2019 Rav 4. Tacoma’s face, Highlander’s eyes on a Cherokee’s body

Point valid.
You’d have to spend an extra 5k-7k on a limited edition or less and get the trail for that tech. Gas mileage is huge though, have to agree. Probably why it’s the biggest saler for Toyota!

 

I like the older RAV4 with the V6. Over 260 hp IIRC.

 

There’s no replacement over displacement...eh?

 

I showed my folks the new Rav yesterday and my mother said the same thing . I persoanlly like the looks better, but I can see the lines as OP stated

 

Will 285s fit without rubbing? Hahaha

 

I actually like it too. Unfortunately by the time you get the AWD model you're probably pushing Taco prices.

 

I doubt the prices will change much from what they currently are, this is the most competitive segment in the car market. Around here you can get a base model AWD Rav4 for 23 and change all day long.

 

Dammit! You beat me to it!

 

269 HP 3.5 2GR-FE. Ask me how I know lol.

That thing was quick for a small SUV.

 

yes guy ... pocket rocket ... not so much on the gas mileage

We have a '16 with the 4cy good enough in "SPORT" mode ... gas mileage is awesome in "ECO" / hwy cruising. Driven it to Florida from Ontario - smooth on the HWY

Will get '19+ when the lease is up

 

I think Toyota used a minivan engine in the RAV4. An engine meant for a 4000 lb vehicle put in a lighter RAV4. For a little while it was one of the fastest stock vehicles Toyota had available in the USA.

 

Highway mileage wasn't bad at all with the V6. I owned one. For the extra power, I'll take that 1-2MPG hit all day long with the V6 (compare 4WD models on both 4 and 6 cyl):

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_RAV4.shtml

 

Around 6.5 - 6.8 sec 0-60. The Camry at the time with the same engine was faster.

 

This is the only reason we keep ours..and it would feel like we’re giving away a perfectly good vehicle. No significant issues with a 2010 Sport at 110k Miles. Brakes are undersized a bit and will eventually warp...other than that we got a good one.