The new 2024 Toyota RAV4 is a practical, affordable, and easy-to-use SUV well-known in the greater Clarksville and Russellville area. At Toyota of Hopkinsville, we've reviewed the new 2024 RAV4 comprehensively to give you a peek at why you should consider it for your next small SUV.
Trim Levels
The new RAV4 is available in six gas-powered trim levels. The LE is the base trim and features a direct shift eight-speed auto transmission, which is electronically controlled. The all-wheel drive system and multi-terrain select (MTS) modes are available in the LE trim. The XLE comes next and has 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with a silver finish. It also features LED projector headlights and a blind spot monitor (BSM).
Next is the XLE Premium, which has a power tilt-and-slide moonroof, SofTex-trimmed seats, and 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with a metallic finish. After the XLE Premium is the Adventure, which also has 19-inch alloys. But instead of multi-spokes and a metallic finish, it has five spokes and multi-black accents.
The Limited trim level's 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels have a metallic finish similar to XLE Premium wheels. The Limited model also features a 10.5-inch audio multimedia and available dynamic torque vectoring AWD (TV-AWD). The TRD Off-Road variation is the top-spec model and features TV-AWD, a TRD-tuned MacPherson strut front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension. It also comes with 18-inch six-spoke matte-black alloy wheels.
Performance
Under the hood of the 2024 RAV4 is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain, which generates 203 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque. The powertrain pairs with an eight-speed auto transmission and a front-wheel-drive system, which is standard on all trims except the TRD Off-Road and Adventure, which rely on the AWD system.
A simple AWD system is optional on the XLE Premium, XLE, and LE trims. However, the TRD Off-Road, Limited, and Adventure models have a more complex AWD setup with torque vectoring. The standard MTS modes on AWD gas models also help enhance the performance of the RAV4 by allowing you to pick one of the four modes – normal, snow, rock & dirt, and mud.
Design
Drivers in Russellville love vehicles with thoughtful interiors, and the 2024 RAV4 exceeds expectations in this area. Top-notch materials such as the available sofTex-trimmed seats are throughout the SUV's interior.
The interior also offers adequate comfort through features such as innovative passenger seats with four-way adjusters and well-thought-out driver seats with eight-way adjusters. Other exciting interior features include heated and ventilated rear and front seats, an LED-lit interior, an intuitive passenger shelf and storage tray, and available dual-zone climate control.
As for the exterior, the new RAV4 boasts a sporty design that stands out from the crowd. All its four corners feature muscular fenders, which give it an aggressive, distinct look. The dual exhaust system is chrome-tipped and nicely placed underneath the rear bumper to serve its purpose while showing the RAV4's powerful look.
The rear modern and spoiler LED taillights create a distinctive finish, which further enhances the aesthetics of the SUV and improves safety at the same time. At the front, the RAV4's design blends style and function through LED projector headlights, which are sleek during the day and sharper than anticipated at night.
Safety Features
The available BSM features rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) and is one of the prominent features of the RAV4 SUV. With it, drivers in Clarksville can drive with peace of mind, knowing they will be alerted of vehicles in the RAV4's blind spot. The standard star safety system is another feature that takes safety levels inside the RAV4 to new heights.
The standard star-safety system comprises six advanced safety features, including an anti-lock brake system (ABS), brake assist (BA), smart stop technology (SST), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), traction control (TRAC), and enhanced vehicle stability control (VSC). The 2024 RAV4 also features an advanced airbag system, which has eight airbags to keep the driver and passengers safe.
If you are looking for a vehicle with distinctive looks and able to serve its purpose, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 is for you. Visit Toyota of Hopkinsville today for a test drive.
