2019 Toyota Rav4 XLE Premium Package Review of Features and Test drive

2019 Toyota Rav4 XLE Premium Package Review of Features and Test drive With its powerful style, dynamic performance, and exceptionally refined and enviably‑equipped interior, RAV4 Limited elevates the everyday to help you make the most of every moment. Available in gas and, starting in Spring, 2019, as a hybrid model. Whether you’ve chosen a new road, or making the most out of the one you’re on, our most refined RAV4 helps you get the most out of every journey. RAV4 LE AWD features, plus: Power Moonroof & Power Back Door Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning Smart Key System Heated Leather Steering Wheel Available XLE Premium Package ALL-NEW EXTERIOR STYLE Built on Toyota’s revolutionary new platform, the all-new RAV4 brings a new level of energy to the segment with its powerful stance and chiseled appearance. Looks that are far more than skin deep, with a longer wheelbase and wider track for a stable, confident drive; short overhangs and high ground clearance to help tackle most any terrain. Rugged on the outside, refined on the inside. RAV’s cabin is set off by its spacious feel, premium materials, harmonious layout, and accommodating features - including available 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat, available driver seat memory, available front and rear heated seats, and available ventilated front seats. Take in more. Take on more. 60/40 folding rear seats are ready to accommodate most everything you’ll need for that weekend getaway. Standard on every 2019 RAV4, EntuneTM 3.0 Audio keeps you connected to the content that matters to you - like Slacker, Yelp, Sports, Stocks, Fuel, Weather, Traffic Incident News and NPR One apps. Entune 3.0 Audio Plus adds EntuneTM Safety Connect including Stolen Vehicle Locator, Emergency Assistance (SOS) button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification. Available on Trail, XLE Premium (gas) and XSE Hybrid. For vehicles not equipped with embedded navigation, Entune also features ScoutTM GPS Link -- a smartphone based navigation system that sends route information directly to your vehicle’s display screen. The 2019 RAV4 works with Apple CarPlayTM -- a smart and easy way to use your iPhone while driving. Simply connect a compatible iPhone through a USB outlet, and select apps appear on your vehicle’s touch screen. Using Siri voice commands, steering wheel audio controls, or the touch screen, you can make phone calls, send text messages, call up your favourite playlist, use maps to find the best route, and more -- all while keeping your focus on the road. Enjoy easy access to RAV4’s large cargo area with an available power back door. On Trail and XLE models, the back door is opened and closed with the push of the button on the key fob. On Limited models, the hands-free power back door is operated with a wave of your foot under the rear bumper. Available Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control Available Smart Key System Eco Drive Monitor RAV4 AWD LE and AWD XLE feature an active torque all wheel drive system that shifts from front wheel drive to all wheel drive as soon as the system senses wheel slippage. You save on fuel when the going is good, and get enhanced traction the moment you need it. Seamlessly and automatically. Multi-Terrain Select Answer the call of the wild. Multi-Terrain Select takes RAV4’s highly evolved four-wheel drive performance to a new level. The system allows you to select from four modes then regulates wheel spin accordingly to give you maximum traction on the most challenging terrain -- including mud, sand, rocks, and dirt. Standard on all AWD gas models. Dynamic Force Engine Powered by a new 2.5-litre 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine, RAV4 gas models put more power at your disposal, while getting more out of every litre. Paired to a direct shift 8-speed automatic transmission, RAV4 delivers sportier acceleration, better fuel economy, and a smoother more responsive ride. Dynamic Torque Vectoring All Wheel Drive RAV4 Trail and Limited (gas only) feature Dynamic Torque Vectoring All Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect. A Toyota first, the system can send up to 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels, plus distribute it to the left or right rear wheel for exceptional control. When it isn’t needed, the system ingeniously transmits all driving force to the front wheels -- reducing energy loss, improving fuel efficiency, and smoothing out the ride. Should the unexpected or unavoidable occur, RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid help cushion the blow with a network of eight strategically placed airbags, including: dual stage airbags for driver and passenger, driver’s knee, passenger seat cushion and front and rear side curtain airbags. or added safety and peace of mind, all 2019 models feature Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). BSM alerts you to the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes that may have escaped visibility in your side-view mirrors. While RCTA warns you about hazards you can’t see while backing up.