Overview & Reviews
For 2015, the Toyota RAV4 is essentially unchanged save for a couple of new options and features. Specifically, there is a new Blizzard Pearl appearance package for the Limited, while the XLE picks up new wheels and the option of a power liftgate. Toyota has also revised the RAV4's frontal structure this year to improve the vehicle's score in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety small-overlap frontal-offset crash test.
- Strikes a good balance between ride comfort and sure-footed handling.
- Roomy interior for people and cargo
- No engine upgrade option
- Usefulness of available Entune smartphone features is diminished by cumbersome setup process.
User Reviews:
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Call backs - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By Nancy Hollwedel - January 19 - 12:49 amWe have had a lot of call backs and never ending problems with the engine lights. Do not think I would buy another Rav4 The hood of the car blows up like it is loose. Not good
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3000 Mile Review - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By Dennis Baszynski - October 31 - 1:57 amThis is an addition to my earlier review tiled "2000 Mile Review" shortly after I wrote my review, I continued to improve the MPG of the RAV4. I reached 29.9 MPG and was about to take my first trip in it. I immediately got 30 mpg as I entered the expressway, which meant I was at the cusp of getting there. I suggest another decimal point be added to the instrumentation. After 4 hours of driving I was at 30.1. I ended the whole trip at 30.2 MPG average which I think is great! The dealer originally told me I should get 24-25 MPG. The visibility all around is great. The seats are great because my legs did not go numb or feel any tingling in them like some vehicles I owned in the past. Cargo space was great. There was very little noise the entire way. Acceleration was adequate. I love the cruise control. I can do all the highway driving with that and not have to use the gas pedal for hours. The vehicle does let me know if I am straying out of my lane just because it is that sensitive. Most vehicles I cannot feel it if I am going out of my lane. I also climbed several dirt hills to take a short cut and the RAV4 did just fine. Overall I am still very happy with the purchase.
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2000 Mile Review - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By adkdad - April 9 - 4:34 pmI have had a Ford Escape, Honda CRV and several Subaru Outbacks. I also looked into the Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue. The Toyota RAV4 won out for many reasons. So far this vehicle exceeds my expectations. Im getting 28.7 MPG average (yes AWD)! I love the seats, they seem to "grab" my rib cage and I do not sway either way when doing a sharp turn. The ride is solid like a truck. Visibility is great. There is plenty of room for 3 road bikes in the back without removing the front wheel.
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Good responsive vehicle. - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By Ron Henchcliffe - March 21 - 6:53 pmWhen backing up on a rainy evening it is difficult to see what is behind the vehicle because the camera lens gets wet. The tires that came with the vehicle when purchased are extremely noisy and appear to get louder as the mileage increases. This is a well built vehicle that handles well." I am very happy with it.
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After a month, so far, so good - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By John - November 10 - 7:11 pmMy wife "stole" my RAV4 for a January trip to West Virginia. "Awesome" is her only report.
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My Second RAV4 - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By Linda Kirwin - July 10 - 7:04 pmThis is my second RAV4 after driving a 2005 RAV LE for 12 years. I had no problems with the car and decided the flexibility of this model was worth continuing into my next car. I bought a CPO RAV4 2015 XLE. Lots of additional features on this one of course and the same solid vehicle I am used to. Visibility is slightly worse in the newer RAVs since they changed the design to eliminate that rear door and replace it with the lift gate. I am still adjusting to some of the changes but overall this is a great and reliable car. The seats now fold almost flat in the rear to create a cargo hold rather than having to remove them entirely. This is a plus. The rear seats also recline, it may be one of the most comfortable back seats out there. The ride is smooth (although in my case the shocks are also newer, have to consider that!). Cup holder is better, it is deep well works fine and does not have any parts that need to be adjusted around your cup. Many added safety features compared to the 2005 and this is something I really like too.
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Great SUV! - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By agonzo - April 24 - 4:54 amThis is a great SUV with great handling, peppy engine, solid ride and economical. Driven it for over 8,000 miles now including a 1,600 mile trip up north. The Rav4 rides like a dream, but the best thing is how it does it. The 6 speed automatic transmission is silky smooth and always at the right gear. The engine purrs, its quiet, peppy and dependable. When you crank it up in the mornings, there are no weird noises, no piston or valves noises, it just starts quietly and efficiently. Im getting about 23 mpg in the city, about 31 on the highway. By all means this vehicle is way much better than my previous Subaru Forester.A Update: At 13,500 miles the Rav4 has been handling very well. Still rides great and shifts like new. This is one great vehicle!
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After 6 years in a Honda CRV,This is like....silk! - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By Zorro - September 1 - 1:35 amI once had a 78 Cadillac Deville.It was like...buttah! But this Rav4? A very close ride.Smooooooooth ride,and it just feels ..luxurious! I have only had it for 3 weeks,but I am amazed every time I drive it! The Honda was a wonderful vehicle,but this? This is like...so luxurious! Actually,even tho it is MUCH bigger? It gets way way better gas mileage.The sound system? Goes up to 60!! Beautiful sound,better than my Bose home sterio..I just wanna sit n my Rav4 an listen to the XM radio all day..Cannot WAIT to take a nice long road trip! Got a stupendous color,and the black interior is so clean and classy.I think..I thin I might be in love with this vehicle!!!!haha Cant wait to see what it is like in the winter! Seriously,this Rav4,is a fun driving experience..***Update..So,I love this Rav4 more than I ever thought ,especially this winter!,I put studded snow tires on it,much to the consternation of many of the old timers .But ,I have a job that makes me HAVE to get to it,no matter what,and this has been a heavy duty winter so far.Many times,when I leave for work? The roads have not even been plowed.Im the first one on the road.My sweet Rav4 just eats up the snowy,icy road,like it was made for it! Slow and steady,and it will go anywhere!.For a minute,last fall,I considered trading it in towards a Toyota truck.I am so glad that I didnt! I love this vehicle,and yes,there ARE some blind spots,but Ive learned to work around them..In my opinion? This is the PERFECT winter vehicle.We call it"the Tundra mobile"...Gas milage,in the winter is down to 23 mpg,but its ok.The quality of the ride is amazing!
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Riding in Sporty Barcelona Red - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By randy schott - May 29 - 2:30 pmLove this compact SUV! Great exterior styling, quiet ride, maximum storage in its class, wonderful back seat leg room, a navigation/audio package upgrade at a great price point, and end-of-year closeout prices that were eye-popping. And oh yeah... that Barcelona Red got my adult kids attention. Its a great looking ride! With Toyotas reliability and celebrated resale values, this purchase was one I was looking forward to for some time.
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Great all around vehicle - 2015 Toyota RAV4
By Erwin - May 22 - 5:11 pmI got this 3 three weeks ago and its been great so far. The engine in smooth and quiet. The eco, normal and sport mode works great you can feel the throttle change dynamics. I use the econ most of the time on city driving to save fuel and sport if I want to do passing maneuvers. The steering is how a toyota drives. The suspension is on the firm side but great on the freeway with very little body roll. The cabin is quiet. Drove from vegas to LA and back and averaged 28. I got 25 on mostly city driving. The navigation is great but voice command could be better, sometimes it does not pick up what you are telling it to do. The only missing here is adaptive cruise, forward collision mitigation and a dual chrome exhaust that I wished toyota should have added here.
