Urban utility just got a lot more stylish. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is a compact SUV with a generous amount of cabin space, eco-friendly performance metrics, and practical features that add convenience to your daily trips. Check out all the features that make the RAV4 an ideal vehicle for your active lifestyle.
Explore the 2025 Toyota RAV4: Adventure-Ready with a Versatile Spirit
The RAV4 has a standard 2.5-liter Dynamic Force motor that produces 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, an output that delivers urban-tuned acceleration. The motor has a standard start-stop engine system to optimize fuel consumption by shutting off engine power in certain idling traffic situations. This powertrain is paired with an eight-speed electronically controlled transmission with intelligence for smooth handling.
The powertrain for this compact SUV can be paired with a front-wheel drivetrain or an all-wheel drivetrain. For the FWD model, the estimated gas mileage is 27 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the interstate. For the AWD model, the freeway gas mileage is about 33 MPG, while the urban mileage is the same.
Mechanical Features
When you opt for an AWD model, the standard equipment includes an AWD Integrated Management system with a dedicated Multi-Information Display Monitor. The AWD RAV4 comes with a Multi-Terrain Select dial so you can effortlessly switch between terrain driving modes, which are Normal, Snow, Rock & Dirt, and Mud & Sand. Some models may also have a Downhill Assistance Control feature that is selectable on the dial. The FWD model has Sport, Eco, and Normal modes.
The RAV4 comes with Active Cornering Assist, a system that uses brake power on the inner wheels to improve handling when the SUV turns a corner. The high-performance RAV4 models come with a TRD-tuned independent strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension with additional gear designed to enhance off-road performance, like trail-focused struts.
Towing Features
The RAV4 has an estimated towing capacity of 1,500 lbs, so you can haul small campers or boats. Key towing equipment includes a 100-amp alternator and an automatic transmission fluid cooler to protect the motor from overheating. You can add the available tow hitch receiver and wiring harness to improve your towing experience. If you upgrade to the Weather Package on a model like the XLE Premium, you can upgrade the alternator to 130 amps.
The RAV4 is an adventure-ready compact SUV that can handle navigating dense urban traffic and off-road trails with equal ease. This SUV has versatile mechanical features that refine handling and improve vehicle stability so you can travel with confidence, no matter where the road takes you. If you think this performance SUV is right for your driving needs, ask about model availability at Ardmore Toyota in Ardmore, PA.


