How Powerful and Capable is the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

Sep 2, 2022

2022 Toyota RAV4’s Performance Specs

If you want to drive home an aesthetically appealing SUV that is safe, comfortable, and powerful, then the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is ideal for you. It is upgraded with better features than its predecessors and is becoming one of the best-selling compact SUVs of the year. Its spacious cabin offers leather upholstery and various tech functions that make your rides enjoyable and worry-free. Its practical and efficient engine delivers excellent performance both on and off-road. The 2022 RAV4 is available in six trim levels – LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, and Limited. Even though the base trim is basic and affordable, the higher models offer plenty of advanced features with premium amenities. Join us at Lum’s Auto Center in Warrenton, OR, as we explore the 2022 Toyota RAV4’s performance specs.

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2022 Toyota RAV4’s Powertrain Elements

2022 RAV4’s powertrain includes a 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC D-4S Injection with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). It produces a horsepower of 203 hp and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The wheels are powered by an 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission system with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode. All the trims offer a standard front-wheel drive and optional Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD With Rear Driveline Disconnect. The compact SUV offers three drive modes (SPORT, Eco, and NORMAL) on FWD models and standard Multi-Terrain Select on AWD gas models. For enhanced traction, you can pick between four modes (MUD & SAND, ROCK & DIRT, SNOW, and NORMAL).

2022 Toyota RAV4’s Fuel Efficiency

Regarding fuel economy, the 2022 RAV4 has earned very competitive ratings from the EPA. Its Front-wheel-drive variant achieves EPA estimated ratings of 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined. With the all-wheel-drive, RAV4 is nearly as efficient, with EPA ratings of 27 mpg for the city, 34 mpg for the highway, and 30 mpg combined. The RAV4 TRD Off-Road model achieves ratings of 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway/28 mpg combined. The 2022 RAV4, with its four-cylinder engine, takes around 8 seconds to speed from 0 to 60 mph, with a top speed of 130 mph.