What's New on the 2017 Toyota RAV4?

Several notable updates have been made to the RAV4, including the addition of a new luxury-focused Platinum trim and new value-priced SE Hybrid model. 2017 Toyota RAV4 reviews are also buzzing about the fact that Toyota has enhanced safety by making several driver-assist technologies standard, including forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control, which are extra on most other competing SUVs. Continue reading below.

RAV4 Models & Features

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 in Phoenix is offered in LE, XLE, Limited and all-new Platinum trim levels, along with RAV4 SE, XLE and Limited Hybrid models.

An exceptional set of standard features makes the RAV4 an excellent value. Equipment such as Entune infotainment, Bluetooth phone and audio and remote entry, and now the entire Toyota Safety Sense package, provide a lot of bang for your buck. If you want a luxury touch, the new RAV4 Platinum delivers, taking all of the aforementioned features and adding to the list a heated steering wheel, hands-free liftgate and Bird's Eye View Camera system.

Fun Performance

While compact, 2017 Toyota RAV4 reviews say the SUV offers enough pep to tote around a full cabin of passengers and their cargo. Plus, with optional all-wheel drive, the RAV4 can be taken off road. Under the hood of the SUV is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that creates 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque; the engine is attached to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive is standard (AWD optional). Hybrid variants use the same four-cylinder and combine it with electric motors and a battery. On gas-only FWD models, EPA fuel economy estimates hit up to 23 city/29 highway mpg, while hybrid models get up to 34 city/31 highway mpg.

Smart Safety Systems

As mentioned above, every 2017 Toyota RAV4 in Phoenix is now standard with several advanced safety technologies, including Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, automatic high beams, lane keeping assist and forward collision warning with pedestrian detection. In addition, a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring and the Star Safety System are all standard again this model year.

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