry and a Honda Accord, and now, the decision between these two top SUVs is not much easier. Here's how their Hybrid variants stack up against each other in 2023. Some notable differences between the two will help determine your choice of SUV.

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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:35:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cr-v-vs-rav-4-battle-which-2023-hybrid-suv-has-the-edge/
<![CDATA[2023 Toyota RAV4: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-toyota-rav4-performance-price-and-photos/ As the best-selling compact SUV in America, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 has some pretty big shoes to fill. However, for 2023, this Toyota is better than ever with even more options. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 doesn't disappoint with its options and specs. It's better than ever this year thanks to a plethora of options and features.

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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-toyota-rav4-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Review: The Perfect Middleground]]> https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-review/ The RAV4 Prime combines Toyota’s decades of hybrid vehicle experience and builds upon this solid foundation with a compelling evolution. Toyota’s new RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid capable of taking on short trips in an EV-only mode while offering impressive acceleration in hybrid mode. This unique combination means that you can reap the benefits of an EV around town, without range anxiety on longer trips.

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Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/toyota-rav4-prime-review/
<![CDATA[Toyota's Greatest Rally Cars Get Shamed By a Toyota RAV4 With An Engine Swap]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-s-greatest-rally-cars-get-shamed-by-a-toyota-rav4-with-an-engine-swap/ After sitting on the bench for the better part of two decades, Toyota finally has a full lineup of exciting performance models, on offer. One of the biggest surprises is the Toyota GR Yaris, which is a modern-day, homologation, rally car. In order to find out just how fast it is, Officially Gassed pits the GR Yaris against a mildly modified Toyota Celica GT Four and a Toyota RAV4 with a peculiar engine swap. The results are shocking.

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Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:37:50 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-s-greatest-rally-cars-get-shamed-by-a-toyota-rav4-with-an-engine-swap/
<![CDATA[2022 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2022-toyota-rav4-se-hybrid/ The RAV4 was presented for the first time back in 1996, and since then it has been one of the most successful compact crossovers on the U.S. market. Now, for its 25th anniversary, Toyota is celebrating this huge success by adding a new trim level to the 2022 lineup. Next to that, the entire 2022 RAV4 lineup will receive both exterior and interior updates.

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Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:05:22 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2022-toyota-rav4-se-hybrid/
<![CDATA[2022 Toyota RAV4 Adventure]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2022-toyota-rav4-adventure/ If you look at sales figures for the Toyota RAV4 in both Europe and the U.S. you will see that it is a very successful model. Back in 2020 the RAV4 was the best sold SUV in the States for the fourth year in a row, while in Europe it is in the top 3 best sold Toyota models.

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Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:34:02 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2022-toyota-rav4-adventure/
<![CDATA[2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime - Driven]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2021-toyota-rav4-prime-driven/ Any new version of the Toyota RAV4 is automatically a big deal. Aside from a few big pickup trucks, the RAV4 is America’s favorite vehicle. And it has also been a winner among eco-conscious buyers; not long after the gas/electric RAV4 Hybrid debuted in 2016, it became America’s favorite hybrid — even outselling Toyota’s iconic Prius.

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Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:15:29 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2021-toyota-rav4-prime-driven/
<![CDATA[If You Have Enough Money, You Can Have Anything - Even a Factory-Built Toyota RAV4 Limo]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/if-you-have-enough-money-you-can-have-anything-even-a-factory-built-toyota-rav4-limo/ Regular people like to work on their hobbies once the 9-to-5 program is over and done with. Not the industrious folks over at Toyota’s Takaoka plant in Japan. No, sir. There, 200 members of the staff decided to use their off-hours time to put together this Toyota RAV4 limo.

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Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:31:29 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/if-you-have-enough-money-you-can-have-anything-even-a-factory-built-toyota-rav4-limo/
<![CDATA[2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2021-toyota-rav4-prime/ Toyota introduced the RAV4 Prime in Los Angeles as the most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever built. At the same time, the Prime’s powertrain makes it the most frugal RAV4 out there, so it’s safe to say that Toyota check a lot of boxes with this one. He’s your guide on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.

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Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:47:11 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2021-toyota-rav4-prime/
<![CDATA[The Toyota RAV4 Prime Is Somehow Quicker Than the 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-prime-is-somehow-quicker-than-the-toyota-supra-2-0/ In the 20-plus years that it’s been around, the Toyota RAV4 has evolved from a humble crossover that was looking to break into a small but fledgling segment to one of the most popular models in what is the most popular segment in the industry today.

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Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:59:01 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-prime-is-somehow-quicker-than-the-toyota-supra-2-0/
<![CDATA[The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Is More Efficient Than Ever, Nearly As Fast as a Toyota Supra to 60 MPH]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-2021-toyota-rav4-is-more-efficient-than-ever-nearly-as-fast-as-a-toyota-supra-to-60-mph/ Toyota is going rampant with the RAV4 lately. After launching the fifth-gen of the beloved crossover last year, the company launched the TRD Off-Road model, and now, it is being offered with a plug-in hybrid system. We're talking about the RAV4 Prime, a fuel-efficient version of the crossover that can deliver a combined fuel economy of 90 MPGe. Surprisingly, it also happens to be the most powerful version of the RAV4 yet. Toyota sure knows how to keep a 25-year-old nameplate fresh and running.

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Sun, 24 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-2021-toyota-rav4-is-more-efficient-than-ever-nearly-as-fast-as-a-toyota-supra-to-60-mph/
<![CDATA[See How the Audi e-Tron, Toyota RAV4, Lexus UX, and VW T-Cross Perform in our Mega Crash Test Video]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/see-how-the-audi-e-tron-toyota-rav4-lexus-ux-and-vw-t-cross-perform-in-our-mega-crash-test-video/ You would think that with modern technology, advanced materials, and organizations like the NHTSA and IIHS, every car on the road would be as safe as possible. But, we don’t live in a perfect world and, as such, that clearly isn’t the case. Some SUVs are safer than others as are some cars and trucks. It’s easy to look at a few crash tests and think that the most mangled car is just outright dangerous to be in. That’s also not the case as, sometimes, the cars that look the worst are actually the safest because all that exterior mayhem actually prevents mayhem from happening inside the cabin.

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Sat, 01 Jun 2019 22:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/see-how-the-audi-e-tron-toyota-rav4-lexus-ux-and-vw-t-cross-perform-in-our-mega-crash-test-video/
<![CDATA[2019 2020 Ford Escape (Kuga) vs 2020 Toyota RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/2020-ford-escape-kuga-vs-2020-toyota-rav4/ Ford has just launched an all-new, fourth-generation Escape crossover, a model known as the Kuga in Europe and some other markets. The vehicle enters one of the most competitive and hotly contested segments where all rivals are hugely talented (there really isn’t one bad car to speak of) and picking one above all others is by no means an easy task. But if you were to choose an important rival to compare the Escape to, then that has to be the aggressive-looking Toyota RAV4.

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Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/2020-ford-escape-kuga-vs-2020-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2020-toyota-rav4-trd/ Toyota had an eventful time at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. It was not just the Sequoia getting honored with the TRD Pro badge, or Toyota presenting the 2020 Tacoma. The automaker revealed the TRD Off-road version of the RAV4. Toyota's trusted compact crossover was beefed-up and launched with more off-road capability. Does the RAV4 TRD Off-Road make a compelling case for itself as an 'off-roader"?

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Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2020-toyota-rav4-trd/
<![CDATA[The 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road is the Epitome of the Modern Compact Crossover]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-trd-off-road-is-the-epitome-of-the-modern-compact-crossover/ Modern compact crossovers are some of the most popular types of vehicles nowadays, and one of the nameplates that helped establish this trend is the Toyota RAV4 that debuted in 1994. But ever since the first generation, now seen as a classic of the genre, Toyota has been watering down the RAV4 formula. This trend peaked with the previous-gen model that, in my eyes, was the least desirable RAV4 ever.

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Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-trd-off-road-is-the-epitome-of-the-modern-compact-crossover/
<![CDATA[ A Buffed up 2020 Toyota RAV4 Was Built on the Pillars of a Rally SUV]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/a-buffed-up-2020-toyota-rav4-was-built-on-the-pillars-of-a-rally-suv/ Who would have thought two or three years ago that Toyota will reveal the 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-road at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show? Well, I did, a bit, as back in 2016 Toyota decided it needed more young people (preferably males) in its showrooms that make deals on the RAV4. Toyota even entered a FWD rally competition with the cool RAV4 with Ryan Millen behind the wheel. And that was the start of the major revamp of the entire RAV4 character that has finally come to fruition with the reveal of the new Toyota RAV4. The RAV4 TRD Off-road, however, is a proper concoction spruced from the seats laid down by that Millen RAV4 rally SUV.

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Thu, 07 Feb 2019 20:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/a-buffed-up-2020-toyota-rav4-was-built-on-the-pillars-of-a-rally-suv/
<![CDATA[2019 Toyota RAV4 - Quirks and Features]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/toyota-rav4-quirks-and-features/ As one of the most anticipated Toyota vehicles in recent years, the newest 2019 Toyota RAV4 debuted as a completely redesigned model. With an all-new exterior, new modern-age interior, and more tech than ever, the new RAV4 managed to jump up the highest step in the imaginary hierarchy of the compact SUV segment in one swing. Safety was paramount for Toyota engineers, and the new RAV4 now has a full safety suit as standard. This includes features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure alert with steering assist. No other similar car has a safety suit as comprehensive as the one in the Toyota RAV4 in its standard form. Regardless of all the imaginable family-friendly features, the Toyota RAV4 somehow managed to stay cool with an appeal that never ends. Now, I'm going to give you 12 awesome facts about the new 2019 Toyota RAV4.

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Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/toyota-rav4-quirks-and-features/
<![CDATA[Toyota's 2019 Super Bowl Commercial Features Antoinette “Toni” Harris]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-s-super-bowl-commercial-features-antoinette-toni-harris/ Toyota is no stranger to dropping a truckload of marketing dollars to gain visibility at the Super Bowl. This year is no different as the automaker puts the spotlight on its new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (RAV4 HV) with the help of female football player Antoinette “Toni” Harris. As if the world isn’t getting any football with the Super Bowl already, Harris’ involvement in Toyota’s RAV4 HV commercial could shine the spotlight on both the SUV and her remarkable journey to become the first woman to receive a college football scholarship offer for a non-kicking position. The 60-second commercial will run at the end of the second quarter of Super Bowl LIII, just before the halftime show.

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Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-s-super-bowl-commercial-features-antoinette-toni-harris/
<![CDATA[2019 Off-Road Crossover Shootout - 2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Vs. 2019 Jeep Cherokee Vs. 2019 Subaru Forester]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/off-road-crossover-shootout-toyota-rav4-adventure-vs-jeep-cherokee-vs-subaru-forester/ The Toyota RAV4 just marked its fifth generation for the 2019 model year, and now comes with a fresh Adventure grade designed specifically for light off-roading duty. The question is - how does it fare against established competitors like the Jeep Cherokee and Subaru Forester?

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Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/off-road-crossover-shootout-toyota-rav4-adventure-vs-jeep-cherokee-vs-subaru-forester/
<![CDATA[The Best-Selling Cars In America This Year Through October 2018]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/the-best-selling-cars-in-america-this-year-through-october-2018/ 2018 has been a big sales year for automakers in the U.S. From January to October 2018, car sales in the U.S. have reached 14,262,604 sold units. That represents a 0.2 percent increase in total sales compared to the first ten months of 2017. If you take it from that perspective, Americans are buying more vehicles this year than they did last year. But there are a lot of pieces involve in this numbers, too. These pieces paint a more accurate picture of the automotive landscape in the U.S. in 2018. Sales of light trucks — these include SUVs and pickups are up 8.3 percent compared to their sales numbers from January to October 2017.

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Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/the-best-selling-cars-in-america-this-year-through-october-2018/
<![CDATA[Hybrid Compact Crossover Shakedown - 2019 Toyota RAV4 Vs. 2019 Nissan Rogue Vs. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/hybrid-compact-crossover-shakedown-toyota-rav4-vs-nissan-rogue-vs-subaru-crosstrek/ We recently posted an article that argued that the 2019 Toyota RAV4 hybrid is the way forward for the compact crossover segment, lauding its combination of comfort, practicality, technology, and most critically, efficiency. However, Toyota isn’t the only automaker in this space, with both Nissan and Subaru offering competing models that could very well steal sales from the T-badge. But how do these three look in a direct comparison?

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Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/hybrid-compact-crossover-shakedown-toyota-rav4-vs-nissan-rogue-vs-subaru-crosstrek/
<![CDATA[The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Is The Way Forward For The Compact Crossover Segment]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-is-the-way-forward-for-the-compact-crossover-segment/ We’ve said it countless times before, but we’ll say it again - the compact crossover segment is ridiculously popular right now. However, much of this segment growth can be attributed to low fuel prices, and when gas gets more expensive (not if, but when), customer demands could shift dramatically to hybrids. However, by the looks of it, Toyota doesn’t have much to worry about, and it’s all thanks to the 2019 RAV4.

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Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-is-the-way-forward-for-the-compact-crossover-segment/
<![CDATA[The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Is A Surprisingly Good Off-Roader]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-is-a-surprisingly-good-off-roader/ It seems like there’s no shortage of “off-road ready” crossovers on the market these days - or at least that’s the impression you might get glancing over all the PR fluff. But while glory shots on top of a mountain might look good, the actual capability of these machines doesn’t always live up to the hype. Fortunately, Toyota can both talk the talk and walk the walk, as I find out firsthand after the Japanese automaker flew me out to Carmel, California for a stint in the new 2019 RAV4.

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Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-is-a-surprisingly-good-off-roader/
<![CDATA[2019 Toyota RAV4 - Driven]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2019-toyota-rav4-driven/ Not only is the Toyota RAV4 a critical model in Toyota’s lineup, but it’s also the benchmark for the compact crossover segment as a whole. First introduced in 1994, the RAV4 now enters its fifth generation and twenty-second year of production for the 2019 model year. Highlights for this latest update include a fresh look, a revamped interior, the latest tech goodies, a new platform under the skin, and the new off-road-ready Adventure grade. The hybrid powertrain returns as well. Overall, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 looks to keep its spot at the top of the crossover heap - but does it? To find out, Toyota flew me out to Carmel, California to give it a drive.

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Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2019-toyota-rav4-driven/
<![CDATA[2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2019-toyota-rav4-hybrid/ Toyota RAV4 has been around for almost 25 years now. It has been one of the most stable products for the Japanese giant, raking in sales numbers consistently since its launch. At a time when sedans’ sales were booming, Toyota offered customers with a car that could be taken on any terrain, had the looks of an SUV, and could be handled like a hatch. While this sounds like a success formula now, it was quite a big risk two decades back.

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Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2019-toyota-rav4-hybrid/
<![CDATA[Best Used 2016 SUV for Fuel Economy]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/best-used-2016-suv-for-fuel-economy/ The market trend is quickly shifting from sedans to crossovers and SUVs. However, SUVs have two major cons when compared to their segment counterparts - high retail price and poor fuel economy. Even though they are a practical choice thanks to additional cabin and cargo space, it’s a little difficult for everyone to afford an SUV. So why not go for a used SUV instead? You don’t take the depreciation hit that first owner does, and since SUVs are built to last a lifetime, you can get an almost-new SUV at half the original price.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/best-used-2016-suv-for-fuel-economy/
<![CDATA[The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Proves Efficiency Can Look Good at the Paris Motor Show]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-proves-efficiency-can-look-good-at-the-paris-motor-show/ Toyota brought the new RAV4 to the Paris Motor Show, and while there will be a regular gasoline-burning model on offer, the automaker mainly focused on the new hybrid version.

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Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-proves-efficiency-can-look-good-at-the-paris-motor-show/
<![CDATA[5 Affordable SUVs Worth Considering ]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/5-affordable-suvs-worth-considering/ I am presenting you 5 Affordable SUVs worth considering from a crazy, overfilled segment with more contenders than we can count. With the SUVs taking over the market at an unprecedented pace, I am pressed to find nice affordable SUVs you should actually consider before your next purchase.

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Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/guides/5-affordable-suvs-worth-considering/
<![CDATA[The Toyota RAV4 Could Go All-Electric or PHEV, and a Seven-Seater Model Isn't Ruled Out Either]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-could-go-all-electric-or-phev-and-a-seven-seater-model-isn-t-ruled-out-either/ Since the world has gone all crazy like over SUV’s, Toyota couldn’t even get the sheet off of the new RAV4 before folks started asking about if it will eventually offer seating for seven, if it will be offered as a plug-in hybrid, and if it will be offered in all-electric form. The truth is that Toyota doesn’t even know that answer. But, Vice President and General Manager of the Toyota Division, Jack Hollis, has essentially said that nothing is off the table, by saying that he will “keep us waiting for answers” and confirming that the TNGA platform of which the RAV4 is built on does give Toyota the ability for “just about anything.”

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Fri, 06 Apr 2018 20:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-toyota-rav4-could-go-all-electric-or-phev-and-a-seven-seater-model-isn-t-ruled-out-either/
<![CDATA[Jekyll And Hyde: Toyota's New RAV4 Is A Hit And Miss Proposition ]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/jekyll-and-hyde-toyota-s-new-rav4-is-a-hit-and-miss-proposition/ The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has been unveiled at the 2018 New York Auto Show, and it arrived in Manhattan in two different trim levels: the RAV4 Adventure and the RAV4 That may be understating it a little, but we can all agree that, for better or worse, Toyota’s hot-selling SUV received two sides of a complete makeover. We’ll let you be the judge if you think Toyota did well with the new-look RAV4, but in our minds, one design hit the mark while the other missed it completely.

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Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/jekyll-and-hyde-toyota-s-new-rav4-is-a-hit-and-miss-proposition/
<![CDATA[2019 Toyota RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2019-toyota-rav4/ Originally arriving in 1994, the Toyota RAV4 is one of the Japanese brand’s older nameplates, especially within the crossover segment. In the quarter century since the debut of the original RAV4, demand for crossovers has grown substantially, and sales of the compact Toyota have grown with it, eventually becoming the Japanese brand’s number-one seller in the U.S. However, the RAV4 last got a redesign in 2013, so to keep it fresh, Toyota just pulled the sheets on a new fifth-generation at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, bringing updated exterior styling, a redesigned interior, the latest safety tech, and a new architecture under the skin.

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Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2019-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2018-toyota-rav4-adventure/ When it comes to compact sport utility vehicles, the Rav4 is definitely one of the standard bearers. But with so many Ravs out on the road, it might seem difficult to stand out from the crowd. Luckily, Toyota is offering a new specially upgraded Rav4 trim level called the Adventure. The Rav4 Adventure just debuted at the Chicago Auto Show alongside upgraded versions of the Sequoia full-size SUV and the Tundra full-size pickup truck, but unlike those other two models, the Rav4 Adventure doesn’t get speedy performance-themed bits and pieces from Toyota Racing Development. Rather, the Rav4 Adventure is focused on utility, practicality, good looks, and all-weather rugged capability. It’s aimed at “young families looking for fun in out-of-the-way places, ” which means biking, kayaking, snowshoeing – you know, all the usual active lifestyle stuff.

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Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2018-toyota-rav4-adventure/
<![CDATA[Toyota RAV4 Gets New Adventure Trim in Chicago]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-rav4-gets-new-adventure-trim-in-chicago/ Toyota has joined the ranks of automakers that introduced special-edition models at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. The Japanese brand joined the event with three models. The Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV gained TRD Sport grades, while the smaller RAV4 showcased its new Adventure grade.

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Thu, 09 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-rav4-gets-new-adventure-trim-in-chicago/
<![CDATA[More than 300,000 Toyota RAV4 and Lexus HS250H Models Recalled for Faulty Suspension Component]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/more-than-300-000-toyota-rav4-and-lexus-hs250h-models-recalled-for-faulty-suspension-component/ In the world of mass-produced vehicles, automakers try to cut corners as much as possible as end pricing of new vehicles slowly increase. This being the case, it’s become so common for safety-related recalls that it seems there’s at least one serious recall each month of the year. Well, we’re only two days into September 2016, and sure enough, another recall notice manages to make its way to my desk. This time, Toyota is performing a recall for 2006 to 2011 Toyota RAV 4 models built between October 31, 2005 and September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h models built between July 6, 2009 and August 26, 2010.

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Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/more-than-300-000-toyota-rav4-and-lexus-hs250h-models-recalled-for-faulty-suspension-component/
<![CDATA[2016 Toyota RAV4 – Driving Impression And Review]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2016-toyota-rav4-driving-impression-and-review/ The U.S. simply can’t get enough crossovers.->ke288 It’s the industry’s largest segment, and automakers are responding to demand with new and updated products at an increasingly feverish pace. Such is the case for Toyota->ke88 and its hugely popular compact SUV,->ke145 the RAV4.->ke370 Currently in its fourth generation, the RAV4 receives a mid-cycle update for the 2016 model year, and per the new normal, the changes are far from minor. Styling tweaks, renewed infotainment equipment, the latest suite of safety technology, and a new sporty SE trim level are all on the menu, but the biggest news by far is the addition of a hybrid->ke147 drivetrain.

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Tue, 08 Dec 2015 20:19:28 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2016-toyota-rav4-driving-impression-and-review/
<![CDATA[Ryan Millen Will Drive RAV4 Rally Car in 2015 Rally America 2WD-Open Class]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ryan-millen-will-drive-rav4-rally-car-in-rally-america-2wd-open-class/ Toyota->ke88 has officially unveiled its RAV4->ke370 rally car, which will be driven by off-road racing driver Ryan Millen in numerous rally events throughout the U.S., including part of the 2015 Rally America season in the 2WD-Open Class. The competition-ready small SUV->ke145 was first revealed over the weekend at the Monster Energy Supercross Champioship finale at San Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, dropping cover between the races and put on display in the pits throughout the event.

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Wed, 06 May 2015 16:49:47 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ryan-millen-will-drive-rav4-rally-car-in-rally-america-2wd-open-class/
<![CDATA[2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2016-toyota-rav4-hybrid/ Looking to cement its position as a global leader in hybrid cars, Toyota launched the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. For the 2016 model year, that means that seven out of Toyota’s 13 vehicles are offered with a hybrid powertrain. The introduction of the RAV4 Hybrid taps a surprisingly untouched market for a compact hybrid crossover. Small crossovers like the RAV4 are already efficient vehicles, so adding Toyota’s proven hybrid technology will give the RAV4 Hybrid an even bigger advantage at the pump.

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Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2016-toyota-rav4-hybrid/
<![CDATA[2015 Toyota RAV4 - Driven]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2015-toyota-rav4-driven/ Toyota’s funky little RAV4 has long been an enjoyable crossover with an embedded sense of sport wrapped in a hip package that appeals to the younger crowd. However, during its third generation spanning between 2005 though 2012, the RAV4 grew up a bit and somewhat lost that youthful spunk. Thankfully 2013 saw Toyota->ke88 return a more spry appearance to the five-seat crossover->ke288 with an updated design. Its overall footprint didn’t changed much, but refinement took big steps up market.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:10:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2015-toyota-rav4-driven/
<![CDATA[2015 Toyota RAV4 - Driven ]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2015-toyota-rav4-driven-ar167661/ The Toyota RAV4->ke370 is one of the oldest and most successful crossovers->ke288 on the market. It started sales way back in 1995, making this year the 20th anniversary of the nameplate. The RAV4 rolled into a new generation in 2014, which carries on into 2015 with very few changes. To celebrate the anniversary, Toyota->ke88 does offer a special Blizzard Pearl Premium Package that adds a new Blizzard Pearl paint and 18-inch alloy wheels with a two-tone color scheme. Sadly, my 2015 model didn’t come with the new paint color.

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Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:27:04 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2015-toyota-rav4-driven-ar167661/
<![CDATA[2014 Toyota RAV4 - Driven]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2014-toyota-rav4-driven/ In 1994, Toyota wowed the world with its new RAV4. Toyota->ke88 had brought the world a machine that possessed the size and practicality of an SUV->ke145, but it promised the driving dynamics and comfort of a car. When it went on sale in 1995, it was an instant hit, and the crossover->ke288 craze officially started. In 2014, 20 years later, the RAV4->ke370 has just moved into its fourth generation, and sales are still going strong. Over the last two decades, there have been dozens of competitors join the game, and Toyota is no longer the only kid on the block.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2014-toyota-rav4-driven/
<![CDATA[2013 Toyota RAV4 Life Time Fitness]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-life-time-fitness/ This year's SEMA ->ke216 Show brought a lineup of Toyota->ke88 vehicles specially designed for athletes. One of these athlete-centric designs is the RAV4 Life Time Fitness, and it also happens to be a part of Toyota's "Dream Build Challenge."

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Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-life-time-fitness/
<![CDATA[2013 Toyota RAV4 Premium]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-premium/ One of two concepts based on the new-generation RAV4->ke370 brought to the 2013 Geneva Motor Show is the RAV4 Premium. This second concept was developed to prove that the crossover can deliver added sophistication.

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Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-premium/
<![CDATA[2013 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Concept]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-adventure-concept/ Most of the auto makers that did not prepare any major updates for the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, decided to come at the show with either special editions of their current lineup or some cool concept cars. One of these makers is Toyota->ke88 which unveiled three different concept cars that will "amplify different aspects of the cars' styling and capabilities" in Geneva.

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Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-adventure-concept/
<![CDATA[Super Bowl Ad: Kaley Couco is Toyota's Hot Wish-Granting RAV4 Genie ]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/super-bowl-ad-kaley-couco-is-toyota-s-hot-wish-granting-rav4-genie/ When Toyota->ke88 released a teaser ad for their "Wish Granted" Super Bowl commercial featuring “Big Bang Theory” star, Kaley Cuoco, they established the premise that she's a dog-loving, purple-power-suit-wearing, wish-granting genie.

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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/super-bowl-ad-kaley-couco-is-toyota-s-hot-wish-granting-rav4-genie/
<![CDATA[Super Bowl Ad: Toyota Teases Kaley Cuoco Super Bowl Commercial]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/super-bowl-ad-toyota-teases-kaley-cuoco-super-bowl-commercial/ Only during the Super Bowl will you see commercials - yes, commercials - have their own teasers. But that's how lucrative that precious airtime is during the big game; the idea of teasing your million-dollar commercials with separate and cheaper spots leading up to the Super Bowl has kind of become an industry norm.

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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/super-bowl-ad-toyota-teases-kaley-cuoco-super-bowl-commercial/
<![CDATA[The Next-Gen RAV4 Images Leak Online Before its Debut]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-next-gen-rav4-images-leak-online-before-its-debut/ The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 is set to make its world debut on November 28th at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. As expected, Toyota couldn’t keep it under wraps for too long, as the first images have leaked online. These images are pretty revealing too, as they give us a good look at the exterior and the interior of the newly redesigned SUV.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-next-gen-rav4-images-leak-online-before-its-debut/
<![CDATA[Is this the 2013 Toyota RAV4?]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/is-this-the-2013-toyota-rav4/

The third generation Toyota RAV-4->ke370 was unveiled back in 2005 and since then, the model only received a mild refresh in 2009. Now, it's preparing to enter its fourth generation and, apparently, these are the first images of the real deal.

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Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/is-this-the-2013-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[2013 Toyota RAV4 EV]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-ev/ Two years ago, we were announcing that Toyota and Tesla Motors had entered an agreement that would net Tesla $60 million to design and manufacture an all-electric powertrain for the RAV4 SUV. Finally, after all of this time we have a debut date set. Unfortunately, it isn’t a showroom debut, but rather a showing of the final product.

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Tue, 08 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-ev/
<![CDATA[2012 Toyota Rav4 EV]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2012-toyota-rav4-ev/ It took more than around 13 years, but Toyota->ke88 seems to have finally decided on producing the second-generation of the Toyota Rav4->ke370 EV. Maybe all it took was a partnership with Tesla to get the proverbial EV ball rolling.

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Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:00:07 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2012-toyota-rav4-ev/
<![CDATA[Toyota And Tesla Agree To Deal With RAV4 EV]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-and-tesla-agree-to-deal-with-rav4-ev/ Well, it’s now official; Tesla Motors->ke1842 has just revealed that it has signed a deal with Toyota->ke88 to develop electric powertrain components of the new RAV4 EV->ke370. Tesla will work on developing the battery, power electronics module, electric motor, transmission, and software for the crossover.

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Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:30:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-and-tesla-agree-to-deal-with-rav4-ev/
<![CDATA[TopSpeed's 10 Best Crossovers ]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/topspeed-s-10-best-crossovers/ Despite our lack of love for these machines, they are cars that people love to buy, so we felt we had to rank our favorites, despite not really having a favorite. It's more like a list from the vehicles we can't stand to the machines we could tolerate.

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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/topspeed-s-10-best-crossovers/
<![CDATA[Toyota prepares Electric RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-prepares-electric-rav4/

Back in May, Toyota->ke88 and Tesla->ke1842 announced that they would be working together on the development of electric vehicles. Their partnership in the advancement of this technology would come together by the sharing of Toyota's engineering, manufacturing, and production expertise. As a result of the recent agreement between Tesla and Toyota, the company has announced plans to reveal an electric version of the RAV4 crossover. The new prototypes will be revealed on the US market in 2012 and will combine the Toyota RAV4->ke370 model with a Tesla electric powertrain. Tesla plans to produce and deliver a fleet of prototypes to Toyota for evaluation within this year. The first prototype has already been built and is now undergoing testing.

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Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-prepares-electric-rav4/
<![CDATA[2011 Toyota RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2011-toyota-rav4/

The Japanese automaker Toyota has revealed the refreshed RAV4 compact crossover at the Geneva Motor Show. The facelift version of the Toyota RAV4->ke370 receives not only a new front end, but also a few interior upgrades as well as improved power train options. The exterior gets a new set of headlights on either side of the new front grill, a new hood and a redesigned front bumper complete with integrated fog lights.

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Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:57:29 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2011-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[2010 Toyota RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2010-toyota-rav4/

One of the most successful SUV in Toyota's line-up is entering the 2010 model year with revised styling and interior upgrades, but also with more standard equipment. For 2010 the RAV4 is offered in three distinct grades – Base, Sport and top-of-the-line Limited, in both 4x2 and 4x4 versions.

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Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:14:46 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2010-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[2010 Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, Rav4 and Tacoma prices announced]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2010-avalon-yaris-highlander-fj-cruiser-rav4-and-tacoma-prices-announced/

Toyota today announced prices for the 2010 line-up, including Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, Rav4 and Tacoma. All cars will go on sale in August, with the exception of Highlander (September).

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Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2010-avalon-yaris-highlander-fj-cruiser-rav4-and-tacoma-prices-announced/
<![CDATA[2009 Toyota RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2009-toyota-rav4/ The RAV4 has been in the Toyota family for about thirteen years, and it has staying power for a reason: adaptability. The first generation was built on the idea of giving people the small size of about a Jeep Wrangler, but with more creature comforts and better on-road handling. This was a fun machine that had dual sunroofs in the two-door model and then eventually a convertible model.

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Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2009-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2009-toyota-rav4-sport/

The Toyota V6 RAV4 Performance Sport revealed at the SEMA Show features 22-inch Alloy Wheels, hood scoop, and customized designed performance front with flared fender side. It also gets front and rear fascia, LED headlights, panoramic glass roof, billet door handles. Inside the car gets an Alpine Electronics Audio/Visual System.

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Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:25:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2009-toyota-rav4-sport/
<![CDATA[2009 Toyota RAV4 pricing announced]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-rav4-pricing-announced/

Toyota announced pricing for the 2009 RAV4 SUV. Set to go on sale in September, pricing will increase by $224 and will range from $21,500 for the Base grade front-wheel-drive with a four-cylinder engine to $27,810 for the Limited grade four-wheel-drive with a V6 engine.

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Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:49:08 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-rav4-pricing-announced/
<![CDATA[2008 Toyota RAV4 SR180]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2008-toyota-rav4-sr180/

Toyota added a new special edition on the UK market: the new RAV4 SR180. The car is on sale at a price of £23,045.

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Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:23:26 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2008-toyota-rav4-sr180/
<![CDATA[2008 Toyota RAV-4 XT-R]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2008-toyota-rav-4-xt-r/ New RAV4 is lined up for 2008, ensuring Toyota customers can enjoy some true New Year bargains. With high equipment specifications, competitive on-the-road prices and the benefit of Toyota’s hallmark quality, durability and driving pleasure, they are perfectly positioned and priced to succeed.

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Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2008-toyota-rav-4-xt-r/
<![CDATA[2008 Yaris, Prius, RAV4 and 2009 Camry pricing announced]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/yaris-prius-rav4-and-2009-camry-pricing-announced/ Toyota announced mid-year price adjustments to manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 model year Toyota Yaris, Prius, RAV4, and 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid.

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Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/yaris-prius-rav4-and-2009-camry-pricing-announced/
<![CDATA[2008 Toyota RAV4 Cross Sport]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2008-toyota-rav4-cross-sport/ The iconic Toyota RAV4 continues to set the benchmark for the highly competitive SUV market in Europe with outstanding driving performance, great versatility and now, even more style and refinement. The Toyota RAV4 was the best selling SUV in Europe in 2006. The result also marked a new European sales record for RAV4 of 120,000 in a single year. For the first half year of 2007, over 70,000 units have been sold throughout Europe, topping sales charts.

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Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2008-toyota-rav4-cross-sport/
<![CDATA[Toyota RAV4 Cross Sport: new small car concept at Frankfurt]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-rav4-cross-sport-new-small-car-concept-at-frankfurt/

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota will unveil a new small car concept in a revolutionary design. Furthermore, Toyota is celebrating 10 years of commercial success with hybrid technology and the world’s most popular low emissions hybrid car, the Toyota Prius. This focus on hybrid technology is one key element in Toyota’s commitment to minimising fleet average CO2 emissions in Europe.

Toyota also uses the Frankfurt Motor Show to present the latest updates in some of its most popular models in Europe.

Two new models will be introduced into the Yaris line-up. The new Yaris 1.0-liter will showcase Yaris intelligent technology for smart urban driving, with its economical and easy-to-drive style. The new Yaris midrange grade offers more refined sportiness with a choice of petrol or diesel engines and hi-tech equipment levels, including an integrated, full map navigation system.

The iconic Toyota RAV4 comes with a new grade: RAV4 Cross Sport, offered in a new stylish design and premium quality with a range of enhancements for the 2008 model year. These further emphasise the sophisticated and urban design themes of RAV4 across the range.

Also on the stand is the Land Cruiser, now offered with extra specifications to further enhance passenger comfort. The fresh exterior styling of Land Cruiser adds a more dynamic look to reflect the superior quality of the model range.

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Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-rav4-cross-sport-new-small-car-concept-at-frankfurt/
<![CDATA[2007 Toyota RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2007-toyota-rav4/ The Toyota RAV4 is the best selling compact SUV ever built (more than 1,835, 000 models sold worldide to end of 2004) and continues to be a success throughout world markets. The two major markets for RAV4 have been the USA and Europe – where just under 30% of all RAV4 sales have been achieved.

The Toyota RAV4 is the best selling SUV model in Europe and, as already indicated, sales volumes continue to grow despite the present generation now being in the fifth year of its product cycle. In full year 2004, RAV4 took 26% of the compact SUV sales in Europe with just over 109,000 units, despite the increasing competitive market place in which it now sells.
In 2005 (to-date) RAV4 sales have accounted for 21% of all compact SUV sales in Europe. It has to be remembered that compact SUV sales have themselves grown by over 300% in Europe in the last 10 years – much of it fuelled by the success of RAV4. Total RAV4 sales in Europe to date have been up to 655,000 units.

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Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2007-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[Top 10 Picks list for 2007]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/top-10-picks-list-for-2007/ Consumer Reports announced today that it has named five new models to its Top Picks list for 2007 -- the Toyota RAV4, Infiniti G35, Toyota Sienna, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the new Honda Fit. The Top Picks list is published in CR's Annual April

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Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:00:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/top-10-picks-list-for-2007/
<![CDATA[Toyota goes into domain name war with Tiguan.com ]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-goes-into-domain-name-war-with-tiguan-com/ While the Volkswagen Tiguan concept car has just been unveiled at LA auto show last year, it seems the hostility already started from Toyota.

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Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:48:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-goes-into-domain-name-war-with-tiguan-com/
<![CDATA[2005 - 2006 Toyota RAV 4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2005-toyota-rav-4/ In 1996, the Toyota RAV4 introduced America to the wonders of the car-based SUV. For the first time, consumers could enjoy the benefits of SUV cargo room and ride height combined with the road manners and fuel economy of a family car, and they loved it.

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Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:30:00 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2005-toyota-rav-4/
<![CDATA[2006 Toyota RAV4]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2006-toyota-rav4/ All-new, modern and rugged design. More space, more comfort, more driving pleasure. Integrated Active Drive System: an advanced interactive management system to enhance performance, handling and safety. D-4D ‘Clean Power' diesel technology.

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Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:36:49 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2006-toyota-rav4/
<![CDATA[2006 Toyota RAV4 Sports]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2006-toyota-rav4-sports/

A super sporty conversion of the RAV4 X is on display today at Geneva Motor Show. The RAV4 Sportsperfectly combines rugged sports styling with an ultimate premium SUV. The RAV4 Sports showcar makes a clear statement of intent with its more sporty front and rear bumperdesign, featuring a new radiator grille and integrated front fog lamps. The larger air intake creates abold horizontal above the protection shield - which is complemented by a similar protection shield tothe rear.

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Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:45:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2006-toyota-rav4-sports/
<![CDATA[Toyota expands Canadian plant to keep up with demand]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-expands-canadian-plant-to-keep-up-with-demand/ Toyota is raising car production and its labor force by 50 percent at an upcoming factory in Canada as the Japanese automaker rushes to meet demand in North America.

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Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:54:08 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/toyota-expands-canadian-plant-to-keep-up-with-demand/
<![CDATA[All New Bigger Toyota RAV4 2006]]> https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/all-new-bigger-toyota-rav4-2006/

The 2006 Toyota RAV4. It's not just all-new. It's totally redesigned from the inside out. This engineering marvel is over 14 inches longer on the outside and 21% bigger on the inside, with an astounding 40% more cargo capacity. There's even available third-row seating for more passengers (on Base and Limited grade models).

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Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:03:08 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/all-new-bigger-toyota-rav4-2006/