
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse).Stepping up to the XLE gets you all of the LE's features, plus:
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane).
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front). Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position). Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios). Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)Įvery RAV4 Hybrid also comes with Toyota's Safety Sense 2.5 suite of advanced driver aids. The base LE is the most affordable trim in the RAV4 lineup and includes these key features: We'll update the score once we test the RAV4's new touchscreen. Please note that the following Expert Rating was conducted on a pre-2023 RAV4 Hybrid. But overall, we think the RAV4 is a smart pick for a fuel-efficient small SUV. We also recommend checking out the redesigned Honda CR-V Hybrid and the sharply styled Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. And for a more electrified driving experience, there is also the RAV4 Prime, a plug-in hybrid version that has an EV driving range of about 40 miles. If you have a larger family to haul around, check out the three-row Highlander Hybrid. The two-row RAV4 Hybrid isn't the only efficient SUV in Toyota's arsenal. Based on the XLE trim, it features bronze-colored wheels, raised roof rails, all-terrain tires and a specially tuned suspension that Toyota says is better at absorbing bumps and ruts.
There's also a new Woodland Edition trim that joins the RAV4 Hybrid lineup. The new system has better-looking graphics, a more helpful voice command system, and the ability to receive software updates wirelessly and without a visit to a dealer. For the 2023 model year, all RAV4 models receive a upgraded center touchscreen interface along with a digital instrument cluster.