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Toyota (NYSE: TM) says that the Woodland Edition of the upcoming 2024 Toyota RAV4 Compact SUV adds a new two-tone paint combination and 1¼-inch activity mount standard. It also has optional heated front seats and leather-trimmed steering wheel as part of a new Weather Package. It’s part of a line that has been a sales success – as the best-selling compact SUV in America for six years straight – with prices ranging from ~$30,000-36,000.
The RAV4 Hybrid is available in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, SE, XSE, Woodland Edition and Limited grades, all of which come equipped with e-AWD standard. The e-AWD system combines the engine with front and rear electric drive motors to power all four wheels when needed. The RAV4 Prime PHEV model is available in SE and XSE grades – a blend of pure electric and hybrid-electric powered drive modes with e-AWD standard.
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The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder powered RAV4 is available in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, and Limited with either FWD or All Wheel Drive (AWD), as well as the Adventure and TRD Off Road grades with AWD standard. For 2024, both Adventure and TRD Off-Road add Army Green to their color choices and feature an optional two-tone variant on the Army Green with an Ice Edge roof.
The 2024 RAV4 also has the so-called Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technology team. RAV4 drivers can experience a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. Users can interact with the system through i touch and voice activation controls.
With the optional Connected Service Drive Connect* trial or subscription, drivers and passengers have access to Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist. With Intelligent Assistant, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more.
Cloud Navigation*, an optional onboard navigation program uses – what else – the cloud to download the latest available map, traffic and routing information. POI search is provided by Google Points-of-Interest data. Destination Assist also gives access to 24/7 live agent assistance to locate the next destination.
The Toyota Audio Multimedia system allows for dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. With further connectivity, the RAV4 has an optional Wi-Fi Connect* trial or subscription that offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices – turning the RAV4 into an AT&T Hotspot. An active Wi-Fi Connect trial or subscription also enables the new Integrated Streaming feature, providing the ability to link separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control.
RAV4’s Multimedia and Multi-Information Display screens include an 8-inch Multimedia screen standard on LE/Hybrid LE, XLE/Hybrid XLE, XLE Premium/Hybrid XLE Premium, Adventure, Hybrid SE, and Woodland. The TRD Off-Road, Hybrid XSE, and Limited/Hybrid Limited all come standard with a 10.5-inch Multimedia display.
A 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display comes standard on Limited/Hybrid Limited and is an optional upgrade on TRD Off-Road and Hybrid XSE grades. A 7-inch Multi-Information Display screen is standard on LE/Hybrid LE, XLE/Hybrid XLE, XLE Premium/Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, and Woodland.
The 2024 RAV4 comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5. It includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection with claimed enhancements, including the ability to detect an oncoming vehicle or a pedestrian at intersections when making a turn. The Pre-Collision System is designed to detect vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists and provide audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions. Emergency steering assist is an additional function designed to detect pedestrians and stabilize the driver’s emergency evasive steering maneuvers and help prevent lane departure.
TSS 2.5 on RAV4 also includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist can notify the driver and also provide steering support to keep the vehicle in its lane. When DRCC is set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist is designed to assist the driver by providing a slight steering force to help center the vehicle in its lane using visible lane markers or a preceding vehicle.
Automatic High Beams are designed to detect preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switch between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist is designed to recognize certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and display it on the multi-information display (MID).
In addition to the TSS 2.5 system, other optional features:
- Blind Spot Monitor, which is designed to help detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes.
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert can offer added peace of mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out and alerting you with a visual and audible warning.
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is designed to provide warning and if needed, implement brake control when there’s a possibility of a collision with a stationary object or an approaching vehicle while parking.
In addition to TSS 2.5, the RAV4 is equipped with Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). Optional safety technologies include Bird’s Eye View Camera and Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS).
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First Look – 2024 Toyota RAV4 Compact SUV
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Toyota (NYSE: TM) says that the Woodland Edition of the upcoming 2024 Toyota RAV4 Compact SUV adds a new two-tone paint combination and 1¼-inch activity mount standard. It also has optional heated front seats and leather-trimmed steering wheel as part of a new Weather Package. It’s part of a line that has been a sales success – as the best-selling compact SUV in America for six years straight – with prices ranging from ~$30,000-36,000.
The RAV4 Hybrid is available in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, SE, XSE, Woodland Edition and Limited grades, all of which come equipped with e-AWD standard. The e-AWD system combines the engine with front and rear electric drive motors to power all four wheels when needed. The RAV4 Prime PHEV model is available in SE and XSE grades – a blend of pure electric and hybrid-electric powered drive modes with e-AWD standard.
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The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder powered RAV4 is available in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, and Limited with either FWD or All Wheel Drive (AWD), as well as the Adventure and TRD Off Road grades with AWD standard. For 2024, both Adventure and TRD Off-Road add Army Green to their color choices and feature an optional two-tone variant on the Army Green with an Ice Edge roof.
The 2024 RAV4 also has the so-called Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technology team. RAV4 drivers can experience a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. Users can interact with the system through i touch and voice activation controls.
With the optional Connected Service Drive Connect* trial or subscription, drivers and passengers have access to Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist. With Intelligent Assistant, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more.
Cloud Navigation*, an optional onboard navigation program uses – what else – the cloud to download the latest available map, traffic and routing information. POI search is provided by Google Points-of-Interest data. Destination Assist also gives access to 24/7 live agent assistance to locate the next destination.
The Toyota Audio Multimedia system allows for dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. With further connectivity, the RAV4 has an optional Wi-Fi Connect* trial or subscription that offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices – turning the RAV4 into an AT&T Hotspot. An active Wi-Fi Connect trial or subscription also enables the new Integrated Streaming feature, providing the ability to link separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control.
RAV4’s Multimedia and Multi-Information Display screens include an 8-inch Multimedia screen standard on LE/Hybrid LE, XLE/Hybrid XLE, XLE Premium/Hybrid XLE Premium, Adventure, Hybrid SE, and Woodland. The TRD Off-Road, Hybrid XSE, and Limited/Hybrid Limited all come standard with a 10.5-inch Multimedia display.
A 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display comes standard on Limited/Hybrid Limited and is an optional upgrade on TRD Off-Road and Hybrid XSE grades. A 7-inch Multi-Information Display screen is standard on LE/Hybrid LE, XLE/Hybrid XLE, XLE Premium/Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, and Woodland.
The 2024 RAV4 comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5. It includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection with claimed enhancements, including the ability to detect an oncoming vehicle or a pedestrian at intersections when making a turn. The Pre-Collision System is designed to detect vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists and provide audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions. Emergency steering assist is an additional function designed to detect pedestrians and stabilize the driver’s emergency evasive steering maneuvers and help prevent lane departure.
TSS 2.5 on RAV4 also includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist can notify the driver and also provide steering support to keep the vehicle in its lane. When DRCC is set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist is designed to assist the driver by providing a slight steering force to help center the vehicle in its lane using visible lane markers or a preceding vehicle.
Automatic High Beams are designed to detect preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switch between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist is designed to recognize certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and display it on the multi-information display (MID).
In addition to the TSS 2.5 system, other optional features:
In addition to TSS 2.5, the RAV4 is equipped with Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). Optional safety technologies include Bird’s Eye View Camera and Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS).
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*Subscription required after trial period. 4G network dependent.