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2024 Toyota RAV4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is mostly a carryover, with no major lineup-wide changes. The main update is a standard rear activity mount for the Hybrid Woodland Edition.
About the 2024 Toyota RAV4
5th generation (2019-2025), late-cycle year after the 2023 tech update.
Toyota positions the RAV4 as a do-everything compact SUV for daily errands, family use, bad-weather confidence, and weekend trips. Its core appeal is versatility: useful cargo space, seating for five, a higher driving position, and a broad powertrain spread from straightforward gas to high-mpg hybrid to quick plug-in hybrid. Compared with rivals, Toyota leans hard on durability, easy ownership, standard safety tech, and a more rugged visual identity than many compact crossovers.
The 2024 lineup ranges from the straightforward LE and comfort-focused Limited to the rugged Adventure and TRD Off-Road. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid SE and XSE models add a sportier look, while the Hybrid Woodland Edition pairs a TRD-tuned suspension and raised roof rails with its new rear activity mount.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Hybrid Woodland Edition adds a standard rear activity mount for carrying compatible outdoor gear. The rest of the lineup has no broad styling update.
2024 Toyota RAV4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Direct & Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid | Hybrid / Gas | Gas | Hybrid / Gas | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 27–41 mpg | 41 mpg | 27–41 mpg | 41 mpg | 27–41 mpg | 25 mpg | 27–41 mpg | 25 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35–38 mpg | 38 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 38 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 33 mpg | 35–38 mpg | 32 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 203–219 hp | 219–302 hp | 203–219 hp | 219–302 hp | 203–219 hp | 203 hp | 203–219 hp | 203 hp | 219 hp |
| Torque | 163–184 lb-ft | 163–165 lb-ft | 163–184 lb-ft | 163–165 lb-ft | 163–184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 163–184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500–1750 lb | 1750–2500 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 1750–2500 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 3500 lb | 1500–1750 lb | 3500 lb | 1750 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 | 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 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 42 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 42 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||||
| MPGe Combined | 94 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 94 (Plug-In Hybrid) | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| 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 main change to the 2024 Toyota RAV4?
The main change is a standard rear activity mount on the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. Otherwise, the engines, trim structure, safety features, and touchscreen systems largely carry over from 2023.
Was the 2024 Toyota RAV4 redesigned?
No, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 was not redesigned. It remains part of the fifth generation introduced for 2019 and receives only a small trim-specific equipment update.
Did the 2024 RAV4 get a new engine or hybrid system?
No, the 2024 RAV4 did not receive a new engine or hybrid system. The gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains carry over from 2023.
Did the 2024 RAV4 receive new safety or infotainment technology?
No, there was no lineup-wide safety or infotainment update for 2024. The existing Toyota driver-assistance suites and touchscreen systems carry over.
Is the 2024 RAV4 worth choosing over the 2023 model?
The 2024 RAV4 is very similar to the 2023 model. Its clearest advantage is for shoppers considering the Hybrid Woodland Edition, because the 2024 version has a standard rear activity mount; other trims have no major product change.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Toyota RAV4.
4.1
2024 Toyota RAV4
(362 reviews)
“It's fine, and it seems to be reliable and fuel efficient. It looks good. Kind of boring, not particularly fun to drive. Front passenger seat sits too high and can't be adjusted up or down. Terrible for tall people in that sense.”
“Thr Rav4 Hybrid limited is roomy enough for passengers but doesn't make the vehicle too big to drive. The cargo area is big enough to be able to shopnfor bulkier things and have a way to transport them. Bluetooth capability is nice as well, you can connect your phone to listen to your Playlist or podcasts.”
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