Interior review of the 2019 Toyota RAV4

Review of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4: exterior, interior, specifications, options, safety features, price. At the end of the article photo and video review of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4.Review of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4: exterior, interior, specifications, features, options, safety features, price. At the end of the article, photo and video review of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4.

The MotorShow in New York unveiled a host of new products. Some of them are only concepts, but there are also really new generations that have made a big breakthrough in the automotive industry. One such new product introduced was the new fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 2018-2019 crossover. The car is positioned as a 2019 model, but for North America, the first copies of the crossover will arrive at dealerships in autumn 2018.

The new fifth generation of the acclaimed 2019 Toyota RAV4 Japanese crossover first announced itself six months ago, but the novelty has only now been officially unveiled with a partial list of features. The new 2019 Toyota RAV4 tells many that the 5th generation is a complete transition to a new design, and from the old crossover in fact only separate parts in the cabin, the rest is completely new, especially the appearance. The 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover has become brutal, with rough features, and it's also clear that Lexus designers have worked on the exterior and interior design.

The exterior of the new 2018-2021 Toyota RAV4

The exterior of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover has become truly brutal, as many fans are already saying. From the soft and stylish exterior of the previous four generations, the five has been completely abandoned, getting the style of the previously famous Toyota Tacoma pick-up and the features of the new Lexus crossovers. Thus, the new crossover claimed to completely abandon the previous design and usher in a new phase in the Toyota RAV4 range.

From the front, the new Toyota RAV4 2021 crossover, as already said, the car has got the features of Toyota Tacoma, it is clearly noticeable by the new grille and the side-tightened optics. The main grille is in rhombo shape, with two horizontal lines. The company logo is located in the centre, with the front-view camera underneath the emblem. Depending on the colour of the emblem (chrome or chrome-blue), the engine under the bonnet of the crossover will depend on whether it is conventional or hybrid. The top and bottom of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 grille is adorned with a black mesh insert, in some configurations, according to the manufacturer, the insert can be chromed. The front optics of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 have been completely redesigned to resemble the Japanese manufacturer's larger SUV. Sharp shapes and modern technology add even more rigour to the crossover. Starting with the base Toyota RAV4 2018, the optics will be adaptive and LED, with integrated LED daytime running lights. Slightly lower in the C-fangs, the designers have installed round LED fog lights.

This arrangement has given the crossover a 'wicked grin' that is not found in other cars of a similar class. The lowest front end of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 is occupied by an additional grille with a pronounced splitter. Such a move the manufacturer has made to reduce the overhang, thereby increasing the crossover's passability and ground clearance. There is also a very unpleasant minus, the plastic parts around the lower grille (except for the splitter), are made of glossy black plastic, as a result, after a while all the scratches and other flaws will be very well noticeable.

The bonnet of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover has been given an equally brutal shape. Such a move is made to definitively emphasise the crossover's wicked look. Two elevations stretch from the front optics to the front pillars, with the centre section slightly recessed. The windscreen of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover has been given a greater slope, which has played well on the novelty's aerodynamics.

Starting with the base Toyota RAV4 2021, the manufacturer will install a heated system in the wiper parking area, as well as optional full windshield perimeter heating can be added. The location of sensors and sensors is the same as before, they are placed near the central rear-view mirror, slightly tinting the upper part of the glass.

The side of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover looks even more brutal and austere than the front. This is evident in the chopped up front and rear wheel arches. As well as at the front, the sides of the crossover are adorned with glossy black overlays, which will also lead to a little disappointment after a while. The arches are not insignificant and this allows for larger rims to be fitted. The base set features 19″ alloy wheels in a completely new design, optionally 20″ can be fitted.

The location of the crossover's door handles has changed, with the designers dropping them down at a slope from the front to the back. In addition to the new keyless entry handles, the side of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover features convex lines and curved details on the rear fenders. The side mirrors have been positioned on the door panel by the designers, and in most variants the mirror housing, as well as the mounting foot, will be painted black. The mirrors are fitted as standard with LED turn signal indicators, electrically adjustable and automatic folding, with optional memory for several positions.

Unlike the fourth generation, the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover gets five panes on each side. Two on each door and one blind 'vent' window behind the tailgate. Following the new design, the door opening for the front and rear doors has also changed, becoming larger.

There's a difference in the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4's body colouring too, with the fifth generation available in both monochrome and two-tone colours. The crossover's roof can be painted in black, grey, navy blue or left to match the body colour. The main body of the Toyota RAV4 2021 is offered by the manufacturer to be painted in colours:

pearl white;

metallic silver

dark grey;

blue;

burgundy;

black;

olive;

graphite;

ruby.

After the official launch of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover, the manufacturer will announce the full list of available body shades. The novelty's two-tone colour scheme has lent a lot of charisma and rigour to the bodywork. See the top 10 list of the most popular crossovers.

The rear of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 looks more like the new Lexus crossovers, thanks to its clean, sharp lines. The rear lights are based on LEDs, so the designers have separated the light units. A part of the optics is placed on the boot lid, the other part with tightened side part on the crossover body. A chromed V-shaped stripe has been added between optics, which reminds the features of new Lexus RX 450h very much.

The 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover received a similar roof slope, with a sporty spoiler with LED brake repeaters adorning the top, while the side glass is accentuated by glossy plastic overlays. To give themselves away, Lexus designers have added a horizontal black line to the side rear pillar. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 boot lid itself is low, but the step from the rear bumper has disappeared. On the underside of the lid, designers have added a number plate notch, the same as in Lexus.

The rear bumper of the new Toyota RAW4 2021 crossover, like the front, is slightly raised. The very bottom is adorned with a plastic diffuser and two chromed exhaust system tips, indicating a powerful engine under the bonnet of the car. In addition to the curved, sleek lines, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 bumper is adorned by a glossy black overlay, with two rectangular LED fog lights.

The roof of the new 2019 Toyota RAV4 has undergone just as many changes. Depending on the crossover option chosen, it can be solid, with a sunroof or a panorama roof. The buyer's choice will determine the colour of the roof, as already mentioned, most often the manufacturer offers black, gray or white colour. By installing a power sunroof, the rear part of the roof will get stiffening ribs, the panoramic roof is designed for the first and second rows of the crossover.

A shark fin antenna and black roof rails for attaching the optional luggage compartment will be mandatory on the rear of the roof. The manufacturer also offers to install an optional branded luggage rack designed to match the panoramic roof of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover.

Talking about the appearance of the new 2019 fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 crossover, we can firmly say that it will have an order of magnitude more buyers than the previous 4. The crossover has become even more brutal and wicked, something the previous generations lacked. On top of that, the manufacturer will offer a host of optional extras and add-on packages for the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4.

Interior of the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover

Like the exterior, the interior of the new 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover has been completely redesigned, with rough features and sleek lines around the perimeter. The designers have completely redesigned the front fascia, with the exception of the steering wheel, which has moved on unchanged from the previous generation crossover.

The main panel of the new Toyota RAW4 2021 consists of three levels. The upper level is set aside as decorative, with chrome trim at the end, rectangular air vents and a projection display. The middle level protrudes slightly forward, above the main part, with two central air vents, an emergency park button and a 7″ (optional 8″) touchscreen display of the all-new Entune 3.0 multimedia system. The system comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa platform. There's a downside, the system doesn't support Android Auto as standard, and there's also no information yet on whether it will be optional or completely disappear from the Toyota RAV4 2019 list.The list of useful features of the new Toyota RAV4 2019 crossover multimedia system includes the latest generation of Verizon mobile communications, Wi-Fi hotspot and various ways to sync gadgets with the main system. The system also allows for voice control, dialing, internet searching and messaging. For easy operation, there are buttons and two selectors on each side of the display.

The third level of the crossover's front panel includes two LED-lit storage compartments for small items. The bulk of the Toyota RAV4 2019 crossover's console is dedicated to a dual-zone climate control panel, a touchscreen control panel for heated and cooled front seats (included as standard). Also displayed on this panel is information about the Toyota RAV4 2019's seatbelts and front passenger airbag.

Below along the centre tunnel of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover is a small recess with USB port charging, 12V socket and Qi wireless charging. Nearby sits a small automatic transmission selector with a function panel. In addition to a small selector for controlling the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover's suspension, the electromechanical handbrake button, four-wheel drive controls, hill descent assist and a couple of other active safety systems are also located here. By standard, the interior of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover is not designed for smoking, so you need to buy a smoker's package (a cigarette lighter and a glass-shaped ashtray) additionally.

Moving along the centre tunnel of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover, designers have added two illuminated cupholders and a large armrest with a roomy compartment inside. On the back of the armrest, temperature control for the second row of seats and recharging from a USB port and 12V socket has been added.

In total, the new Toyota RAV4 2021 crossover has seating for 5 passengers. The front seats are designed in a sportier and more austere style, with a high backrest and an almost moulded headrest. Side support on the backrest and underside of the seats is considerably greater than in the previous generation. The 2019 Toyota RAV4's seat adjustment will be electronic only, with the ability to adjust in at least 8 different directions.

The second row of seats in the 2019 Toyota RAV4 is designed to seat three passengers fully, this is clearly visible due to the three separate headrests. The proportion of folding seats remains the same as before - 60/40, but for the benefit and convenience of passengers, the central ledge of the tunnel, which often got in the way under the legs, has disappeared.

As a material for the interior trim of the new 2019 Toyota RAV4, designers have used only high-quality leather. The side parts of the seats will be covered with leather, while the central part will be perforated. The door pads, gear lever and steering wheel of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 will be leather-covered, too. As far as colours are concerned, only four colours are known so far:

black;

white;

gray;

burgundy.

In addition to the solid Toyota RAV4 2019 interior, the buyer will be offered combination shades, in the form of black and white, black and grey, or other options. Due to this, the manufacturer has significantly expanded the combination and set of the interior of the new crossover, which will further attract buyers. What other materials will be used for the Toyota RAV4 2019 interior trim, the manufacturer has not yet specified.

The driver's seat of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover combines the features of the previous generation with the new design of the modern version. The steering wheel has been completely taken over from the 4th generation crossover. The steering wheel is designed with three spokes, the two upper ones are occupied by functional buttons, the lower one is decorated with a silver insert. As before, the steering wheel of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover can be adjusted in height and depth.

The instrument panel of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover has been given a rougher shape, such as in Lexus crossovers. Of the dashboard's innovations, there's a new 7″ colour display that displays the speedometer, engine performance data and other information, although the tachometer has remained the same, an arrow display. According to the driver's wishes, he can choose the dashboard backlighting and brightness on his own, in parallel, it is possible to choose the colour of backlighting along the perimeter of the interior of the 2019 Toyota RAV4.

About the interior of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover, one positive conclusion can be drawn, the designers keep up with progress. Compared to the 4th generation, the new 5th generation has got a modern design, austere interior features and modern technology. In addition to the standard kit, the manufacturer offers many optional extras in the 2019 Toyota RAV4, among the highlights are an improved 11-speaker audio system and advanced front and rear seat adjustments.

Technical specifications for the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4

There is very little information about the technical specifications of the new 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover, but it is known that the first models will have a petrol engine, as well as a hybrid version. In terms of drive type, all-wheel drive with automatic or intelligent control system is available. An eight-speed automatic transmission is available for torque transfer.

The petrol and hybrid engines in the table will be the mainstays for the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover. It can be seen that the manufacturer is keeping up with the times, and the availability of a hybrid engine has become mandatory. For Europe and Russia, the 2.0 and 2.2 engines will also be available, petrol and diesel respectively.

The suspension of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover has also been upgraded, engineers have increased the length of the wheelbase, due to which the front and rear lights have been raised. Thus, the new crossover gets improved off-road capability and an order of magnitude more ground clearance. The 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover platform is the same as for the new 2018 Camry and hybrid Prius - the TNGA platform.

The main detail of the new 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover is the drive. The manufacturer offers the Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system, with clutches for each of the rear wheels, which ensures traction vectoring. The system can automatically determine whether all-wheel drive needs to be engaged or whether the crossover is moving on the track. Such figures lead to a figure of 50 per cent power transfer to the rear wheels. Other dynamic characteristics of the new 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover are still silent, but it is clear that they are an order of magnitude better than the 4th generation.

Safety and comfort Toyota RAV4 2018-2019

The Toyota RAV4 2019 crossover will have a list of safety features that the manufacturer is not yet aware of. As well as most of the technical specifications. It is known that the main list of safety systems will include active and passive systems. Among the main systems of Toyota RAV4 2019 crossover are:

• front and rear airbags;

• side airbags;

• airbags in the driver's knee area;

• air curtains;

• immobiliser;

• adaptive front optics;

• adaptive cruise control;

• ABS, EBD;

• blind spot monitoring;

• emergency braking system;

• all-round vision system;

• central locking with keyless entry function;

• Traffic sign and pedestrian recognition;

• speed monitoring system;

• lane keeping;

• automatic switching of high and low beam;

• parktronic;

• automatic parking assist;

• uphill and downhill assist.

In addition to the basic systems, the manufacturer offers safety packages for the new 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover. In terms of options package TSS 2.0 (Toyota Safety Sense) includes the most advanced systems, for example adaptive cruise control with the ability to monitor speeds from 0 to 177 km / h. For an additional fee, the manufacturer offers the addition of night vision and an autonomous parking system for the crossover. Lane Tracing Assist is the most important system, capable of operating in semi-automatic mode and protecting the driver from unwanted collisions at low speeds.

The Toyota RAV4 2019 crossover will have a wide range of options, given the variety of technical features and the choice of exterior and interior features. So far, it is known about three basic options for the crossover. The manufacturer has roughly named the price of the new 2019 Toyota RAV4, according to which it is worth starting from, taking into account the functional and technical set of the crossover.

The first copies of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover will arrive in North America and Europe around mid-autumn 2018. The first copies of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 crossover will arrive in North America and Europe around mid-autumn 2018, and after a short period of time, it will be possible to see the Toyota RAV4 2021 and take a test drive. In Russia the new car will appear no earlier than spring 2019, then deliveries of the first hybrid variants of the Toyota RAV4 2019 are promised. For the Russian Federation most likely all three engine variants will be available (petrol, diesel and hybrid), similarly it will be possible to choose the drive system.

The general conclusion on the new crossover Toyota RAV4 2018-2019 versatile, for some people will like the new design, while others will say that such a move by the manufacturer will only worsen sales. But one thing is for sure, the build quality is as good as ever, and the new style and technology are in step with the times and the competition. See also the 2018-2019 Toyota RAV4 specs and prices.