The 2017 Toyota RAV4 handles extremely well. In fact, it’s only outpowered by the turbocharges in its class in terms of acceleration. As far as accommodations, the RAV4 is spacious and comfortable enough for long road trips. Speaking of road trips, don’t worry about running out of room for all of your gear because the RAV4 has outstanding cargo space.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Compact SUV
MSRP
Starting at $24, 110
MPG
Up to 23 city / 30 highway
Fuel Type
Unleaded Regular
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Horsepower
Up to 176 hp
Towing Capacity
1,500 lbs
Engine Options
I-4 2.5 L/152
Body types
& Trim Options
LE, XLE, LE AWD, XLE AWD, SE FWD, SE AWD, Limited FWD, Limited AWD, Platinum FWD, Platinum AWD
Awards & Rankings
- NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
Dimensions
184″ L x 73″ W x 67-68″ H
Features & Specs
Interior
- 1st row LCD monitors
- 2 seatback storage pockets
- 2nd row LCD monitors
- 6 speakers
- Air filtration
- AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player
- Analog display
- Cargo area concealed storage
- Cargo space lights
- Carpet floor trim
- CD player
- Cloth door trim insert
- Compass
- Cruise control
- Day-night rearview mirror
- Distance pacing
- Door mirrors
- Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors
- Driver foot rest
- Dual zone air conditioning
- Engine immobilizer
- Entune selective service internet access
- Fabric seat trim
- Fixed 3rd row windows
- Front and rear cupholders
- Front center armrest
- Front map lights
- Full carpet floor covering
- Full cloth headliner
- Full floor console
- Covered storage
- Mini overhead console w/storage
- 3 12v DC power outlets
- Gauges
- Engine coolant temp
- Inclinometer
- Odometer
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Trip odometer
- Heated leather steering wheel
- Homelink garage door transmitter
- HVAC (underseat ducts)
- Integrated roof antenna
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather/metal-look gear shift knob
- Leatherette door trim insert
- Manual adjustable front head restraints
- Manual air conditioning
- Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
- Mp3 decoder
- Outside temp gauge
- Power rear windows
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Radio data system
- Remote keyless entry
- Illuminated entry
- Illuminated ignition switch
- Integrated key transmitter
- Panic button
- Seats w/cloth back material
- Smart device integration
- Softex seat trim
- Speed sensitive volume
- Split-bench front facing rear seat
- Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
- Trip computer
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Urethane gear shift knob
- Valet function
- Voice activated radio
- Wireless phone connectivity
Exterior
- 4 doors
- Black bodyside cladding
- Body-colored door handles
- Body-colored front and rear bumpers with black rub strip
- Bodyside cladding
- Convex driver and passenger mirror
- Fully galvanized steel body material
- Grille (body-colored w/chrome accents)
- Liftgate rear cargo door
- Power remote folding side-view door mirrors
- Rear cargo liftgate
- Rear lip spoiler
- Roof rack rails only
- Spoiler
- Wheel well moldings
Safety
- 3 rear head restraints
- 3-point rear center seatbelt
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- ABS and driveline traction control
- Adjustable front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Break resistant glass
- Compact spare tire
- Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag
- Daytime running lights
- Driver and passenger front-impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Four-wheel ABS brakes
- Front disc brakes
- Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Height adjustable front seatbelts
- Immobilizer
- Knee airbag
- Manual adjustable front head restraints
- Occupant sensing airbags
- Panic alarm
- Power door locks
- Pre-Collision System (PCS) forward collision mitigation
- Rear child safety locks
- Remote activated perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags
- Side-impact bars
- Spare tire mounted inside under cargo
- Tailgate/rear door lock
- Traction control
Optional
- 2 wireless headphones
- 2nd row LCD monitor
- A/V remote
- Bodyside moldings
- Entertainment system with DVD
- First aid kit
- Front and rear mud flaps
- Headphones
- Paint with stripe
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Pinstripe
- Real-time weather display
- Running boards
- Security system
- SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player
- Smart device navigation mirroring
Is the 2017 Toyota Rav4 right for you?
Pros
- Descent fuel economy
- Quiet on the road
- Reclining rear seats
- Smooth ride
- Standard high-tech safety features
- Tons of cargo space
Cons
- Modest acceleration
- No rear seat vents
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