User-friendly and versatile, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is a popular compact crossover. The RAV4's priority on cabin comfort and cargo accommodation will appeal to family-oriented shoppers seeking day-to-day usefulness.
Overall performance is quite good in the RAV4. It comes equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (176 horsepower, 172 pound-feet of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission. It handles as well as most competitors and only trails the turbocharged entries in the class when it comes to acceleration. Handling is a strength on the RAV4; it is well balanced and predictable, making it easy to drive.
On the inside, the RAV's cabin is large for the driver and the front passenger. Rear seat room is also generous. The addition of leather in this Limited model is a big step up for the RAV4 in both materials and design.
Standard features include dual-zone climate control, improved seat contours, the enhanced Entune multimedia system, 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, navigation, driver-seat memory functions, and leather-covered dash, shifter, seats and steering wheel. Also featured as standard equipment, include a forward collision mitigation system, lane departure warning, automatic high beams and adaptive cruise.