4th gen Toyota RAV4 (2013-2018)

4th gen Toyota RAV4, which was produced from 2013 to 2018:

Exterior:

• Redesigned with a more angular, rugged SUV-inspired look
• Increased overall dimensions – Wheelbase 104.7 in, Length 183.5 in, Width 73.0 in, Height 67.1 in
• Available in 4-door SUV body style

4th gen Toyota RAV4

Interior:

• Seating for up to 5 passengers
• Cargo volume of 38.4 cu-ft behind rear seats, up to 73.4 cu-ft with seats folded
• Available premium materials, tech features, and infotainment system

Latest 4th gen Toyota RAV4 interior

Powertrains:

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (176 hp, 172 lb-ft)
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Available part-time or full-time AWD system

Features:

• Standard safety tech like forward collision warning, lane departure alert
• Available features include blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert
• Available premium audio, navigation, power liftgate, panoramic roof

Fuel Economy:

• FWD: 24 mpg city, 31 mpg highway
• AWD: 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway

The 4th gen RAV4 brought a more SUV-like design, added more interior space and cargo room, and offered more advanced safety and technology features. It continued to be one of the top-selling compact crossovers on the market.

Details on the available trim levels for the 4th gen RAV4

here are the details on the available trim levels for the 4th generation Toyota RAV4 (2013-2018):

1. LE Trim:
   • Base model
   • 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
   • 6-speed automatic transmission
   • Front-wheel drive or available part-time AWD
   • Standard features:
     • Fabric-trimmed seats
     • Backup camera
     • Steering wheel audio/Bluetooth controls
     • 17-inch steel wheels
2. XLE Trim:
   • Mid-level trim
   • 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
   • 6-speed automatic transmission
   • Front-wheel drive or available full-time AWD
   • Additional features over LE:
     • Dual-zone automatic climate control
     • Sunroof
     • Blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
     • 17-inch alloy wheels
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3. SE Trim:
   • Sport-oriented trim
   • 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
   • 6-speed automatic transmission
   • Available in front-wheel drive or full-time AWD
   • Unique features:
     • Sport-tuned suspension
     • 18-inch alloy wheels
     • Paddle shifters
     • Leatherette/fabric upholstery
4. Limited Trim:
   • Top-of-the-line premium trim
   • 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
   • 6-speed automatic transmission
   • Available in front-wheel drive or full-time AWD
   • Adds over XLE:
     • Leather-trimmed seats
     • Heated front seats
     • Power liftgate
     • Premium JBL audio system
     • 18-inch alloy wheels
5. Platinum Trim:
   • Range-topping luxury model
   • 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
   • 6-speed automatic transmission
   • Full-time AWD system
   • Includes all Limited features plus:
     • Heated steering wheel
     • Panoramic moonroof
     • Bird’s Eye View camera system
     • 19-inch alloy wheels

fuel economy for each trim level 4th gen RAV4

LE Trim:

• Front-Wheel Drive (FWD):
  • 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined
• All-Wheel Drive (AWD):
  • 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined

XLE Trim:

• Front-Wheel Drive (FWD):
  • 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined
• All-Wheel Drive (AWD):
  • 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined

SE Trim:

• Front-Wheel Drive (FWD):
  • 23 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined
• All-Wheel Drive (AWD):
  • 22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined

Limited Trim:

• Front-Wheel Drive (FWD):
  • 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined
• All-Wheel Drive (AWD):
  • 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined

Platinum Trim:

• All-Wheel Drive (AWD) only:
  • 22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined

The 4th gen RAV4 achieved excellent fuel efficiency, especially in front-wheel drive configurations, with ratings up to 31 mpg highway. The all-wheel drive models saw a slight decrease in economy.

The sportier SE trim saw the lowest fuel economy ratings due to its performance-oriented tuning. But overall, the RAV4 maintained competitive fuel numbers across the lineup.

Differences in features between the trim levels 4th gen RAV4

LE Trim:

• Fabric-trimmed seats
• Backup camera
• Steering wheel audio/Bluetooth controls
• 17-inch steel wheels

XLE Trim (adds over LE):

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Sunroof
• Blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
• 17-inch alloy wheels

SE Trim (adds over XLE):

• Sport-tuned suspension
• Paddle shifters
• Leatherette/fabric upholstery
• 18-inch alloy wheels

Limited Trim (adds over XLE):

• Leather-trimmed seats
• Heated front seats
• Power liftgate
• Premium JBL audio system
• 18-inch alloy wheels

Platinum Trim (adds over Limited):

• Heated steering wheel
• Panoramic moonroof
• Bird’s Eye View camera system
• 19-inch alloy wheels

Key differences:

• LE is the base model with essential features
• XLE adds more comfort/convenience features
• SE has sportier suspension and styling
• Limited focuses on premium materials/tech
• Platinum is the top luxury model

key safety features included in each trim level of the 4th generation Toyota RAV4 (2013-2018):

LE Trim:

• Dual front airbags
• Front side airbags
• Side curtain airbags
• Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Traction Control (TRAC)
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
• Backup camera

XLE Trim (adds over LE):

• Blind spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert

SE Trim (same as XLE):

• Blind spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert

Limited Trim (adds over XLE):

• No additional safety features over XLE

Platinum Trim (adds over Limited):

• Bird’s Eye View camera system

Optional Safety Features:

• Pre-Collision System
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert

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