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2020 Toyota RAV4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is the new TRD Off-Road trim, which adds a more trail-focused model to the lineup. The rest of the range receives lighter technology and equipment updates, led by standard Android Auto.
About the 2020 Toyota RAV4
5th generation (2019-2025), second model year; light update year with a new off-road-focused trim.
Toyota positions the RAV4 as a compact SUV that covers everyday family duty, commuting, road trips, and light outdoor use without giving up efficiency or ease of use. The brand leans on truck-inspired styling, flexible cargo space, and standard driver-assistance tech, while offering both gas and hybrid versions and trims that range from basic to premium to trail-oriented. For most shoppers, the RAV4’s draw is simple: it is roomy, efficient, easy to live with, and offered in forms that fit very different priorities.
The 2020 RAV4 range stretches from the practical LE to the comfort-focused Limited, while XLE serves as the well-equipped middle ground. TRD Off-Road stands out with a specially tuned suspension, torque-vectoring AWD and terrain settings, while the hybrid-only XSE pairs a 219-hp hybrid system with sportier suspension tuning. Limited emphasizes comfort with heated front seats, driver-seat memory and JBL premium audio.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The TRD Off-Road trim joins the range. It builds on the Adventure model with a specially tuned off-road suspension, torque-vectoring AWD, terrain settings and TRD-specific interior details.
Tech
Android Auto becomes standard across the lineup. SiriusXM becomes standard on LE and XLE, and JBL premium audio becomes standard on Limited. Premium audio changes from standard to optional on XLE Premium, while navigation changes from standard to optional on XSE.
Interior equipment
XLE gains a standard power-adjustable driver’s seat. Adventure adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
2020 Toyota RAV4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26–41 mpg | 26–41 mpg | 41 mpg | 26–41 mpg | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35–38 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 38 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 33 mpg | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 203–219 hp | 203–219 hp | 219 hp | 203–219 hp | 203 hp | 203 hp | 203 hp |
| Torque | 149–184 lb-ft | 149–184 lb-ft | 149 lb-ft | 149–184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500–1750 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 1750 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 3500 lb | 1500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||
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| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
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| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Toyota RAV4?
The biggest change is the addition of the TRD Off-Road trim. It gives the 2020 RAV4 a more trail-focused option with specially tuned suspension, torque-vectoring AWD and terrain settings.
Does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have Android Auto?
Yes. Android Auto is standard across the 2020 RAV4 lineup, joining Apple CarPlay in the touchscreen system.
How is the 2020 Toyota RAV4 different from the 2019 model?
The 2020 RAV4 adds the TRD Off-Road trim and standard Android Auto across the range. It also brings smaller equipment revisions, including standard SiriusXM on LE and XLE, a standard power driver’s seat on XLE, leather-wrapped controls on Adventure and standard JBL audio on Limited.
Which 2020 Toyota RAV4 trim is the most trail-focused?
The TRD Off-Road is the most trail-focused 2020 RAV4 trim. Its specially tuned suspension, torque-vectoring AWD and terrain settings are intended for rough roads and light trails.
Was the 2020 Toyota RAV4 fully redesigned?
No. The RAV4 had been redesigned for 2019, so 2020 is a light-update year centered on the new TRD Off-Road trim and several equipment changes.
2020 Toyota RAV4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Toyota RAV4.
4.1
2020 Toyota RAV4
(600 reviews)
“Good vehicles. Some interior stains that I am stuck with due to the pandemic and could not find anyone who would clean. Some of the lane assist features do not always work. Questionable. Vehicle functions well overall. Would have loved a longer warranty.”
“I like the overall body style of the Rav4 and it fit my need for a cargo carrier that I can still drive in the city.”
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2020 Toyota Rav4 Offers A New Trd Off Road Model And Multimedia Enhancements
- pressroom.toyota.com — All New 2019 Toyota Rav4 Breaks The Mold For The Segment It Created
- pressroom.toyota.com — New Xle Premium Grade For 2021 Rav4 Hybrid
- pressroom.toyota.com — Vehicle / 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime