Toyota’s most adventurous SUV is getting a newer, more aggressive look for the 2022 model year. If you scrutinize cars for sale in Orange County, particularly the Toyota RAv4’s sales figures for the U.S. and Europe, you will immediately understand that this is one of Toyota’s most successful models. The sales reps of Orange County cars for sale tell us that in 2020 the RAV4 was the best sold SUV in the United States for the fourth consecutive year, while in Europe, it’s in the top three most popular Toyota models.
Therefore no one is really surprised to see Toyota attempt to enhance the model further and come up with more innovative easy to woo customers. In the Japanese car company’s most recent effort, the RAV4 Adventure, Toyota claims it “reinforces the model’s “go anywhere” spirit with stand-out rugged styling that’s ready for life in the great outdoors.”
Driving
The model is similar to the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which means it will provide all the updates that are coming with the 2022 model year. Also, it combines an efficient yet powerful hybrid powertrain that combines electric motors and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine for an output of 222 horsepower. The model is also offered with an AWD-i drive, an additional compact electric motor on the rear axle. Moreover, it has a towing capacity of 1,650 kg (or about 3,600 pounds).
The RAV4 has an optional upgraded all-wheel-drive system consisting of rear-axle torque vectoring and more advanced traction control systems with selectable terrain settings and hill descent control. These systems, along with excellent ground clearance, provide a small SUV with the RAV4 Adventure with above-average off-road ability.
The EPA estimates the RAV4 will achieve 27-30 mpg in combined city/highway driving, depending on the powertrain and trim level. At best, it is 32.3 mpg, and at worst, it is 25.6 mpg. So, to get a clearer idea, an all-wheel-drive Adventure carrying three people, equipment, and luggage for more than 7,000 miles over a variety of road and weather conditions would probably average 28.6 mpg.
Technology
When you encounter the infotainment system inside the 2021 RAV4 Adventure, you’ll quickly realize that the combination of touchscreen and fixed buttons is effortless to learn without examining the owner’s manual. Also, if you can’t live without your phone(like most of us nowadays), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration are available as standard features.
Moreover, you receive Toyota’s standard suite of driver aids as standard as well. It consists of automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control that works down to 0 mph, automatic high beams, drowsy driver detection, lane-keeping assist, and something called Line Tracing Assist, an active (but not active) hands-free) steering aid.
In the cabin, Toyota concentrated on providing comfort and ease with brand new power adjustment for the front passenger seat, LED lighting, illuminated window control switches and new, USB-C ports perfect for charging phones and devices while on the go. The new model also embraces detailed changes introduced throughout the RAV4 range for 2022, including LED front fog lights and new projector-type LED headlights. A new 10-spoke alloy wheel design will be installed in bright silver or gloss black according to equipment grade.
Comfort
Cars for sale in Orange County, particularly the RAV4 have an excellent driving position and spaciousness, and it’s easy to get in and out of. The ease of entry and exit is all good. The driver’s seat and steering wheel have an excellent adjustment range, but tall drivers might want a tad more of each. Outward visibility is impressive.
The audio system and climate system controls are two separate things, and everything else is where you would expect to find them. The layout of controls is very user-friendly with large and easy-to-read labeling. The big rubberized climate control knobs are fantastic too.
The RAV4’s cargo hold is almost the largest in its class. You get 37.5 cubic feet with the rear seats up, and a generous 69.8 cubic feet with them stowed. The RAV4 is also a breeze to load because of its low cargo floor. In the front, the cabin has various shelves and bins to manage and hold essential road-trip paraphernalia. If you’re planning on towing, particular versions of the RAV4 can pull up to 3,500 pounds, which is above average for a small SUV.
If you are a parent to young children, you will adore cars for sale in Orange County like the RAV4. It is easy to find and connect safety seats to the lower car seat anchors. Similarly, tethering to the three upper anchors is uncomplicated. Forward-facing seats and boosters fit effortlessly, but installing a rear-facing infant seat on the passenger side will most likely need to move the front seat up.
Overall
The most recent changes on the 2022 Toyota RAV4 maintain the force of the world’s best-selling SUV. Way back in 1994, the original RAV4 set the bar in the market for recreational SUVs with car-like liveliness and swiftness, an advancement that has since brought home more than 10 million global sales. It has also managed to keep its zest for innovation as the first model in its segment to make hybrid-electric power available. The new Toyota RAV4 Adventure and the refreshed RAV4 model range will start to roll out in the first quarter of 2022. Prices and further details will be announced when we get closer to the on-sale date.