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The 2024 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Prime crossovers haven’t yet hit showrooms, but it’s expected to carry over with relatively few minor changes for the new model year. This preview will be updated as more specs and data are confirmed.
What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Toyota RAV4? What does it compare to?
The top-selling crossover SUV in the country is a common sight thanks to its sporty looks, big interior, and wide range of trim levels and engine options. Shop the 2024 RAV4 against the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, and Nissan Rogue.
Is the 2024 Toyota RAV4 a good SUV?
While a redesign isn’t far off, the 2024 RAV4 remains a strong overall choice. Its good fuel economy in hybrid form and its zippy looks help it earn a high score on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2024 Toyota RAV4?
The RAV4 moves into 2024 with the same low-slung, edgy style with which this generation debuted back in the 2019 model year. The squared-off front end and low-roof profile give off rugged vibes, which the RAV4 can mostly uphold in TRD Off-Road and Adventure trim levels. Inside, look for a busy, blocky cabin with a standard 7.0-inch touchscreen or an optional 8.0-inch display.
The 203-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 that’s standard across the line provides adequate, if some grumbly, grunt. Better by far is the optional hybrid, which is quicker and can fire off 40 mpg combined. Yep, that’s right: economy-car mpg in an SUV capable of fitting five passengers and their luggage.
The RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid lowers its fuel-economy estimate to 38 mpg combined, but it can travel more than 40 miles on a full charge. It’s also the fastest and smoothest of the group, making it a commuting champ. Just try not to pay well over list price for one, as many dealers are wont to ask.
The RAV4’s interior doesn’t break records for luxurious trim, but its layout is simple enough and it’s just so spacious. It’s also well-equipped with standard automatic emergency braking and other driver-assistance tech, all of which help it earn terrific crash-test ratings.
How much does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 cost?
Figure around $29,000 for a base RAV4 LE, based on 2023 prices with an uptick for inflation, but it’s worth saving up for the $32,000 or so RAV4 Hybrid LE. Not only does it come with all-wheel drive, its nearly 10-mpg improvement may not take that long for a typical buyer to recover.
The range climbs quickly through dressier XLE, sportier SE and XSE, rugged-looking Adventure, and genuinely rugged TRD Pro models before culminating in the not-that-luxurious Limited.
Where is the 2024 Toyota RAV4 made?
In Georgetown, Kentucky, though plug-in models are shipped over from Japan.
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