A great family vehicle goes above and beyond to protect the driver and passengers with the latest safety technology. It should keep them safe and comfortable, while also starting at an affordable price and making every gallon of fuel stretch as far as possible. In these ways and others, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is a superb crossover. To learn more, read on to see some of the best family-friendly aspects of this popular model.
Practical Exterior
While the RAV4 has an eye-catching and assertive exterior, the real value for families comes from the practical features. Available LED headlights, tail lights, and daytime running lights give the RAV4 far better visibility, both for the driver looking ahead and for nearby vehicles and pedestrians. Seeing and being seen is crucial in responding to dangers, and the RAV4 has just what drivers need in a convenient and affordable package included on most models. There are even automatic high beams that switch off or on depending on whether another driver is at risk of being blinded.
Some models also include a hands-free power liftgate, making it far easier to lower the height of the floor. This makes big grocery trips, moving days, road trips, and other loading challenges less of a hassle.
Safety Sense P
The 2017 RAV4 comes with one of Toyota’s most comprehensive active safety packages yet: Toyota Safety Sense P. For example, many Toyota models have included Lane Departure Warnings, but the new steering assist feature detects the lane marking on the road and provides gentle, corrective steering that makes it harder to veer out of your lane unintentionally.
Auto safety isn’t just about avoiding other cars, which is why the Safety Sense P system also comes with a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection. This system constantly monitors the way ahead with radar signals that can detect the profile of a pedestrian, flashing a warning to the driver and even automatically braking if they don’t respond in time.
Efficient and Exciting
The non-hybrid RAV4 earns up to 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, very competitive for its class. These ratings come from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with up to 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. This well-balanced and responsive powertrain is further polished by an available all-wheel drive configuration with Dynamic Torque Control, which constantly adjusts the torque delivered to each of the wheels based on the pressures they face at any given second.
One of the most helpful features for fuel efficiency and convenience is Dynamic Cruise Control. This advanced radar system detects the speed of the car ahead and maintains a set distance, adjusting the speed and even stopping entirely as needed. This lets you sit back and relax while the RAV4 gets through stop-and-go traffic with peak efficiency.
We hope you consider the RAV4 for your next crossover, as its collection of features suits families particularly well. If you’d like to know more about the RAV4 from 2017 or prior years, contact us by phone, email, or in person today.
Image via Toyota.com
Connect with us
