2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited
Toyota RAV4 Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.5L
FWD
Gasoline
100,025 Miles
LC078355P
2T3Y1RFV6LC078355
Limited
Features & Options
- Fixed Antenna;Aerodynamic Body Panels;Color-keyed Bumpers;Chrome Door Handles;Integrated Fog Lights;Privacy tint; rear Glass;Color-keyed Grille;Automatic Headlights;High beam Headlights;LED Headlights;Liftgate w/liftglass Liftgate/Tailgate;Liftgate; power Liftgate/Tailgate;Puddle Lights;Color-keyed Mirrors;Foldaway Mirrors;Heated Mirrors;In-glass turn signal Mirrors;Power Mirrors;Color-keyed Roof Rack/Rails;Integrated Spoiler;Rear Spoiler;235/55R19 Tire Size;Temporary Tire Size - Spare;All Season Steel belted radial Tires;Mud & Snow Tires;Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Towing;Overfenders; color-keyed Wheel Flares;Alloy; Chrome Wheel Material;19 Wheel Size;Multi-spoke Wheels;Intermittent; rear Wipers;Variable intermittent; front Wipers;Air filter Air Conditioning;Automatic Air Conditioning;Dual zone Air Conditioning;Pollen sensor Air Conditioning;Center Armrests;Controls; voice-activated Audio;Digital media auxiliary jack Audio;JBL Audio - Brand;Premium Audio - Brand;AM/FM Audio - Radio;HD Audio - Radio;11 Audio - Speakers;Amplifier Audio - Speakers;Subwoofer(s) Audio - Speakers;USB port Capabilities/Wiring;WiFi Capabilities/Wiring;Cover Cargo Area;Net(s) Cargo Area;Storage Cargo Area;Analog Clock;Alexa Communication;Bluetooth; hands-free phone Communication;Wireless Communication;Center Consoles;Overhead Consoles;Storage Consoles;Tray Consoles;8 Cupholders;Programmed Defoggers;Rear Defoggers;Cruise range Displays;Eco Shift indicator Displays;Engine temperature Displays;LCD Displays;Low fuel indicator Displays;Maintenance interval Displays;Multi-information Displays;Outside temperature Displays;Touch Screen Displays;Carpet Floor Mats;HomeLink Garage Door Opener;Universal Garage Door Opener;Vents; rear Heat/Ventilation Systems;Analog Instrument Panels;Driver Information Center Instrument Panels;Odometer Instrument Panels;Speedometer Instrument Panels;Tachometer Instrument Panels;Trip odometer(s) Instrument Panels;Warning lights Instrument Panels;Ambient Lights;Cargo Lights;Dome Lights;Footwell Lights;Map Lights;Overhead Lights;Reading; front Lights;Auto-dimming Mirrors;Rearview Mirrors;Moonroof; power Moonroof/Sunroof;GPS Navigation;Door Power Locks;12-volt; 3 Power Outlet(s);8-way adjuster; power Seats - Driver;Lumbar support; power Seats - Driver;Memory-activated Seats - Driver;Buckets Seats - Front;Heated Seats - Front;4-way adjuster; manual Seats - Passenger;60/40 split-folding Seats - Rear;Fold flat Seats - Rear;Reclining Seats - Rear;Tilt/telescoping Steering Column;Color-keyed Steering Wheel;Controls; audio Steering Wheel;Controls; phone Steering Wheel;Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel;Multi-spoke Steering Wheel;Glovebox Storage;Pockets; door Storage;Pockets; seatback Storage;Seat cushion; front Storage;Safety Connect; 3-years Subscriptions;SiriusXM Satellite radio; 3-month trial Subscriptions;Headliner; color-keyed Trim;Shift knob; leather-wrapped Trim;Leather-trimmed Upholstery;Dual Visors;Extendable Visors;Mirror; illuminated Visors;Sliding Visors;Fasten seatbelt Warning Chimes;Power Windows;Quarter; rear Windows;Disc; vented Brakes;Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Brakes;Electronic Park Brakes;Quick Brake Assist Brakes;Brakes - ABS;Power-assisted Brakes - Front;Dynamic Cruise Control;Front Wheel Drive System;ULEV Emissions;Chrome Exhaust;Dual outlets Exhaust;Welded steel unibody Frame;Push-button start Ignition;Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI) Ignition;2-year/25;000-mile - Complimentary Maintenance;Electric Power Steering (EPS) Steering;Rack & pinion Steering;3-Point Seat Belts in All Positions;Advanced Airbag - Driver;Seat mounted Airbag - Front Driver Side;Advanced Airbag - Front Passenger;Seat mounted Airbag - Front Passenger Side;Side Curtain Airbags;Supplemental Restraint System Airbags;Locks; rear doors Child Safety Features;LATCH Child Seat Anchors;Outboard Child Seat Anchors;Top tether; rear Child Seat Anchors;Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensors;Pre-Collision System Crash Sensors;Engine Immobilizing System;SmartKey System Keys;Driver Knee Bolsters;Daytime running lights Lights;Automatic Locks;Cross Traffic Alert Mfr Trademark;Smart Stop Technology Mfr Trademark;Star Safety System Mfr Trademark;Blind Spot Assist Monitors;Lane Change Assist Monitors;Lane Departure System Monitors;Tire pressure Monitors;Camera; rearview Parking Features;Park Assist Parking Features;Sonar system Parking Features;Illuminated Remote Keyless Entry;Panic Button Remote Keyless Entry;Sensors Rollover Protection;ALR/ELR; passenger Safety Belt Systems;Anchors; adjustable Safety Belt Systems;ELR; driver Safety Belt Systems;Force Limiters; front Safety Belt Systems;Pretensioners; front Safety Belt Systems;Alarm Security Systems;Anti-theft Security Systems;Door Beams Side-Impact Protection;Traction Control System (TRAC) Traction Control;Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Traction Control
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2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Review
When I first drove the new RAV4 last year, it was apparent that Toyota infused it with a real dose of SUV. Other than Jeep, this class generally puts 4-wheeling on the back burner, but this one has some real chops so Toyota has taken it a step further; this is the new RAV4 TRD Off-Road.Toyota Racing Development, or TRD for short, was founded in the U.S. in 1979 and was put in charge of improving production vehicles for more performance. But it wasn’t until 1997 that customers could buy a Tacoma straight from the dealer that was outfitted with TRD parts, and thus the TRD Off-Road Package was born.
Flash ahead to 2020 and Toyota offers 3 TRD Off-Road models; Tacoma, 4Runner and now the RAV4. Unlike the TRD Pro models, the Off-Roads are more tepid in their approach. When the RAV4 was redesigned last year, Toyota introduced an Adventure model equipped with additional ground clearance, a more advanced all-wheel drive system, rugged appearance, and greater towing capacity.
The biggest difference between this TRD and the less adventurous Adventure Grade is that this one comes equipped with shocks and springs that are designed to better handle rough terrain. It also includes new bump stops for a smoother ride and better protection of your components. And of course, you also get these TRD wheels and off-road tires.
With the same 8.6” of underbody clearance, torque vectoring all-wheel drive system with Multi-terrain Select, downhill assist control and 3,500 pounds trailer towing, the TRD is a little chunkier looking, comes in exclusive colors such as this Magnetic Gray with Ice Edge Roof, and includes Hill Start Assist Control. Inside there are TRD all-weather floor mats and cargo mat and some amazingly comfortable seats wearing black SofTex with the TRD logo.
So while there’s nothing all too off-road crazy going on here, this RAV4 is certainly more capable than the vast majority of its competitors with the Jeep Compass and Subaru Forester being the outliers. These new Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires are likely the TRD’s most distinguishing attribute in that they provide the footwear needed to tackle the trail without sacrificing open road drivability. They’re also Severe Snow rated. The Bird’s Eye view camera with perimeter scan is also another ace in the hole for both sizing up obstacles and parking spaces. And though there’s no low range gearing, the slow-speed drive modes tailored for mud & sand and rock & dirt do well to set the driver up for success. You can monitor the torque distribution up here. As for the TRD suspension components, they don’t stand out as anything extraordinary on or off-road. I’d describe the ride quality as OK.
The engine; yeah, this is the RAV4’s missing link. It’s slow, incredibly noisy and paired to a transmission that’s doing it no favors. So the TRD is kind of a Jekyll and Hyde scenario; you’ll love driving it out here but much less so anywhere else.
Same complaints as my first time around but perhaps a little stronger: this 203 horsepower 4-cylinder has to pull the most weight here and its asthmatic sounds and deliberate acceleration start to grate on you. Combine that with poor highway manners and lots of wind noise and the TRD will have you wishing for more mud time where it’s a joy to drive. This one is also the least fuel-efficient RAV4 rated at 27mpg in combined driving.
Loaded with all of the extras including the 2-tone roof, this RAV4 stickers for $41,485. That includes the best front seats in the segment, hands-down…upholstered in a synthetic material they’re soft and supportive. Absolutely perfect. But that doesn’t include a height adjustable passenger seat or memory settings.
Yeah, there’s some sticker shock here despite the nearly fully-loaded flavor. Though the infotainment is CarPlay compatible and simple, the graphics look low res and the screens are dim and hard to see in sunlight. The driver assistive features are also robust but the dynamic cruise control with lane keep assist is perhaps the crudest on the market. I also wish some of these buttons, like the one for the camera, were somewhere on the right for easier access. The rear seats are spacious and comfortable and the cargo area equally well-sized with a power liftgate.
But if this is the kind of small SUV fun you’re after, a Jeep Compass Trailhawk may be a better bet and at the very least is definitely worth a look.