The Toyota RAV4 is not only the best-selling compact SUV in America but also one of the most versatile and reliable vehicles on the road. For the 2024 model year, the RAV4 offers a range of options to suit different needs and preferences, from the fuel-efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to the adventurous and off-road-ready trims to the stylish and functional Woodland Edition. Now, we will look closer at what makes the 2024 Toyota RAV4 a great choice for anyone who wants to go wild in style.
What’s New for the 2024 Toyota RAV4?
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 has no major changes from the previous model year, but it has some minor updates and enhancements that make it even more appealing. Some of the new features for the new Toyota RAV4 include:
- A new two-tone paint combination for the Woodland Edition, Adventure, and TRD Off-Road trims, with a choice of Army Green or Ice Cap, each paired with a Midnight Black Metallic roof.
- A standard 1¼-inch rear activity mount for the Woodland Edition, which can accommodate a cargo carrier or a tray-style bike rack for extra storage and convenience.
- A new optional Weather Package for the Woodland Edition, which adds heated front seats, a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, and rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with de-icer function.
- A new 9-inch touchscreen display for the RAV4 Prime XSE trim, which also comes with a premium JBL sound system and a wireless smartphone charger.
What are the Powertrain and Performance Options for the 2024 Toyota RAV4?
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 compact SUV offers three different powertrain options, depending on the trim level and the driving preference. The standard powertrain is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27/35/30 mpg city/highway/combined for the FWD models and 27/34/30 mpg for the AWD models.
The hybrid powertrain is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with two electric motors, which produce a combined output of 219 horsepower. This powertrain uses a continuously variable automatic transmission and comes with standard all-wheel drive. The hybrid powertrain has an impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy of 41/38/40 mpg city/highway/combined, making it one of the most efficient compact SUVs on the market.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain, also known as the RAV4 Prime, is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors, generating 302 horsepower. This powertrain also uses a continuously variable automatic transmission and has standard all-wheel drive. The Toyota RAV4 Prime can run on electric power alone for up to 42 miles and has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 94 MPGe when using both gas and electricity and 38 mpg when using only gas.
What are the Trim Levels and Features for the 2024 Toyota RAV4?
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 has six trim levels for the regular models, seven trim levels for the hybrid models, and two trim levels for the plug-in hybrid models. Each trim level has its own set of features and characteristics, as well as a starting price. Here is a brief overview of the trim levels and features for the 2024 RAV4:
- LE: The base trim level for the RAV4 starts at $28,475 for the FWD models and $29,875 for the AWD models. It comes with standard features such as 17-inch steel wheels, LED headlights and taillights, a 7-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a six-speaker sound system, a rearview camera, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite of driver-assist technologies.
- XLE: The next trim level for the RAV4 starts at $30,075 for the FWD models and $31,475 for the AWD models. It adds features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, a power liftgate, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a smart key system with push-button start, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
- XLE Premium: The third trim level for the RAV4 starts at $33,375 for the FWD models and $34,775 for the AWD models. It adds features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, a moonroof, leatherette upholstery, a power-adjustable passenger seat, a 9-inch touchscreen display, and a wireless smartphone charger.
- Adventure: The fourth trim level for the RAV4 starts at $36,075 and comes with standard AWD. It adds features such as 19-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires, a unique grille and bumper design, roof rails, orange interior accents, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a 120-volt power outlet in the cargo area, and a terrain-select system with four modes: Mud and Sand, Rock and Dirt, Snow, and Normal.
- TRD Off-Road: The fifth trim level for the RAV4, which starts at $37,575 and also comes with standard AWD. It adds features such as 18-inch TRD alloy wheels with Falken WILDPEAK A/T Trail tires, a TRD-tuned suspension, a TRD skid plate, a TRD shift knob, and a TRD all-weather floor and cargo mats.
- Limited: The top trim level for the RAV4 starts at $37,375 for the FWD models and $38,775 for the AWD models. It adds features such as 19-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels, a chrome grille and door handles, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a navigation system, an 11-speaker JBL sound system, a surround-view camera system, and a digital rearview mirror.
The hybrid models have the same trim levels as the regular models, except for the Woodland Edition, which is exclusive to the hybrid models. The Woodland Edition starts at $35,275 and comes with standard AWD. It adds features such as 18-inch TRD alloy wheels with Falken WILDPEAK A/T Trail tires, a dual black chrome-tipped exhaust, black exterior accents, a 1¼-inch rear activity mount, a 120-volt power outlet in the cargo area, and a donation of $250 to the National Environmental Education Foundation.
The plug-in hybrid models have two trim levels: SE and XSE. The SE starts at $41,575 and comes with standard AWD. It comes with features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, a power liftgate, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a smart key system with push-button start, a 7-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a six-speaker sound system, a rearview camera, a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite of driver-assist technologies, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The XSE starts at $44,075 and comes with standard AWD. It adds features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, a moonroof, leatherette upholstery, a power-adjustable passenger seat, a 9-inch touchscreen display, a wireless smartphone charger, a navigation system, a premium JBL sound system, and a surround-view camera system.