The Toyota RAV4 is one of the most popular compact SUVs in the market, thanks to its spacious interior, smooth ride, and impressive fuel efficiency. For 2024, the RAV4 gets a fresh look and some new features that make it even more appealing for adventurous drivers. Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 Toyota RAV4.
New Exterior Design
The 2024 RAV4 has a bold and rugged appearance that reflects its off-road capabilities. The front fascia features a large grille, LED headlights, and fog lights, while the rear has a spoiler, LED taillights, and a dual exhaust system. The RAV4 also comes with new 17-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels, depending on the trim level.
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 offers a variety of colors to suit different tastes, including Army Green, Ice Cap, Lunar Rock, and Ruby Flare Pearl. Some trims also have a two-tone color scheme with a contrasting roof color, such as white or black. The RAV4 also has a power moonroof, roof rails, and a power liftgate for added convenience.
Spacious and Comfortable Interior
The 2024 RAV4 has a roomy and versatile interior that can accommodate up to five passengers and their cargo. The RAV4 has 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which can be expanded to 69.8 cubic feet by folding them down. The RAV4 also has a low-load floor, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and an available hands-free power liftgate for easy access.
The RAV4’s cabin is designed to provide comfort and convenience for the driver and passengers. The RAV4 has a 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa compatibility and a JBL premium audio system with 11 speakers. The RAV4 also has a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless charging pad, a head-up display, and a rearview camera.
The RAV4’s seats are upholstered in cloth, synthetic, or genuine leather, depending on the trim level. The RAV4 also has heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The RAV4’s interior also features soft-touch materials, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof on some trims.
Powerful and Efficient Performance
The 2024 RAV4 is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers smooth and responsive shifts. The RAV4 has a front-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive system, depending on the trim level.
The RAV4’s all-wheel-drive system has a dynamic torque vectoring feature that can distribute up to 50 percent of the engine’s power to the rear wheels and further to the left or right wheel for optimal traction and stability. The RAV4 also has a rear driveline disconnect feature that can disengage the rear axle when not needed to save fuel.
The RAV4 has a multi-terrain select system that allows the driver to choose from four modes: Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt, Snow, and Normal. The system adjusts the engine throttle, brakes, and drive-force distribution to enhance the RAV4’s performance on different surfaces. The RAV4 also has three drive modes: Sport, Eco, and Normal, that alter the engine response and steering feel.
The 2024 RAV4 has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway for the front-wheel-drive models and 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway for the all-wheel-drive models. The RAV4 also has a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid variant, which are reviewed separately.
Advanced Safety and Technology
The 2024 RAV4 comes with a comprehensive suite of safety and driver-assistance features called Toyota Safety Sense 2.5. The system includes:
Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, which can warn the driver of a potential frontal collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist and apply automatic emergency braking if necessary.
Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, which can maintain a set speed and follow distance from the vehicle ahead and slow down or speed up as needed.
Lane departure alert with steering assist, which can alert the driver if the RAV4 drifts out of its lane and provide gentle corrective steering to help keep it centered.
Lane tracing assist, which can help the RAV4 stay in its lane when the dynamic radar cruise control is activated by following the lane markings or the preceding vehicle.
Road sign assist, which can detect and display speed limit signs, stop signs, do not enter signs, and yield signs on the instrument cluster.
Automatic high beams can switch between high and low beams depending on the traffic and lighting conditions.
The 2024 RAV4 also has other safety and convenience features, such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front, and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system, a rear-seat reminder, and a digital rearview mirror.
Trim Levels and Pricing
The 2024 RAV4 has six trim levels: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, Limited, and TRD Off-Road. The starting prices for each trim are as follows:
LE: $29,825
XLE: $31,325
XLE Premium: $33,825
Adventure: $36,425
Limited: $37,425
TRD Off-Road: $38,095
The prices include a $1,350 destination fee and may vary depending on the options and packages selected. Some of the notable features for each trim are:
LE: 17-inch steel wheels, LED headlights, cloth seats, 10.5-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, six-speaker sound system, Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.
XLE: 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable driver’s seat, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert.
XLE Premium: 19-inch alloy wheels, power liftgate, moonroof, synthetic leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, wireless charging pad, soft-touch armrests.
Adventure: 19-inch alloy wheels, unique grille and bumper, roof rails, orange interior accents, digital rearview mirror, 360-degree camera system, front and rear parking sensors.
Limited: 19-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels, LED projector headlights, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, genuine leather seats, head-up display, JBL premium audio system, navigation system, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof.
TRD Off-Road: 18-inch matte-black alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, TRD-tuned suspension, skid plate, TRD badges, black interior accents, red stitching, TRD floor mats, and cargo mat.
Conclusion
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is a well-rounded compact SUV that offers a spacious and comfortable interior, powerful and efficient performance, and a comprehensive suite of safety and technology features. The RAV4 also has a bold and rugged exterior design that stands out. The RAV4 is a great choice for drivers who want a versatile and reliable SUV that can handle any adventure.