What's New in the 2016 Toyota RAV4?
The RAV4 makes four big changes for 2016. One is the addition of a fuel-efficient new hybrid model. Another is the newly available Toyota Safety Sense package that features several modern new safety gadgets. Third, there's a sporty new SE model. Finally, the SUV sees updated styling inside and out.
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For the money, we think the RAV4 Limited is the best pick in the lineup. Yes, it's the most expensive, but it includes just about every feature as standard equipment for a mere $800 premium over the SE. It's essentially a luxury SUV with more affordable pricing, along with compact-crossover fuel economy and dimensions.
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How Much Does a 2016 Toyota RAV4 Cost?
The RAV4 is offered in four trim levels: base-level LE, midlevel XLE, sporty SE and upscale Limited. Shoppers who choose the RAV4
LE ($25,200) get 17-in steel wheels, automatic headlights, cruise control, air conditioning, power accessories, a CD player, a split folding and reclining second-row seat, a 6.1-in center-mounted touchscreen system, a rearview camera, power-folding mirrors and a USB/iPod interface. Step up to the RAV4
XLE ($27,100), and you get 17-in alloys, a power sunroof,
dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lights, heated side mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and roof rails. The sporty
SE ($31,500) adds 18-in alloy wheels, revised exterior styling, automatic LED headlights, a power driver's seat, synthetic leather upholstery with heated front seats, a blind spot monitoring system,
rear cross-traffic alert, steering-wheel paddle shifters and memory settings for the driver's seat. Topping the RAV4 lineup is the
Limited ($32,300), which loses the SE's sporty styling cues but keeps its equipment. It also adds chrome wheels, adaptive cruise control, auto-dimming mirrors, a 7-in touchscreen, a navigation system with smartphone integration and the Toyota Safety Sense package, which includes
forward-collision warning with automatic braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist and automatic high beams. In terms of options, the RAV4 offers several. Highlights include a navigation system, a JBL sound system, a blind spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert and
Toyota's Entune infotainment system, which boasts HD Radio, voice recognition, Bluetooth streaming audio and app connectivity. Safety options, such as forward-collision warning with automatic braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist and automatic high beams, are included in the new Toyota Safety Sense package.