What's New for the 2018 Toyota RAV4?

As a compact crossover, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 comes with front-wheel drive and an optional all-wheel drive. Updates for the current year start with a heated steering wheel and, for some trims with cloth upholstery, optional power-adjustable and heated seats for the front. Also added is a new Adventure trim that features 18-inch alloy wheels, fog light surrounds and headlight bezels in black, a 20-volt power outlet for the rear cargo area, special interior trim, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and all-weather floor mats.

Innovative Trims & Features

You can choose between gasoline or hybrid engines on all trims of the 2018 Toyota RAV4 with two exceptions. The Adventure and Platinum trims only include gasoline powerplants.

In the LE trim, pulling out of a garage becomes safer due to a backup camera that shows the view behind the rear bumper. Projected path lines help you to judge where your vehicle is headed. In the XLE trim, fog lights for maintaining visibility in inclement weather are smoothly integrated into the front bumper. Turn signal indicators become more visible mounted on the power heated outside mirrors. The included Tow Prep Package in the Adventure trim readies the RAV4 for hauling by upgrading the radiator, transmission fluid cooler, and supplemental engine oil cooler. Larger over-fender flares and special badging distinguish the exterior. Supplementing the special SE shift lever in the SE trim for gear changes are paddle shifters mounted directly on the steering wheel. Both the projector-beam headlights and Daytime Running Lights sport LEDs to improve durability and brightness. Access your favorite apps with the Entune® App Suite in the Limited trim, which includes Pandora® for your favorite tunes, OpenTable® so you can make restaurant reservations, and Facebook Places to help you uncover the best of a city. Platinum: In the Platinum trim, you can look down on a virtual view of what's around with the help of the Bird's eye View Camera. Interior pluses include a Smart Key System for all doors and ambient lighting for the footwells.

Powerful Off-Road Performance

The following are the two engine types for the 2018 Toyota RAV4. The 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine generates 176 horsepower and 172 lb.-ft. of torque while towing up to 1,500 lbs. through Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and Dual Overhead Cams. Assisting with an EPA-estimated 30 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG in the city is the 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence. Combining the gasoline engine with an electric motor that's powered by a hybrid battery boosts fuel economy to 34 city MPG and 30 highway MPG. Make every drive more efficient by analyzing Hybrid Synergy Drive® info with the energy monitor and the distinctive gauge cluster.

Safety Through the City

The following suite of driver-assist technology is gathered into the Toyota Safety Sense™ P suite. The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection informs you if you're going fast enough to collide with a vehicle or person in front of you. To prevent an accident, Brake Assist helps you to stop in time. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control keeps you at a safe distance from the vehicle ahead by adjusting your speed automatically. At 32 MPH or higher, Lane Departure Alert warns you if you meander off the road while Steering Assist manages the steering wheel to keep you in line. Automatic High Beams automatically goes from high beam to low beam during the approach of lights from oncoming traffic.

Now that you know the basics of the 2018 Toyota RAV4, it's time to take one on a test drive so you can experience its advantages for yourself. Schedule one today by contacting Vandergriff Toyota.

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