2020 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid Review

Take a look at one of America's most popular vehicles - the Toyota RAV4

Toyota redesigned its wildly popular RAV4 compact SUV in 2019 and this latest RAV4 generation is larger in both length and width. According to Toyota, the new RAV4 body is 57 percent stiffer and sits a half-inch higher than the previous generation. Cosmetically, the RAV4 was given a more prominent grille, sculpted sides, and distinctive variations in the look of each trim level. More of the latest in automotive safety and infotainment technology was also added as standard equipment and 2020 has seen additional multimedia enhancements. We'll talk about that as we explore the 2020 Toyota RAV4 in Peoria, AZ. J.D. Power's 2020 Toyota RAV4 review notes that "last year, after full-size pickup trucks, the RAV4 was the most popular vehicle in America." 

Shop the 2020 RAV4 in Peoria AZ, including the newly added RAV4 TRD Off-Road and several fuel-sipping hybrid versions.

Winner of U.S.News 2020 Best Compact SUV for Families award, the RAV4 offers spacious seating with a generous 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space (69.8 cubic feet with the back seats folded down), and copious standard features including a user-friendly infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus an attractive array of driver assist technology.

Purchase a 2020 Toyota RAV4 in Peoria, AZ with a choice of ten varieties: LE, LE Hybrid, XLE, XLE Hybrid, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, SXE Hybrid, Limited and Limited Hybrid. The RAV4 is available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive (hybrid models come standard with electronic on-demand all-wheel drive), in a wide array of color choices from conservative grays to Blue Flame or Ruby Flare Pearl. You may also choose a two-tone option with a separate light or dark roof color on upper trims. The base starting MSRP is $25,950. EPA estimated mpg for the LE are 27 city, 35 highway and 30 combined, while the LE Hybrid, with its starting MSRP of $28,350 offers a whopping 40 combined rating. The RAV4's standard engine is a 2.5-Liter, dual overhead cam engine with dual injection and dual intelligent variable valve timing delivering 203 hp at 6600 rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque at 5000 rpm. Sport, ECO and normal drive modes are standard and include hill start assist and active cornering assist. RAV4 Hybrid models add multi-electric motor assist with a power output of 118 hp. Independent MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension smooth out your ride. Direct shift capability in an intelligent electronically controlled transmission is also standard equipment.

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 with its suite of intelligent driver assist technology like pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and lane departure alert, plus Toyota's Safety Connect which includes roadside assistance, are standard on all 2020 Toyota RAV4 models. Blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert along with color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators are available on the base LE, and are standard equipment on the XLE trim and above.

2020 RAV4 Notables

• First-Ever RAV4 TRD Off-Road Model Featuring Standard Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD and Rally-Inspired Suspension
   
• Multimedia Enhancements in Every Grade
   
• EPA-Estimated 40 MPG Combined Fuel Economy for Hybrid Models
   

Enjoy a rich environment of convenience and infotainment in the 2020 Toyota RAV4 in Peoria, AZ

Standard equipment on even the LE base trim of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 for sale in Peoria, AZ includes a 7-inch touch screen, AM/FM six-speaker sound, USB media port, hands-free phone capability, advanced voice recognition, bluetooth music streaming and wireless connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus Amazon Alexa compatibility. You also get complimentary trial periods for SiriusXM, Toyota's Safety Connect and Toyota's Wi-Fi Connect. With the XSE, you move up to an 8-inch touch screen. HD radio is added along with four USB charge ports and a 1-year free trial of Toyota's Remote Connect system, giving you access to your vehicle systems through your smart phone. Available in the XSE and standard with the Limited RAV4 models is the Premium Audio with dynamic navigation and the 11-speaker JBL sound system with subwoofer and amplifier.

A multitude of options and packages are available when you choose RAV4

With ten trim levels, you have a multitude of choices available when you shop for a 2020 Toyota RAV4 in Peoria, AZ. From the TRD Off-road packages to the available panoramic glass roof with front power tilt/slide moonroof on the Limited and SXE Hybrid models. We at Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria are happy to help in narrowing down some RAV4 models for you to test drive. Contact us with your wish list of features and colors that you're particularly partial to and we'll have a few lined up for you to try out behind the wheel.