Adventure awaits, and the 2018 Toyota RAV4 is ready to go. Packed with exciting in-cabin technologies, outfitted with advanced safety features, powered by an energetic and efficient 2.5L engine, and full of versatile potential, RAV4 is your partner in play. Available in six dynamic models – including front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Toyota RAV4 boasts a refreshed exterior, premium soft-touch interior materials, exciting new technology, advanced safety features and more. Embrace a fun, energetic drive with your choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive models –with RAV4 as your partner in play. For all of the benefits of RAV4 and even greater fuel efficiency, consider the RAV4 Hybrid.
Toyota's dynamic design direction is on full display in the 2018 RAV4. Freshly updated from its redesigned front and rear fenders down to its restyled wheels, the RAV4's sturdy frame and athletic stance is balanced by its streamlined style.
The new RAV4 cuts a robust and prominent figure from every angle. Sculpted and sleek, athletic and agile, all models feature new, sharper front and rear bumper design, a shark-fin antenna, and new wheel designs.
The all-new RAV4 SE model makes an even more striking impression. Starting with a sporty front grille, the SE's energetic spirit extends to unique 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, daytime running lights and LED tail lamps.
The RAV4 features a rear liftgate with a low liftover height providing easy access to the spacious cargo area. For even greater convenience, XLE and Limited grades feature a one-touch power rear liftgate with programmable memory height settings.
A quiet interior starts with the exterior. Extensive use of high tensile steel gives the RAV4 a body structure that's both strong and light. Additional sound-deadening materials and an acoustic windshield dramatically reduce the transmission of road and wind noise into the passenger cabin.
Make tracks and turn heads with RAV4's refreshed wheel designs. The RAV4 XLE models sport 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, while 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels adorn the AWD SE and AWD Limited models.
Inside the 2018 RAV4, a newly refreshed interior awaits you. Improved interior design surrounds you alongside an array of advanced technology – all wrapped up in premium soft touch materials – adding to significant cargo capacity and spacious accommodations for five.
Driver comfort and convenience begins with RAV4's premium materials and soft-touch surfaces, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® controls, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel covering on all but the LE model. A unique two-tier dash transitions seamlessly into a cockpit-style driver area that boasts an array of user-friendly, driver-centric features including a tachometer, ECO drive monitor, overhead sunglass storage, front sun visors with extenders, and clear blue night illumination for all controls and gauges for easy visibility.
The rear liftgate opens to reveal 1,090L of cargo capacity (2,080L when rear seats are folded down), complete with deck hooks to keep everything in its place. You'll also find an abundance of compartments, pockets and cup holders throughout the Toyota RAV4's interior to keep smaller items safe, secure and free from prying eyes.
Short trip or long haul, RAV4's seats are designed for maximum comfort and support. On LE models, the driver's seat features 6-way manual adjustments, while the LE Upgrade Package adds heated front cloth seats. XLE models feature heated front sport seats covered in premium fabric along with an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat. SE and Limited models add to this with SoftTex seat surfaces and accent stitching.
With the RAV4, rear seat passengers are not an afterthought. In fact, they'll enjoy an abundance of legroom along with a 60/40 split fold second row seat with a reclining seat back so they can tailor their own comfort zone.
XLE, SE and Limited models feature dual-zone automatic climate control that enables driver and front passenger to create their own ideal environment, along with a power moonroof for a refreshing open-air experience.
The RAV4 puts enhanced performance and improved fuel efficiency at your fingertips. Agile in the city and athletic on the highway, RAV4 is also equipped with an advanced Drive Mode Select that lets you tailor performance to your personal preferences or driving conditions. With both optimized suspension and electric power steering, get behind the wheel and experience dynamic driving for yourself. Available with our most advanced all-wheel drive system yet.
Designed for high output and smoothness, RAV4's 2.5L 4-cylinder engine is equipped with advanced technologies like Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and sequential multiport fuel injection delivering both fuel efficiency and responsiveness.
With city/highway/combined consumption of 10.0/7.6 litres per 100km† on FWD models, the RAV4 is one of the most fuel-conscious vehicles in its class. Choosing ECO mode helps increase fuel efficiency with an ECO drive indicator that lets you know when you're in the most efficient zone.
The 2018 RAV4 features a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift that lets you choose the exhilaration and control of a manual shift, or the convenience of an automatic. First and second gears are optimized for around-town performance. On the highway, fifth and sixth gears are overdrives, letting you cruise with reduced engine revs for better fuel economy and less noise.
The RAV4's advanced Drive Mode Select lets you easily choose between Normal, ECO and Sport modes. ECO mode helps save at the pumps by enhancing fuel efficiency and promoting more efficient driving. Sport mode ups the fun factor by sharpening shift timing along with throttle and steering response so that RAV4 responds more crisply to your driving inputs. Rev matching further enhances the driving experience.
Models equipped with AWD feature a Dynamic Torque Control system that enhances control and confidence on a variety of terrains. The system automatically shifts from two-wheel drive to four depending on driving conditions, and even allocates more power to the rear wheels to enhance cornering performance.
An active lifestyle demands the utmost in safety. The 2018 RAV4 has impressive safety credentials with large brakes for outstanding stopping power, 8 airbags, and a series of available technological advances to enhance your peace of mind.
Standard on all RAV4s, Toyota's Star Safety System™ features six advanced accident avoidance safety technologies. Toyota is the first full line manufacturer to make all of the elements of the Star Safety SystemTM standard on every new vehicle.
The RAV4 AWD Limited models include the newly developed Toyota Safety Sense P, offering some of our most advanced active safety technologies including: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
The RAV4 AWD Limited features a new Bird’s Eye View camera, which uses cameras to give the driver a panoramic view of their surroundings. The industry-first Perimeter Scan feature gives drivers a live 360-degree view of what is around the vehicle, helping them see objects that could be in the way.
Two additional features give you even more confidence on the RAV4 XLE, SE and Limited models. The Blind Spot Monitoring system detects when a vehicle has entered a blind spot on either side, then signals an alert if you attempt to change lanes. And when backing up, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert system uses a millimetre wave radar sensor to alert you when vehicles are approaching from the side.
