2018 Toyota RAV4 near Colorado Springs
Overview
For 2018, Toyota has redesigned its crossover SUV, and adds a new trim level, called the RAV4 Adventure. Designed specifically for off-roading and other exploration, it has an outdoorsy look combined with a lifted suspension, lower body guards and a tow prep package, making it an excellent choice for weekend adventures near Colorado Springs. This compact SUV sits below the larger Toyota Highlander and above the subcompact C-HR, and you can find out more about this spacious, dependable and capable vehicle in this 2018 RAV4 review.
Interior
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a newly redesigned and more refined interior. Customers can choose from tan or gray colored seats with black contrast accents or all black seats with red stitching. Toyota also added a few other optional interior features for this new model year, including power heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a windshield wiper de-icer. Standard and optional interior features include Bluetooth connectivity for easy music streaming and hands-free calling, a rearview camera for increased visibility when reversing, an infotainment system with either a 6.1-inch or 7-inch touchscreen, sunroof, a programmable power liftgate, and a 4.2-inch driver information display on the instrument cluster. The interior feels spacious, more spacious than previous year?s models, and all of the controls and buttons are designed ergonomically, so everything?s within easy reach of the driver. Cargo space in the RAV4 is considerable, with 38.4 cu. ft. behind the split-folding rear seats.
Exterior
Minor exterior changes are expected for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 near Colorado Springs. It comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and an optional 360-degree camera for a clear view around the entire exterior. The Adventure trim level is offered in black, gray, silver, white, and red exterior paint colors. Also on the Adventure is black headlight and fog light bezels as well as bigger flares over their 18-inch wheels.
Mechanical
Towing ability is considerable for the Toyota RAV4 near Colorado Springs, useful for light trailers or taking short trips to a campground or even for hauling trash and yard waste to the local transfer station. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 1500 pounds, while the hybrid trim can haul 1750 pounds. Front-wheel drive is standard on all models of the RAV4, while all-wheel drive is optional. The SE trim has a specialized sport-tuned suspension to improve the 2018 RAV4?s handling, while the Adventure trim features greater ground clearance for off-roading and tougher terrain thanks to its raised suspension. Many reviewers have noted that the braking mechanism on the hybrid trim are very smooth and well calibrated as they transition between regenerative and mechanical braking.
Powertrain
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5L I4 engine that produces 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque, and it pairs to a six-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifting and control. The hybrid trim level of this vehicle takes the same engine, the 2.5L I4, and combines it with three electric motors that help it produce a bit more horsepower, at 194, and instead of an automatic transmission, replaces it with a CVT. The hybrid and CVT configurations deliver a vehicle that?s economical on fuel.
Safety
As with the 2017 version of this vehicle, this year?s model comes standard with Toyota?s suite of electronic safety features for keeping the driver and all passengers safe while on the road. These features include automatic emergency braking if an accident is imminent and the driver isn?t able to apply the brakes quickly enough, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, thanks to a sensor on the front, that lets you know if there?s a pedestrian crossing the street or crossing behind the rear of your vehicle, as well as several features that are useful for highway driving, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and blind spot detection. Although this model of the Toyota RAV4 has not been rated by the IIHS or NHTSA as of yet, it?s expected to earn similar ratings as the 2017 model, which received a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS and a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA. Equipped with active driver assistance and safety features, the Toyota RAV4 will continue to be one of the safest crossover SUVs on the market. All vehicles also have trailer sway control and hill-start assist control as standard equipment, most useful on the Adventure trim when navigating rough outdoor terrain or towing a light trailer for weekend getaways.
2018 Toyota RAV4 near Colorado Springs
You can find excellent choices from our collection of 2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles in Colorado Springs. As explained in this 2018 RAV4 review, it?s a car that offers a lot in terms of a spacious interior, several trim options with excellent equipment and superior safety ratings. Call or stop by our dealership today near Colorado Springs to test drive a brand new 2018 Toyota RAV4 and discover how it can meet all your driving needs and wants, as outlined in this 2018 RAV4 review.