The buzz around Toyota this year begins with another SUV - RAV4. Toyota RAV4 is charting an upward graph for its enhanced driving experience and city compatible size. It has been considered as an obvious choice in the crossbreed SUV segment. It is an all wheel drive that is edgy, easy on eyes and has a smug of handsomeness in its appeal. It comes in two variants - the environmentally friendly hybrid engine and the traditionally acclaimed combustion engine –both making their distinctive mark. The prices are equally competitive considering the segment of the market the SUV has been placed.

Toyota RAV4 revised variant of 2019 has been a product from Toyota's new platform that emphasizes the internal proportions of the car - the TNGA – Toyota New Global Architecture. TNGA is an assembly like architecture that gives Toyota an edge over all its competitors and assures a perfect assemblage of the car.
It’s a comfortable, spacious five seat SUV that gives ample foot space and headroom like a true SUV and city navigation like a sedan. The driver seat has a promising appeal as you open the doors to take it for a drive. RAV4 brings improved headroom and longer wheelbase promising augmented comfort. The SUV comes with a lower center of gravity; this lighter version is a bit stiffer too, thanks to TNGA.

Let’s start with the engine, the 8-speed automatic transmission with 2.5 liters inline four-cylinder comes with a 203 hp in combustion only while the hybrid one is more powerful with 219 hp. The power is evident when you have your hands on them, as you accelerate it makes a growl and certainly gets your attention and the unit’s ideology here is to give you a better fuel economy.

Toyota is aware of the popularity RAV4 has garnered in the market post its launch way back in 1994 and today, it is coming up with better and newer variants that match the expectation of patrons and appeal to all of the new buyers looking for the worth of money and excellent drive. The hybrid RAV4 is the one vehicle that Toyota has been focusing on as the main cost-effective and fuel-efficient combo SUV for masses. Toyota intends to be in the market that offers a hybrid alternative with easy to access and distinctive looks.

In the hybrid segment – there are 4 sub-variants LE, XLE, XSE and Hybrid Limited and each begins with a standard price tag. However, one has to shell out a few bucks more to get the Hybrid edition, which totally is more than recovered in the long run. The specifications vary on the exterior looks and its road handling, which could be more suitable for off roads or terrains as well. A dynamic driving experience seeker would find this SUV the most attractive. The fuel consumption has been a major concern for the cities that are going diesel free or working on the green revolution, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s numbers are pretty impressive for the city/highway numbers. More and more car owners now find their comfort with it as it proves to be economical, so they not only buy but also recommend it now.

Toyota has worked on the interiors, and the dashboard too along with new safety features, the eight airbags feature is available in its all variants. Along with a camera built-in with projected trajectory, the other safety norms followed are as per Toyota’s Star safety system that includes smart stop technology, auto-brake force distribution, antilock braking system, brake assist, and stability control system.

The tech part is integrated that enables connectivity with the latest Entune 3.0 multimedia system and is compatible with iOS devices. The Android version may be introduced later. It equally supports Amazon Alexa, Scout GPS, and Google assistant. The safety sense 2.0 has been loaded with the pre-collision warning, blind spot detection, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams. Also, the blind spot monitor helps with rear transversal traffic alert but is featured only in the hybrid limited edition.
The RAV4 Toyota all-terrain version allows the driver to choose the terrain making it easy to suit the landscape, mud, sand, rock or dirt; it also has added an assist for the hill descent or snow mode but is a part only for the trail and AWD Limited edition. It meets a wider range of needs of a fifth-generation product. Its LED headlights and daytime running lights give you a great benefit along with a modern look.

RAV4 Toyota shows more capability and character when compared to its SUV segment competitors. To sum it up, Toyota RAV4 SUV is a complete package bringing well-built interiors, an excellent horsepower engine, AWD models, and affordable price segment. It is a compact crossover with a premium status making it a stunner which everyone would love to own. It checks all the family-friendly boxes and surely, makes your life a little bit easier and stylish.