If you’re searching for a reliable, affordable, and versatile crossover, look no further than the 2017 Toyota RAV4. With a bevy of interior features, technological gadgets, and an exterior that will turn heads as you cruise down the road, the RAV4 is everything you love about an SUV mixed with the comfort of a sedan. Here’s a look at everything the RAV4 has to offer in 2017.
Powertrain Options
Depending on your needs, the RAV4 comes with two powertrain options. The first is a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder that’s capable of an impressive 176 horsepower and up to 172 pound-feet of torque. Not only does it provide respectable power, it also offers an amazing 30 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway and 23 mpg in the city.
For drivers who want to get even more efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint, the RAV4 is available in a hybrid. Under the hood, the hybrid gets a 2.5-liter, Atkinson-Cycle four-cylinder that pairs with two AC electric motors and a 1.6-kWh nickel-metal-hydride battery. Together, this provides a remarkable 194 horsepower and up to 152 pound-feet of torque. Not only does this provide 34 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, it also offers a zero-to-60 time of just 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 114 mph.
New Features
In 2017, the RAV4 gets a plethora of new features, despite not having many cosmetic changes since the fourth generation launched in 2012. One of the standard features includes Toyota’s Safety Sense P safety suite. With this system, drivers now get access to active safety features such as lane departure warning, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, automatic high beam headlights, and adaptive cruise control. This enabled the 2017 RAV4 to receive a perfect five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a Top Safety Pick Plus from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The fully loaded Platinum trim level also adds some never before seen accents to the RAV4. This includes amenities such as a power liftgate, a monochromatic interior, a heated steering wheel, and a 360-degree view exterior camera.
A Dynamic Exterior
With striking lines and a sleek, sophisticated exterior, the RAV4 has looks that just about anyone will love. It starts off with available integrated fog lights, as well as LED lighting throughout the front and rear of the vehicle. The RAV4 also comes in 13 color schemes to suit your tastes such as Galactic Aqua, Barcelona Red, and Electric Storm Blue. To top off its unique looks, the RAV4 also offers a variety of 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels. No matter what your sense of aesthetics, the RAV4 has it all.
Interior Amenities
As soon as you hop into the RAV4, you’re met with a roomy interior and a sophisticated dashboard layout. This includes luxurious leather or cloth seats, a premium Entune infotainment system with touch-screen display, and an illuminated instrument cluster. In addition, there’s room for up to five passengers, as well as up to 73 cubic feet of cargo space.
With the RAV4, you get so much more than a run-of-the-mill crossover. You get an experience unlike any other on the road.
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