Within the compact crossover class, the Toyota RAV4 is no doubt a deity. In fact, it's credited by many as one of the first of its kind, a true trendsetter among small SUVs.
Can the 2016 model continue to hold the throne in the face of ever-growing competition? Well, that's precisely the query MotorWeek set about addressing in their recent video review of the RAV4. See what they found in the clip below:
Indisputably one of its finest features, the RAV4's engine is altogether excellent. Coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, this 2.5-liter four-cylinder is rated at a respectable 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, though the SUV can be had with an all-wheel system, if you so prefer.
And while it may not be quite as frugal as the new hybrid variant, the traditional RAV4 is still exquisitely economical, as front-drive models should achieve and outstanding 26 mpg combined (23 city/30 highway).
If you'd like to learn more about this charming crossover, or wish to get behind the wheel of one, we encourage you to drop by our Cincinnati, OH dealership. Our automotive aficionados are ready to answer your every question about the RAV4, or any other Toyota model within the present portfolio.
