What's New for the 2019 Toyota RAV4?

Once you get to know more about all of the incredible improvements that have been made to the already-popular RAV4, you may quickly decide that this is the right compact crossover SUV to take home today. When Toyota released the 2018 RAV4, it was notably the first in the fifth generation. However, Toyota did not rest after the launch of the 2018 model year. Instead, it worked hard to make the RAV4 even better by updating the exterior style, the interior features, the safety features and even the powertrain. The result is a truly stunning and well-equipped 2019 RAV4, which you can experience yourself this winter. With how impressive the new RAV4 is, you should make plans to check it out in person by test driving it at Vandergriff Toyota later this year.

Popular Trims and Features for 2019

One of the many improvements that you will notice between the 2018 and 2019 model years is that the new RAV4 is available with a few trim updates. The 2019 trims that you can select from are the entry-level XLE option followed by the XSE, the XSE Hybrid, the Adventure and the Limited. You may assume that you would need to buy one of the highest-level RAV4 trims in order to get an SUV that is well-appointed, but this is not the case.

In fact, the entry-level XLE trim for 2019 has such impressive standard features as a large sunroof, five USB ports, a wireless hotspot, an Entune 3.0 infotainment feature with a seven-inch color touchscreen, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, a QI wireless charger and a JBL sound system with high-quality speakers throughout the interior. As well-equipped as the entry-level RAV4 is, even more standard features are available as you advance higher in the trims.

At the top-of-the-line trim, the Limited gives you access to larger wheels, leather trim and upholstery, an eight-inch screen for the infotainment display and an innovative rearview camera integrated with the rearview mirror. You can see that all trims of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have features that will delight you each time you get behind the wheel.

Does the 2019 RAV4 Carry On its Refined Performance?

The overall performance and handling of an SUV are essential factors to pay attention to as you make a buying decision, and the good news is that the 2019 Toyota RAV4 will live up to your high expectations. Most available trims for 2019 are equipped with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine along with four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The other primary option available is the hybrid engine with a continuously variable transmission. Compared to the 2018 model year, the battery pack has been updated for enhanced performance capabilities. In addition, the Adventure and Limited trims drop the four-wheel drive drivetrain and replace it with all-wheel drive, rear-drive disconnection and advanced torque vectoring.

Impressive Safety Tech

The importance of safety in your new SUV should not be overlooked. Toyota has improved on the Safety Sense feature that was in older model years. The new Safety Sense 2.0 cluster is equipped with additional features, and this includes dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assistance, pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, lane departure assistance, road sign assistance, pre-collision safety alert and more. This suite is combined with engine immobilization, an anti-theft system, airbags and more to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.