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Three Impressive Features of the 2023 Toyota RAV4

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The Toyota RAV4 is one of the most popular full-size SUVs on the market, and for good reason. Toyota's long reputation for reliability coupled with the RAV4's available features, sleek exterior design, and advanced safety features make it one of the best options for those looking for a vehicle with more versatility than a regular sedan.

Impressive Fuel Economy

The RAV4 is powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine across all trim levels, though it is paired with an electric motor on the hybrid trims which greatly improves its average fuel economy rating. The base RAV4 enjoys an impressive combined average rating of 30 mpg, while the AWD variant clocks in at a comparable average combined rating of 28 mpg, as does the TRD Offroad trim. In comparison, the hybrid AWD RAV4 offers an outstanding average combined rating of 40 mpg, and the Woodland Edition trim for the hybrid powertrain maintains that efficiency with a combined average rating of 37 mpg.

Toyota's Safety Suite

While Toyota is known for making engines that can withstand wear and tear and still stand up over the years, one of the highlights of the 2023 RAV4 is the robust suite of safety features that are included as standard. These include automatic braking with a pre-collision pedestrian detection system, a lane departure alert feature with lane keep assist, automatic on-off high beams for night driving, and a road sign assist feature. Advanced safety features are available on higher-level trims and as options include blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, an anti-theft system complete with a vehicle immobilizer, front and rear parking assist, and a vehicle proximity alert system.

Maintenance and Warranty Coverage

Toyota has put its money where its mouth is and backs up its reputation with a generous extended warranty and complimentary maintenance package that is included with every 2023 RAV4. Your new car is covered under the limited warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain and restraint system (seatbelts and airbags) are covered separately for five years or 60,000 miles. On top of the warranty coverage, your 2023 RAV4 will receive free maintenance for the first two years or 25,000 miles of its lifespan, and also comes with 24/7 roadside assistance for two years, no matter what you put on the odometer. This can help give you peace of mind in your first few years of ownership, and you can choose to extend this coverage beyond the two-year complimentary period if you want. Interested in taking the 2023 RAV4 out for a spin, or want to take a look at other vehicles in Toyota's lineup? Give the team at Performance Columbus a call today to schedule your test drive.
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