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2017 Toyota RAV4

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2017 LE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $24,410
2017 XLE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $25,500
2017 LE 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $25,810
2017 XLE 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $26,900
2017 SE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $28,790
2017 SE 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $30,190
2017 Limited 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $30,905
2017 Limited 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $32,305
2017 Platinum 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,750
2017 Platinum 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $36,150

Overview

A longtime staple of the compact crossover class, the RAV4 continues to rack up sales with its sheer practicality and sterling reliability record. Like other successful Toyota models, the RAV4 delivers exactly what the majority of buyers want in its segment.

What's New for 2017

Every RAV4 now comes with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. That's big news for this class. The plush Platinum model joins the lineup.

Toyota RAV4

Choosing Your Toyota RAV4

The RAV4 once again shines on the inside with legitimate room for five passengers and 38.4 cubic feet of cargo. With the rear seat folded, you're looking at 73.3 cubic feet of virtually flat load space, a figure that's unsurpassed in this class.

All models are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 176 horsepower, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. As expected, the RAV4 is a front-driver with all-wheel drive optional. You can expect about 26 mpg in combined city and highway driving, or 25 mpg with all-wheel drive. (The hybrid version is reviewed separately.)

The RAV4 is available in four trim levels:

Toyota RAV4

LE

Comes well equipped for family life with a rearview camera, rear privacy glass, roof rails, a split-folding and reclining rear seat, Bluetooth phone and audio, and a six-speaker sound system with Toyota's Entune touchscreen interface. Newly standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with active lane keeping assist, and front collision mitigation with automatic braking. The available Entune Audio Plus package adds a smartphone navigation app, traffic and weather data, and satellite and HD radio. The LE rolls on 17-inch steel wheels.

Toyota RAV4

XLE

Gets the LE's audio upgrades as standard, plus a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, alloy wheels, foglamps, and heated mirrors. You also get more supportive seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The XLE is eligible for the Entune Premium Audio package, which adds an integrated navigation system, a full suite of smartphone apps, and a larger touchscreen. Those upgrades are included when you step up to the Convenience package, which also gets you rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring. A power tailgate is included with both packages and can also be added by itself.

Toyota RAV4

Limited

Comes standard with all of the XLE's options, plus 19-inch chrome wheels, leatherette upholstery, a power driver seat with memory, and programmable smartkey access. The available Advanced Technology package tacks on a surround-view camera system and an 11-speaker JBL sound system.

Toyota RAV4

Platinum

: Includes everything available on the Limited, plus a heated steering wheel, a hands-free power tailgate, body-color exterior cladding, and special floor mats.

CarsDirect Tip

The XLE offers the most attractive balance of price and features, and can be dressed up as you see fit. We're skeptical of the new Platinum, which is priced like a luxury crossover, but doesn't even offer genuine leather seats.

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Expert Review

Expert Rating
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Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Following a significant refresh in 2016, the Toyota RAV4 continues with the same appearance inside and out. It does, however, gain plenty of new standard safety features, making this already safe crossover even better for families.

Pricing and Equipment

The Toyota RAV4 starts at $25,870 for its base LE trim level with front-wheel drive – for an extra $1,400 buyers can opt for all-wheel drive to handle slippery conditions. The LE is fine, but we expect most consumers will gravitate towards the midrange XLE trim, which starts at $27,790 and comes with:

  • Seventeen-inch aluminum wheels
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Moonroof
  • Fog lights
  • Entune infotainment system

The RAV4’s trim levels range from simple in the LE to fully loaded in the $37,110 Platinum trim, giving plenty of options to a wide range of buyers.

Performance Pros


  • The RAV4 is more refined and comfortable on the road than before.
  • The transmission keeps the engine revs low at highway speeds, helping minimize noise.
  • On models with all-wheel drive, the “4WD Lock” mode adds confidence when trekking through deeper snow.

Performance Cons

  • Under a full load of people and cargo, the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine feels strained.
  • The SE trim’s sport-tuned suspension is barely noticeable.
  • The all-wheel-drive system doesn’t help any with normal drivability like it does on some sportier crossovers.

Interior Pros

  • There are plenty of storage cubbies for all your pocket-dwelling items.
  • Lots of cargo room with up to 73.4 cubes with the rear seats folded flat – even the 38.4 cubic feet with the seats up is good.
  • Comfortable front seats are great on long-distance journeys.

Interior Cons

  • The dashboard can be a little busy for some buyers.
  • The base LE trim is loaded with hard, scratchy plastic, giving it a cheaper look and feel.
  • The rear seats lack cushioning and support.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

The Toyota RAV4 was already an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus, and things get better in 2017. It now features standard Toyota Safety Sense, which adds forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, and automatic high beams.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

In the day and age where crossovers are becoming more polished to drive, the RAV4 is behind the curve. Yes, it’s improved over previous years, but it still lacks the stability and confidence of its competition.

The Bottom Line

The 2017 RAV4 will satisfy customers looking for a roomy and comfortable crossover with plenty of features to choose from, but it will disappoint those looking for a more engaging drive.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 176 HP / 172 ft.lbs.
Transmission
6-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
23 / 30 / 26 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 176 HP / 172 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
23 / 30 / 26 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
15.9 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$61
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
73.4 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
102 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
183.5 "
Exterior Width
72.6 "
Exterior Height
67.1 "
Front Headroom
39.8 "
Rear Headroom
38.9 "
Front Legroom
42.6 "
Rear Legroom
37.2 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.3 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.4 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,455 Lbs.
Wheel Base
105 "
Turning Radius
17.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Steel / 18.0 " Silver Bbs Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Stripe
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Convex Spotter
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Body-colored W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth / Leatherette
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Seek-scan / Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan / Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision System (pcs) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Alert (lda) W/steering Assist Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
24 Months / 25,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
24 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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