The 2017 Toyota RAV4 is a vehicle made for everyone, owing to the safety technology and features added to this crossover SUV. This 2017 model of the RAV4 has a dashing style and looks that make it more than just a base crossover SUV. The overall features of the vehicle are improved, and the interior is roomier. Toyota has added a wide range of standard safety technology and improved handling and ride quality. Toyota has introduced the RAV4 with hybrid technology that is cost and fuel-efficient for the users.

Overview of the car

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 is offered in four trim levels:

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE AWD, whose price is $25,810
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD, whose price is $24,410
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD, whose price is $32,305
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, whose price is $33,600

Performance and Fuel Economy

The 2017 RAV4 was offered with two powertrain options. The engine specifications of the RAV4 include a 2.5-liter inline-4 that produces around 176 horsepower paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission is so smooth that the sport-shift mode of the vehicle makes it very enjoyable to drive the car. The car is offered in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options.

If we talk about the Hybrid variant of the 2017 Toyota RAV4, Toyota has made the Hybrid variant more powerful than the base version of the RAV4. The power specification of the RAV4 Hybrid produces around 194 horsepower; the engine of this variant is a 154 hp 2.5-liter inline-4 combined with the Toyota Prius-derived latest technology of the two-motor Hybrid Synergy Drive system. The vehicle uses a 50-kW (67-hp) third motor that provides torque to the car’s rear wheels. In terms of power, the Hybrid model is the fastest, where it can do 60 miles per hour in around 8.1 seconds. The fuel economy of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is estimated to be about 32 miles per gallon combined (city & highway).

Specifications

Height: 58.0 in
Length: 173.6 in
Width: 73.0 in
Curb weight: 2,578 lb.
Passenger volume: 110 ft3
Trunk volume: 12.8

Engine type: 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter

Vehicle type: front-wheel-drive, 4-door sedan, 5-passenger, front-engine

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size: 12.0 gal.

C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: Less than 9 seconds.

Quiet interior, ample power, handsome styling

The company makes the 2017 Toyota RAV4 by spending more time and effort to change the crossover SUV’s interior. The RAV4 now includes improved materials that contain more soft-touch surfaces. The dashboard of the RAV4 is very smooth and esthetic and gives a pleasant feeling to the eyes.

The car’s exterior includes new designs where the back of the vehicle consists of an upright, chunky tail where the stylish taillights enhance the car’s look. The styling elements included in the RAV4 boost the eyes of the vehicle. Platinum has been used in the RAV4 which gives a monochromatic appearance. The SE model consists of a two-tone exterior treatment with different color tones in the front grille, rear lower bumpers, wheel arches, and rocker panels.

Let’s talk about the infotainment system provided in this vehicle. There is a 7.0-inch touchscreen LCD screen that contains all the controls for the audio and navigation systems of the car. For charging and other uses, the vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt USB port outlet.

Owner’s Manual

Toyota has also published the Owner’s manual of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 manual to make sure that the owners of the vehicle do not encounter any problems while accessing and using the car’s features. The owners manual contains all the information regarding every single part, accessory, and quality of the vehicle to enjoy driving and enjoying the car properly.

The available contents of the Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual include:

Safety and security features of the vehicle
Instrument cluster
Operation of each component of the vehicle
Driving
Audio system
Interior Features
Maintenance and care of the vehicle
What to do when any trouble arises
Vehicle specifications
Guide for the owners

In addition to the owner’s manual, there are also parts catalogs, wiring diagrams, and service repair manuals for purchase.

Safety features of the vehicle

The safety credentials of the RAV4 are buffed up, and the NHTSA has given the vehicle five-star overall safety ratings. The car includes the latest safety technology providing automatic pre-collision braking and a forward collision warning.

Other major safety features of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 include:

A radar-based adaptive cruise control
In lane-departure alert
A pedestrian pre-collision system
Automatic high beams

The RAV4 includes the latest surround-view camera system that provides the driver a 360-degree view of the surrounding using four cameras. These cameras are mounted on the side mirrors, the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle’s rear.

The limited-edition variant of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 includes blind-spot monitors alongside cross-traffic alerts. And if we talk about airbags, all the trim levels of the RAV4 include eight airbags.