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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  Our first SUV - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By Grape - June 19 - 1:56 am

  The larger sized tires on a smaller frame makes for a big difference is ride, as compared to our Sienna LE. Positives: Our first SUV like vehicle. We expect high quality and longevity, low cost of ownership. Great AWD, Nav, sunroof, and power liftgate. Negatives: driver door power window buttons difficult to reach, obscured by the door handle. Stereo sound quality is worse than our Sienna LE.

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  RAF 4 headlights - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By Diane Mowers - May 22 - 1:21 am

  This car has very dangerous headlights! You cant see with the low beams or the high beams on. I went off the road when it was raining due to poor visability. Toyota told me nothing was wrong but next week they will take a ride with me after dark. If they still tell me nothing is wrong and wont give me a different car, time to start a class action suit. Dont buy one!

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  Just love it... - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By Thomas Hornick - May 16 - 4:33 pm

  The gas mileage is average for a vehicle of its size. We have not had it long enough to judge the reliability. But it is a great SUV, plenty of leg room (I am 6 - 1") as I can rally get comfortable in it, the interior is well laid out, love the way they did the leather, the ride is great, handles great for a vehicle its size. It is just the perfect SUV for my wife, dog and I. It is a fun vehicle to drive. Love the AWD (were in a very bad rain storm the other day and it handled outstanding, no problems with the wet roads).

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  Rough Ride - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By EM from Daly City - April 4 - 3:01 am

  I gave my reliable 10 year old Lexus ES330 to my son & bought the 2015 Rav 4. I have been driving my Rav 4 for almost a year now and so far reliability has been great, its what I would expect from Toyota. I chose the 2015 Rav 4 over the Honda CR-V for the Rav 4s exterior styling although the CR-V that I saw at the Honda dealership had a nicer interior. I must say I am quite dissapointed with the 2015 Rav 4s rough ride and engine noise in city-suburban driving but highway driving is a lot smoother and quieter. I am getting around 20-21mpg in suburban driving, and around 25mpg on the so-called real life highway driving with most of the time just me and my wife in the vehicle. City Toyota Dealership Service Department in Daly City, California is fine, but it is not the top notch, luxurious and quiet Lexus Service Department that I had gotten used to. Overall I am pretty satisfied with my purchase of the 2015 Rav 4 but I must say I cannot get used to the 2015 Rav 4s rough ride in suburban driving.

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  27,000 miles so far and all good - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By Geo - March 26 - 6:53 pm

  We travel a lot and wanted something decent on fuel economy and something that would have some guts when needed (passing trucks, etc.) We really like the RAV4. We have over 27K miles and have not had any issues (I know, still under warranty). We travel at speeds of 80-85 miles per hour, with the AC on and this thing cruises all day....and still has plenty of passing power at 85 MPH. The interior is comfortable (Im not a big guy) and we have plenty of room for our luggage and other items. Seems very stable and has a quiet ride. The AWD is great in the snow. So far, very happy.

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  Very happy after 9 months - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By susieq33 - March 15 - 4:06 am

  I waited to write this review, since I wanted to take a decent road trip. Having just got back from a trip to and from Ohio to SC, I now feel I can write an honest review. This is a great vehicle. I have owned Hondas for the past 25 years or more, the latest being a 2008 CR-V, and was bored with the same interior look and features. I test drove multiple vehicles, SUVs and sedans. The RAV 4 is extremely nice looking (Pearl White) and runs and rides perfectly. Got 29.6 miles per gallon on average, using heat, defrosters and air conditioning through rain, fog, and sleet. The RAV-4 Limited offers a comfortable ride, great handling. The heated seats/lower back are outstanding No complaints. ****UPDATE**** Ater having this RAV4 for almost 3 years now, and after several long road trips, it continues to make me happy. The only problem Ive had is that the tire pressure sensors are extremely sensitive and tend to show low air pressure frequently in winter months with temperature changes. Otherwise, the ride, acceleration, and gas mileage is great. Averaged 30 to 31 mpg on our most recent trip from Ohio to SC. The power in the normal mode is so good for passing or entering freeways that I have never switched into sport mode. The economy modes mpg was equal to using the normal mode, so why have a more sluggish vehicle and not gain anything? I drive in the normal mode all the time and with combined city and highway driving, usually average around 28 mpg and 27 in the winter. Have had many back seat passengers remark on how roomy and comfortable the back seats are. Oil changes are a bit more expensive due to using synthetic oil. The only changes I woukd make to do something with the cup holders, which are too deep for some items, adding a smaller, covered storage area for a cell phone or similar, a button to program the garage door opener, and automatic headlights when windshield wipers are in use, and better speakers as the sound is not the greatest at lower levels. That being said, even without those fixes we would purchase the RAV4 again, without hesitation.

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  2015 RAV 4 HAPPY HAPPY - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By kell3 - October 20 - 5:31 am

  I have a 2015 Rav4, and I am very pleased with everything about the suv. I choose this vehicle for the reason of previously owning a 2007 Rav4. I loved it so much, and had no issues what so ever. My family was in a accident on a major interstate in Georgia, and we were hit in rear. The person who hit us at a speed of at least 60mph. We were protected by the air bags, and the built of the Rav4, and most of all protection of God. The car was totaled out. People stopped to take pictures of our car with our family of 4 standing outside after the accident. I know the safety of this suv is EXCELLENT. We love Toyota!

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  Cool ride - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By Randy Clark - June 10 - 9:45 am

  Great value

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  A very good small SUV. - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By Dale E Faro - May 28 - 1:50 pm

  After owning several Highlanders, all of which were great vehicles, I traded in a Sienna XLE van for a 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE, silver in color, with a two tone black/gray fabric interior. I have made two trips from Long Island to Rochester, and I am happy with the seat comfort, and how the trucklet handles on the highway. The ride is firm, but not bad for a short wheel base suv, and the steering is superb. It doesnt wander around on the highway. It goes where its pointed without drama, and steering effort is good while giving nice road feel. All the instrumentation is pretty intuitive. My phone paired easily to the Bluetooth, and works well with the in dash controls. With the 2nd seat folded, there is a lot of cargo room, which I have used to good advantage. The 2.5 176 hp 4 cylinder cruises easily, and I keep it between 67 and 72 mph with little effort from the engine. I had reservations about a 4 cylinder, after having many V-6 Toyotas, with around 270hp, but the RAV4 power is sufficient, if not overwhelming. You just have to time your passes a little more carefully. A little disappointed in the mpg, which turns out to be around 24, only about 2 to 3 more than the much heavier Sienna. I specifically did not want a CVT transmission, and the RAV4 delivers with a conventional, very smooth 6 speed automatic. I also considered a Subaru Forester, which I test drove, and has a nice exterior, and comfortable, well designed interior, but did not like the CVT, and did not like how it moved around on the road, unable to hold a straight line without constant little adjustments. I did not test the Mazda CX-5 or the Hyundai Tucson. I drove the Honda CRV, very nice vehicle, but did not want a CVT transmission. That said, I was disappointed that the XLE does not come with a power drivers seat or even synthetic leather. The Sienna XLE had both. I believe every vehicle is a compromise on some points, and I got the RAV4 because its been in production for years, and has great reliability. So far Im not disappointed.

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  Low beam headlights - 2015 Toyota RAV4
  By Ann Dee jackson - March 22 - 8:35 am

  Am I the only one who has a problem with the headlights? I cant see the road with the low beam headlights on. Its really dangerous. Complained to the dealer and they didnt want to hear it.