2023 Toyota RAV4 in Breinigsville, PA

Because the Toyota RAV4 is the bestselling SUV in America, it probably won’t surprise you to learn it comes with a whole lot of amazing features and great value. But for Toyota, that’s not quite enough. Each, year, the automaker updates the RAV4 to ensure it stays on top of its game. That’s right — for 2023, the bestselling RAV4 gets even better.

For the 2023 model year, the majority of Toyota RAV4 models get a major infotainment upgrade. The RAV4 LE, XLE, XLE Premium, and Adventure now all come standard with the company’s latest multimedia system, which not only includes a more responsive and user-friendly touch interface but also wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity. At the Limited and TRD Off-Road trim levels, the screen grows to a massive 10.5 inches, which joins a 12.3-inch digital information display in the Limited.

Other next-gen systems include cloud-based navigation, a smart AI assistant that responds to “OK Toyota,” and full Amazon Alexa integration. And that’s on top of an available Wi-Fi hotspot and 11-speaker premium sound system by JBL®. The RAV4 is a true next-gen machine.

The RAV4’s smart technologies are not limited to connectivity and infotainment. When it comes to safety, the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ system is top of the line. It includes automatic emergency braking with bicyclist and pedestrian detection, helping you avoid potential collisions. TSS 2.5 also includes automatic high beams, road sign assistance, lane tracing assistance, and lane departure alert with steering assistance.

That’s on top of an advanced adaptive cruise control system that can slow down and get you back up to speed in traffic, even if you have to come to a stop. Plus, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with automatic rear braking, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, a digital rearview mirror, and a panoramic rearview camera. It’s no surprise the RAV4 earned a 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick award!

The 2023 RAV4 is offered as either a traditional gas-powered SUV or with a hybrid powertrain. The gas-only models use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to send 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, earning an inspiring 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.[1] The RAV4 Adventure and Off-Road get standard all-wheel drive and up to 3,500 pounds of maximum towing power, though AWD is also offered as an option at the other trim levels.

For even superior fuel economy, the hybrid combines a four-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission and two electric motors — one for the front wheels and one for the rear. In addition to giving you a truly impressive 41 mpg city and 38 mpg highway,[2] it effectively gives the RAV4 Hybrid a built-in e-AWD system that responds instantaneously to your inputs.