Used Toyota Rav4 Buying Guide

• Choose a fifth-generation used RAV4 for a sporty yet efficient performance, modern smartphone integration, and roomy comfort!
• The fourth-generation used RAV4 models are also known for their comfortable ride. These crossovers gradually introduced modern safety aids and new trim models, including the rugged RAV4 Adventure.

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 launched the fifth generation of these compact crossovers with sporty new exterior styling, a punchy (yet thrifty) new engine, and updated driver safety aids. The new 203-horsepower four-cylinder engine helps your used RAV4 earn up to 30 mpg combined (27 city/34 highway). A hybrid powertrain is also available to enhance fuel savings, helping you earn up to 37 mpg combined (38 city/35 highway). Compared to previous model years, these used RAV4s introduce modern smartphone connectivity, via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto!

Throughout this generation, Toyota updated the RAV4 to keep it competitive. Here’s a list of major changes, according to model year:

• 2023: A bigger, 10.5-inch central touchscreen and digital instrument cluster become available. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity becomes standard.
• 2022: A 9-inch central touchscreen is now optional.
• 2020: The TRD Off-Road trim model joins the lineup. Android Auto becomes standard equipment.

When the RAV4 launched its fourth generation, this sporty crossover introduced a range of competitive upgrades! For starters, these used RAV4 have more power than previous model years. They also make comfort a priority, offering commuters hours of seating support and easy-to-use tech features.

As this generation wore on, the RAV4 became increasingly modern. At the outset, safety features like blind-spot monitoring were optional for the highest trim models. But by 2017, though, most safety systems had become standard equipment!

Here’s a look at the major updates from each model year:

• 2018: The trail-friendly Adventure trim model debuts. The sporty SE enjoys 0.4 inches of increased ride height.
• 2017: Forward collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams become standard equipment. The luxurious Platinum trim model debuts.
• 2016: A mid-cycle refresh gives the RAV4 new styling, a newly available (to the SE and Limited) Toyota Safety Sense package, and a new SE trim model. The RAV4 Hybrid debuts.
• 2015: The XLE trim is now available with a power liftgate. A Blizzard Pearl appearance package is available for the Limited. A revised front-end helps improve safety scores.
• 2014: The Limited is available with a new Technology package that adds automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-departure warning systems.