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2019 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota radically remakes its best-selling U.S. model, the RAV4 midsize CUV, giving it a blockier, more rugged appearance and in the case of the Adventure grade, good off-road capability. Meanwhile, the Adventure and XSE Hybrid get fun, progressive interior designs.
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RAV4 comes in variety of grades, all non-hybrids on sale in December.
Adventure grade with torque-vectoring AWD respectable off-roader, tackles rutted hill with ease.
Blue accented seats, blue stitching jazz up XSE Hybrid interior.
Toyota Dynamic Force 2.5L makes CUV feel underpowered, has high torque peak in non-hybrid models.
Major design change for 2019 RAV4s is forward-raked D-pillar, which hampers head space.
Limited grade of RAV4 has more conventional gray interior compared with orange and blue Adventure, XSE Hybrid interiors.
Outward visibility improved for 2019 RAV4 thanks to new window at base of A-pillar.
Low-resolution touchscreen disappointing element of new RAV4 interior.
Diamond design decorates speaker grate inside Limited grade hybrid.
Smaller battery pack placed under rear seats adds 2 cu.-ft. to hybrid's cargo area vs. outgoing model.
Split horizontal bars distinguish Adventure grade grille from those of other grades.
XSE hybrid sportiest of all RAV4 grades, with standard black roof and black accents, plus most total horsepower.
XSE hybrid sportiest of all RAV4 grades, with standard black roof and black accents, plus most total horsepower.
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