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Updates on our long-term fleet
MT
Android Auto will be
standard on the 2020 RAV4.
But if you get a 2019 model,
we hope you have an iPhone;
Android Auto is not available.
We suppose it’s not the end of
the world, but using Bluetooth
just feels silly now that both
CarPlay and Android Auto are
so widely available.
Under the hood, a 2.5-liter
four-cylinder engine comes
paired with an eight-speed
automatic. Making 203 hp and
184 lb-ft of torque, it’s far from
ARRIVAL: 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD the most energetic crossover
we’ve driven. Over the year,
we’ll have to see if it can keep
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB Fuel Econ: pre-collision system with up with our demands and if
25/33/28 mpg pedestrian detection, adaptive it’s as fuel efficient as its EPA
cruise control, lane departure rating suggests. We’ll also
“Will America’s best-selling alert with steering assist, lane report how much it costs to
crossover live up to its reputation?
We’re about to find out.” Kelly Lin tracing assist, automatic high- operate during the year.
beams, and road sign assist. We’ll tell you a few things
Base price $29,945 As tested $31,509 Blind-spot monitoring with we like about our tester right
rear cross-traffic alert rounds off the bat. It may not be
orry, Toyota, but Although the RAV4 isn’t our out standard safety goodies. everyone’s first choice, but
S we’re going to start by top pick, it’s definitely winning On top of these features, don’t you think the Lunar
mentioning the thorn the sales race. The RAV4 is we tacked on some carpet Rock paint color is a nice
in your side, the Honda the best-selling vehicle in its floormats and the $1,295 change of pace? The ambig-
CR-V. How can we ignore the segment. In fact, the RAV4 was XLE Convenience package, uous hue looks more green,
elephant in the room? In two the best-selling non-pickup bringing an eight-way blue, or gray depending on
recent MotorTrend compari- vehicle in the U.S. in 2018. power-adjustable driver’s seat the lighting. The RAV4 also
sons, the CR-V took the crown Toyota completely overhauled with lumbar support, heated has a tight turning radius and
over the RAV4, and we’ve the RAV4 for the 2019 model front seats, and a height- is easy to park. Stay tuned for
concluded the Honda is the year, moving it to a new plat- adjustable power liftgate. All more in-depth insights, and
best vehicle in the segment. form that greatly improves in all, our RAV4 comes out to a find out whether I can survive
It’s on this note that the 2019 the drive experience. The SUV pretty reasonable $31,509. a year without Android Auto.
Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD enters received new engines, a more 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD
our long-term fleet. That said, compelling design, and even a Vehicle Layout Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV
I’ve been driving it for a few little off-road appeal. Engine 2.5L/203-hp/184-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4 Transmission
8-speed automatic Curb Weight 3,500 lb (MT est) Wheelbase
weeks now, and I’m enjoying it. Our XLE tester is one
105.9 in 0-60 MPH 8.0 sec (MT est) Energy Cons, City/Hwy
Maybe there are hidden trea- step up from the base RAV4. 135/102 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb 0.69 lb/mile
sures we haven’t yet explored? Standard features are simple:
a 7.0-inch touchscreen with
Apple CarPlay, six speakers, Height 66.9”
fabric seats, a power moonroof,
keyless entry and ignition, and
dual-zone automatic climate
control. Standard LED head-
lights and daytime running PAUL LAGUETTE
lights add a little style. It also
comes with Toyota Safety
Sense 2.0, which includes a
Length 180.9”
86 MOTORTREND.COM FEBRUARY 2020 Width 73.4”
