2022 Toyota RAV4 Review

The RAV4 has always been a solid choice in the crossover category. So, there is no surprise that it is the best-selling vehicle in the most competitive vehicle class. Let’s take a closer look at Toyota RAV4’s new model in 2022 and review its highlights.

Features

The new 2022 Toyota RAV4 is a 5-seater crossover SUV in its 5th generation of production. It offers 5 trims and 2 engine options – one of them being available on the hybrid RAV4 Prime. The RAV4 gets 2 offroad-based trims; the Adventure and the TRD Off-Road. All the trims offer a plethora of safety features.

Engine and Numbers

The new RAV4 2022 is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. This gets it 203 hp and 184 lb-ft, which is sent to a front-wheel drive system via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. You can also upgrade to a CVT and an all-wheel drive system.

The best acceleration time achievable on the 2022 RAV4 is around 8 seconds. The fuel consumption is great for it and one of the best in its class of vehicles according to the EPA. It gets 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

If you get the 2022 RAV4 Prime, the engine offered is also a 300 hp 2.5-liter one, but it is mated to two electric motors and a CVT. It is a bit quicker at around 6 seconds. The Prime gets 41 mpg city and 38 mpg on the highway.

Interior and Technology

The all-new Toyota RAV4 2022 sports an interior that’s graceful, built well, and is quite functional. It is quite comfortable and spacious and it gets more luxurious as you move up the trims. The 2022 RAV4 has all the headroom and legroom that an adult could possibly require.

It is also no slouch in the storage department. There’s a lot of cubby storage along with a large trunk. To add to the trunk’s cargo capacity, you can simply fold down the last row of seats. A moving floor is available to accommodate your luggage even better.

2022 RAV4 LE

The basic RAV4 offers a high number of amenities for its low-low price tag. It comes with remote keyless entry, single-zone climate control, a 4.2-inch (analogue) instrument cluster, 6-way adjustability on the driver’s seat, an overhead console, and an electric parking brake.

For the infotainment, you get a 7-inch touchscreen with 6 speakers, connectivity to Android and Apple phones, and USB ports. There are also many standard safety features, including automated emergency braking (w/pedestrian detection), lane departure warning and assist, and adaptive cruise control.

2022 RAV4 XLE

The XLE model adds some more standard equipment. There’s dual-zone climate control, push-button ignition, 8-way powered adjustability on the driver’s seat, more USB ports, etc. A big addition to the safety is blind-spot monitoring (w/rear-cross traffic alerts).

2022 RAV4 XLE Premium

As suggested by the Premium in its name, this trim is a bit more sophisticated. It comes with SofTex®-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped steering and shift knob, a powered liftgate, and a padded dashboard.

2022 RAV4 Adventure

This model is known more for its offroad performance than its luxury. It adds a unique orange accented interior to the RAV4. Apart from this, it also offers a digital instrument cluster, and more soft padding for a better feel of the cabin.

2022 RAV4 Limited

The RAV4 Limited may be the most luxurious trim here. It gets you an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heated and ventilated front seats, two-position memory settings on the driver’s seat, and its very own ambient illumination.

You also get a larger 9-inch touchscreen with a premium 11-speaker JBL stereo. The safety aspect is improved as well. There’s a backup camera and parking assists with available automatic braking.

2022 RAV4 TRD Off Road

Lastly, we’ve got the top-of-the line TRD Off-road trim. As its highlight is its offroading ability, it loses some of the amenities from the Limited variant above. The interior is unique with red accents and TRD badging. You also get all-weather floor mats and some anti-slip material on various components.

2022 RAV4 LE

2022 RAV4 Adventure

2022 RAV4 Limited

Exterior and Driving

The all new RAV4 2022 is known to be a looker as it exemplifies the modern crossover. The wheel sizes vary from 17 to 19 inches. The 2022 RAV4 Adventure trim stands out with its split-bar front upper grille. It also has its very own badging and color keying patterns.

The TRD Offroad follows a similar blueprint and it has uses several TRD exclusive components and badging. Apart from uniquely painted shock absorbers, it also comes with luxuries such as a moonroof and a height-adjustable powered liftgate.

The colors available on the 2022 RAV4 are:

Do check if they’re available for your trim of choice.

As far as the drivability is concerned, the RAV4 has received nothing but praise from its testers. Yes, it is quick but it is also great when it comes to twists and turns. You get a commanding driving position as well. But what about its offroading abilities?

Well, the Adventure and TRD Off-road trims certainly live up to their nameplates. Both have been configured well in terms of their hardware and software for when you go out to the trail.

Reliability and Warranty

The 2022 RAV4 hasn’t been tested by JD Power for a predicted reliability rating. Consumer Reports have lauded its reliability and they’ve placed it in their top 10 list of compact SUVs. The general user feedback is more than positive.

RAV4 owners will be treated to Toyota’s limited warranty of 3 years/36k miles and the powertrain warranty of 5 years/60k miles. Furthermore, they’ll be provided complimentary maintenance for two years after the purchase.

Verdict

There are many reasons why the Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling crossover in the world. A major one is that it excels in every single aspect of a crossover vehicle. It is powerful and great to drive both on and off-tarmac. It has been built well and it is also technologically sound.

Overall, it may just be the most complete crossover in the world and its reasonable price means that you can get one easily.

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