When it comes to versatility and reliability, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 brings a lot to the table. With its comfortable cabin, easy-to-drive manner, ample cargo room, and host of driver-assist features – this small SUV just seems to check off every box!
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Toyota RAV4 is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The engine is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available in all trims. The RAV4 is solid and stable at cruising speed on the highway and handles curves and corners around town quite well. The suspension strikes a good balance between control and softness, gliding over city street bumps with ease.
Fuel Efficiency
The Toyota RAV4 offers competitive mileage for its class. The front-wheel drive RAV4 has an EPA-estimated 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined. The all-wheel drive RAV4 clocks in with nearly the same numbers, with an estimated 27 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The RAV4 has a five-passenger cabin that is spacious and functional. Comfort and cubby space are priorities. There’s ample room for adults in both the front and rear seats, with seats nicely sculpted and appropriately padded. The driver’s position is set high, offering a commanding view of the road. Cloth seats come standard, with faux-leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel available in higher trims. A moonroof is available in the XLE trim and comes standard in the XLE Premium trim.
The RAV4’s rear seats stow easily making for more versatile cargo room. Cargo space with the rear seats up is 37.5 cubic feet, which expands to 69.8 cubic feet when the seats are stowed.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The 2025 RAV4 comes standard with an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen display. A 10.5-inch display is available in higher trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration come standard, as does a trial subscription for a W-Fi hotspot. The RAV4 also comes with a three-month subscription to Sirius XM. A 6-speaker audio system comes standard with an 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio system with subwoofer and amplifier available in higher trims.
Safety
The Toyota RAV4 lineup has an array of driver-assist services. The base model comes with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, a traffic sign reader, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Blind-spot monitoring and rear-cross-traffic alert are optional.
In sum, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 is a great all-around vehicle in its small SUV class. Come and drive one today and find out for yourself! Contact us at Toyota Direct in Columbus, OH, for a test drive.
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