What separates the 2022 Toyota RAV4 from its competitors?

The Toyota RAV4 is not just the best-selling SUV in the compact segment, it is also the best-selling sport utility vehicle in Canada overall and it is the most popular vehicle among all cars and SUVs. This level of success doesn't happen by coincidence and when we look at everything the 2022 Toyota RAV4 has to offer, we begin to see why it is so popular. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has everything that compact SUV buyers are looking for which means that regardless of your needs, you will find a RAV4 that meets them.

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has received numerous improvements this year including slight design changes as well as new versions and more equipment. These improvements add to an already long list of characteristics that allow the Toyota RAV4 to stand out in its crowded segment. If you are looking for a new compact SUV, the RAV4 should be on your list. Here we take a look at what allows the Toyota RAV4 to stand out from its competitors and some of the reasons that explain its popularity.

It is both powerful and fuel-efficient

In a perfect world, we would get both performance and fuel efficiency in our vehicle. Unfortunately, those two rarely go together except in the case of the 2022 Toyota RAV4. For example, the RAV4 is powered by a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine that delivers 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. This engine is more powerful than the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue, the Subaru Forester, the Ford Escape, the Hyundai Tucson and any other compact SUV you can think of.  Right out of the gate, the Toyota RAV4 delivers a lot more performance.

You would expect that the RAV4 has to sacrifice fuel economy in order to deliver that level of performance. It is the other way around with the Toyota RAV4 averaging 8.7 litres per 100 km in the city and 6.9 litres per 100 km on the highway. Compare that to the models listed above and you will see that the RAV4 is one of the most fuel-efficient compact SUVs available. This fact alone explains a lot of the success the RAV4 has had.

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is also available in an impressive hybrid version with 219 horsepower that averages around 6 L per 100 km. Most of the other compact SUVs in this segment do not even offer a hybrid option. And if that wasn't enough, the RAV4 is also offered in a popular plug-in hybrid version called the Toyota RAV4 Prime. The RAV4 Prime offers 302 horsepower and 68 km of range in all-electric mode.

It is more spacious

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 also stands out with its interior space. Consumers who are buying a compact SUV are looking for a spacious interior and they find it in the RAV4 which offers more legroom and headroom than the majority of its competitors. Moreover, the RAV4 also delivers 1,059 L of cargo space, putting it among the most spacious models when it comes to cargo space in the segment.

It has better resale value

If you have owned a Toyota RAV4 in the past, you know how impressive its resale value is. It is not unusual for RAV4 owners who are leasing their vehicle to be called many years before the end of the lease to replace their vehicle. If you financed your RAV4, you would find that its value quickly exceeds what you owe on the vehicle.  This is why so many previous Toyota RAV4 owners decide to buy a new RAV4 when the time comes to replace their vehicle.

The performance, fuel economy, interior space, and resale value certainly allow the 2022 Toyota RAV4 to stand out among its competitors. No other model gives you all of this wrapped in a stylish and comfortable package with exceptional reliability as well. Give us a call today to learn more about the 2022 Toyota RAV4!