2019 toyota rav4 best-selling compact SUV receives a comprehensive makeover in 2019; among its improvements is now riding on Toyota’s TNGA platform and featuring hybrid power.
Every RAV4 comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 driver assistance technologies, such as pre-collision braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, auto high beams and road sign recognition.
Safety
The RAV4’s standard safety equipment goes far beyond government mandated items. It includes both driver knee airbag and passenger under-seat airbag as well as forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems as well as lane tracing technology which helps drivers stay within their lane by using road lines and car ahead as markers to guide movement within it.
Toyota has enhanced their high-strength TNGA platform to help minimize noise intrusion, and implemented sound damping materials throughout the cabin for improved noise isolation. Holes and gaps between parts have also been filled up for an overall quieter experience compared to earlier RAV4 iterations.
The hybrid model goes one step further with Predictive Efficient Drive technology, recognizing driving patterns and optimizing battery charging/discharging to maximize fuel economy.
Technology
Toyota has created an appealing compact SUV in the RAV4 with their efforts at distinguishing it with unique style and features, such as an innovative digital rearview mirror that changes from conventional to display mode; ventilated front seats; hands-free liftgate; new center console with side-by-side cup holders for rear seat passengers to feel more at home; larger door opening angles and wider cushioning areas are among others notable additions that set this car apart from its rivals.
2019 toyota rav4 Safety Sense 2.0 is standard equipment on hybrid models and includes full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and lane keep assist as well as low-light pedestrian detection, bicycle detection and road sign recognition.
2019 toyota rav4 provides an 8-inch infotainment system with an 11-speaker premium JBL audio system, offering Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration, but lacking Android Auto could diminish its appeal. They also offer a Wi-Fi hotspot which offers six months of free data (2GB monthly). Toyota offers six months of Wi-Fi hotspot free data; additionally Adventure and Limited gas models have more advanced AWD systems capable of sending up to 50 percent of power backwards or intelligently distributing it depending on road conditions – something Android Auto can’t match.
Comfort
Toyota has integrated small touches throughout its cabin that add up to significant improvements in daily comfort. For instance, its front seats offer both roominess and support with adjustable settings to meet drivers of various heights; additionally, heated versions add warmth for greater thigh coverage – something many drivers appreciate.
Entune 3.0, the standard multimedia system, includes Amazon Alexa integration and Apple CarPlay support. An upgrade to Entune 3.0 Audio Plus adds larger screen, SiriusXM radio streaming service, and embedded dynamic navigation features.
The RAV4 offers many amenities to enhance the driving experience, such as a panoramic sunroof, leather seats and heated steering wheel. My Limited test vehicle also featured an innovative digital display rearview mirror that easily switches between regular mirror and camera views with just the flick of a switch.
Style
Toyota’s fifth-generation RAV4 offers significant increases in comfort, with improved materials, quieter operation and roomier cabin space. You’ll find plenty of driver assistance technologies standard as well; every new RAV4 includes Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 which combines pre-collision warning, lane-keep assist and automatic high beams with road sign detection, adaptive cruise control and more – plus plenty of standard driver assistance features like pre-collision warning.
Toyota’s redesigned SUV takes styling cues from their truck lineup, with bolder forms and more aggressive shoulders. It looks particularly appealing in Adventure trim which adds rugged elements and larger wheels.
2019 toyota rav4 offers a new digital rearview mirror that projects an unobstructed video image onto the windshield; when necessary, however, you can flip down and return to normal view by flipping down its extension arm. Also standard features are a 4.2-inch color trip computer, Qi wireless charging technology, Apple CarPlay integration, rear-view camera with surround view capability as standard equipment and rear parking sensors with hands-free power tailgate feature and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle detection. Storage in-cabin is ample with multiple cupholders under armrest bin and shelves built into dashboard.
Value
2019 toyota rav4 is superior to its predecessor and, the hybrid iteration can achieve impressive combined fuel economy ratings of 41 mpg. The AWD Integrated Management system of this model controls engine, transmission and electric power steering components in such a way as to maximize both performance and fuel economy when driving on- and off-road terrain.
The standard Toyota XLE comes equipped with an impressive array of amenities, including wireless hotspot, five USB ports, a QI charging pad and a 7-inch touchscreen featuring Entune 3.0 and Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, Toyota provides its Safety Sense 2.0 suite which includes precollision with cyclist and pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control to enhance this vehicle’s safety credentials.
Limited models come equipped with an innovative digital display rearview mirror that flips down to display video feed from an overhead camera, giving drivers a much broader field of vision without being blocked by head or cargo obstructions.