The RAV4 was last redesigned in 2019, which might not seem like a long time ago. But it’s actually been four years and the popular SUV is starting to show its age. The spicy upgrades obtained to help him keep pace with rivals.
2023 Toyota RAV4: what’s new?
2023 with some much needed tech upgrades. The standard 7.0-inch and available 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreens have been replaced by 8.0- and 10.5-inch displays.
trim that it’s ready for adventure. Putting a hybrid engine into an off-road oriented SUV gives families better fuel economy during their daily commutes and vacations.
With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition, you get TRD off-road tuned suspension, 18-inch bronze-colored wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, a roof rack, and Woodland badging outside and inside.
It is based on the XLE trim which features keyless entry, push-button start, heated exterior mirrors, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, five USB ports, and a cargo cover.
The gas-powered RAV4 has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 203PS and 183Nm of torque. It gets an EPA-estimated 27 mpg in the city and up to 35 mpg on the highway. This one is big enough, but it can only accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about .
With the RAV4 Hybrid, you get a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor to generate 219PS and 164Nm of torque. It can reach 60 mph in about 7.8 seconds.
The RAV4 Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 41 mpg in the city and up to 38 mph on the highway. Additionally, every hybrid model has AWD as standard.
2023 RAV4 Prime: what’s new?
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime received a slightly reworked dashboard to distinguish it from other models. The changes are most noticeable around the grille and front bumper. It has the same technological upgrades as the gas model.
It uses a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with two electric motors and a battery pack to generate 302PS and 165Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.9 seconds.
It provides an EPA-estimated electric range of 42 miles on a single charge and goes up to 94 MPGe. The RAV4 Prime can travel approximately 600 miles between refueling.
So while the RAV4 is starting to show its age, the new technology and off-road option help fill some of the gaps for now. However, this SUV should be updated.
