The Toyota RAV4 is a versatile and convenient AWD crossover that also has impressive off-roading capabilities, especially if we talk about the TRD version. Powered by a 2.5L motor, the RAV4 TRD is equipped with a Multi Terrain Select AWD feature, red off-road-tuned coil springs with revised damper tuning and new bump stops to provide a smooth The 2023 RAV4 Hybrid has a 19.0-degree angle of approach and a 21.0-degree angle of departure — the same as all RAV4 models except the Prime XSE. Subaru Forester: 23.5/25.4. Jeep Renegade: 21/32.1. Honda CR-V: 19.3/23.5. While the approach and departure angles of the RAV4 Hybrid are lower than competitors, they’re perfectly acceptable for See pricing for the New 2023 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road. View local inventory and get a quote from Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road: Front leg room in the RAV4 TRD comes in at 41 inches, giving the Bronco Sport a 1.4-inch advantage in this measurement.Rear leg room in the RAV4 TRD is 37.8 inches, a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime adds fuel efficiency and power in equal measure. Toyota aims to turn its grocery-getter RAV4 into a genuine off-roader. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) meets 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road. 120-volt/100W deck-mounted AC power outlet TRD tuned suspension TRD interior accents and trim Power moonroof 18-inch TRD alloy wheels . 2020 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid. Research the 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road in San Francisco, CA at San Francisco Toyota. View pictures, specs, and pricing on our huge selection of vehicles. 2T3S1RFV4RW409625 The Adventure and TRD Off-Road only go down to 28 mpg combined and we managed 31.3 mpg during a 700-mile road trip in the TRD Off-Road. The RAV4 Hybrid gets a different 2.5-liter engine along with Toyota Rav4 TRD review. Here’s Why You Need to Buy a Toyota RAV4, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. The best SUV to buy. What's the best SUV? Is the Toy 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road. VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon. PRICE AS TESTED $41,880 (base price: $36,400) ENGINE TYPE QLzHw. Drivers that are interested in off-roading are usually pushed toward a few SUVs: the Jeep Wrangler, the Toyota 4Runner, a used Toyota Land Cruiser, and one of Lexus’ antique behemoths. They’re tried and true options, having served thousands of off-roaders faithfully for decades. Here’s the thing, the majority of people that own these SUVs rarely scratch the surface of just how capable the machines are. Unless you’re into hardcore off-roading or rock crawling, these things are overkill. If you’re interested in occasionally hitting a trail and aren’t absorbed in things like departure and breakover angles, there’s the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off Road. It’s easy to take one look at the RAV4 TRD Off Road and think Toyota phoned it in. The TRD Off Road is the most expensive trim in the RAV4 family, and at first glance, it doesn’t really look like it’s worth $2,225 more than the similarly styled Adventure trim. But the most capable off-roader in the SUV lineup is worth a longer look. Under the rugged skin, you’ll find upgraded shocks and red coil springs that have been tuned by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). The SUV also comes with improved bump stops, which supposedly have been added to improve body control when the suspension reaches its limit. Knobby Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires that are wrapped around 18-inch matte black wheels have also been added to the mix. Make all the assumptions you want about the SUV’s off-roading abilities, but the darn thing certainly looks the part. Especially the tire and wheel combination. Having the look of an off-roader doesn’t mean much if you can’t back it up. We set out to find a trail to test the RAV4 TRD Off Road in the real world, and luckily, the SUV has the goods to back it up. Through word of mouth and AllTrails, I found Peter’s Mill Run in George Washington National Forest. It’s a trail that AllTrails rates as “easy.” It seemed like the best place to see just how capable the RAV4 TRD Off Road is. The trail starts off easy enough, appearing to be a gravel path in the middle of the forest. The driver-assist features have been turned off, to maintain my sanity from all those beeps and bongs, and the Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD System is now in its “Rock & Dirt” setting. Hill descent control is also engaged. Tire pressures remain the same as they were when I set off. With the right buttons depressed, we set off further down the path. The trail goes from predominantly dirt with a few errant jagged rocks to nothing but jagged rocks within 10 minutes. The RAV4 doesn’t struggle for traction, but its first weakness becomes apparent – this SUV doesn’t have any real skid plates. Instead, what the SUV comes with are flimsy protective coverings. It’s a large difference that brings the pace down to a crawl. Normally, off-roading is slow going, requiring drivers to choose the path of least resistance to maintain speed and ensure things don’t get too bumpy. That’s the same case here, but it’s even more so when you know all that’s protecting the undercarriage is a bit of fragile plastic. Pair the lack of sturdy skid plates with just inches of ground clearance, which is the same amount you get from the Adventure trim, and you have to think twice about the routes you take. The physical size of the trail doesn’t help quell my anxiety, either. Some parts are large enough for two SUVs to fit, others are barely wide enough for the RAV4 to fit through. Moving to the tiny bit of runoff the trail offers in odd places to let others by is a pain, never knowing whether the RAV4 will get beached in the process. It’s slow going. The rocks see us average around 2 mph, barely hitting 3 mph on a short stretch of mercifully smooth dirt every now and then. Nevertheless, off-roading, when you’re not clamping down on the steering wheel and praying that a boulder doesn’t smash a hole in the oil pan, can be freeing. On the long stretches where the terrain evens out, you can take a quick break. Soaking in the dense forest, the birdsong, the slow hum of the RAV4’s engine — it’s an experience. Every so often, I have to get out of the car to move a massive boulder off of the trail. The handy 360-degree camera has a view that shows the front of the vehicle, but it’s not exactly in high definition, so it’s difficult to see precisely how big a rock is or where it’s placed on the road. Better to play it safe. Through the rough, rocky terrain, the RAV4 chugs along. We haven’t gotten stuck yet and the hill descent control system works just as intended, helping the SUV crawl downhill without having to constantly apply the brakes. The SUV’s even garnered some attention. Nearly every other SUV on the trail is a Wrangler or a 4Runner. You get the odd Land Cruiser here and an old Land Rover Defender there, but for the most part, Jeeps and Toyotas rule the trail. People stop, take pictures, give me a thumbs up. They’re surprised to see a RAV4 crawl through harsh stuff. One guy yells, “That’s so cool,” over the roar of his heavily-modified Chevrolet Silverado. The SUV manages to hit a sweet spot that true off-roaders have struggled with. On the steep, rocky terrain, the RAV4’s suspension feels like it’s been caught off guard. There’s not enough articulation to keep the SUV on an even keel, the suspension bottoms out way too quickly, there’s not enough ground clearance, and the traction control system is hypersensitive. Despite all of these issues, the RAV4 made it. It didn’t get stuck once, even with a novice behind the wheel, and to the surprise of everyone that saw it. The trail may have been rated at “easy,” but it certainly wasn’t as simple as I was led to believe. Toward the halfway mark, the trail changes. The forest becomes denser, days of rain have left large puddles and globs of mud, while the rocks give way to dirt. I switch the all-wheel-drive system to its “Mud & Sand” mode. There isn’t a discernible difference in the way the SUV feels or handles, but the RAV4 continues to chug along. So, the computers must have adjusted something. At the end of the long, three-hour journey, I was amazed that the RAV4 had completed the trip without fault. I was comfortable, with the air conditioning on high, the ventilated seat on, and, when there was service, SiriusXM bumping away on the JBL audio system. The journey back home was also comfortable and throughout the entire seven-hour day, the RAV4 averaged 30 mpg. People look at the Instagram and Twitter posts with SUVs and trucks tackling rough terrain and overlanding, and think they want in. The allure of off-roading is strong, marketing’s to blame for that. Eventually, though, when these people hit the trail, they soon realize that off-roading isn’t all that comfortable. It takes patience, loads of time, a strong stomach (the way SUVs jostle is unsettling), and compromises when it comes to on-road comfort. Loud, uncomfortable, inefficient, and unsettling to drive on-road, true off-roaders are only enjoyable when they’re in their element, off the beaten path. The only issue with the RAV4 TRD Off Road is its price. Our tester cost $41,780, which includes a few pricey packages. Even for a vehicle that has it all and can seemingly do it all, that’s a lot. If you’re really looking to go all-in on the #off-roading lifestyle, the 4Runer TRD Off Road costs $40,960. It’s a much more capable machine, though it isn’t nearly as comfortable, efficient, or as well equipped. The majority of people, aren’t really interested in a Wrangler or a 4Runner. Instead, something like the RAV4 TRD Off Road will do just fine. Comfortable 90% of the time on-road and massively impressive off-road, the SUV manages to hit a sweet spot that true off-roaders have struggled with. All you really need is a decent set of skid plates – please, for the love of God, don’t go off-roading without them – and you’ll be set. 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It comes standard with Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires, black roof rack cross bars for a cargo carrier and a 120-volt it apart from other RAV4s, the special model has bronze-colored wheels, custom all-weather floor and cargo mats, black badges and mud guards, and black chrome exhaust for performance parts, the Woodlands RAV4 gets a Toyota Racing Division-tuned suspension, which will smooth out rough trails, according to Toyota. The springs too are tuned for off-road to control wheel travel, and new shocks help control the body over larger hill and holes. 1 of 6 The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Woodlands Edition features a hybrid powertrain delivering 219 horsepower. Toyota Motor North America The Woodlands features the RAV4 Hybrid powertrain meaning a four-cylinder engine powering the front wheels and an electric motor adding power to the rear wheels when necessary. When not necessary, the front wheels do all the work, leading to a combined average fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon (mpg).Paired with a continuously variable transmission, the engine in the RAV4 Woodlands delivers 176 horsepower and 163 pound-feet (lb-ft) of torque. Including power from the electric motor brings the total horsepower figure up to the Woodlands features the usual RAV4 cup holders, storage trays, side nets for cargo and 60/40 folding rear seats. Ford 2023 all Rav4s will get the Toyota Audio Multimedia system with over-the-air updates, a Connected Service Drive Connect trial with access to Intelligent Assistant (like Alexa), Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist, which gives access to a live person to get months of satellite radio is also standard, which can be integrated with Apple Music and Wi-Fi for a cost. An 8-inch touchscreen is standard but TRD, upgraded Hybrid and Prime (and this Woodland) models now come with a display. Top models are available with a touchscreen and all get a 7-inch driver display. Toyota Safety Sense remains standard with forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, emergency steering assist, lane centering and automatic high beams. Options on the 2023 RAV4 include blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, bird's eye view camera, rear cross traffic braking and sonar parking new outdoorsy Woodlands trim feels like an answer to the Subaru Outback and Forester Wilderness models, and the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands. These vehicles don't have the capability of a Jeep Wrangler or full-size Bronco, but are adept in off-road situations, barring something like rock doesn't have a price for the 2023 RAV4 Hybrid Woodlands Edition, but the current Hybrid starts at $29,575 with the Rav4 Prime coming in at $40,300. In unison with the arrival of the model at dealerships this fall, Toyota will be donating $500,000 to the National Environmental Education Foundation, which improves accessibility to public lands. For the average person, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road strikes a great balance between grocery getter and two-track champion. As a crossover, it's fundamentally optimized for the rigors of the paved world, but its rugged looks promise a vehicle that would hold its own if you took it mudding alongside a Wrangler Rubicon. Americans' interest in adventure, camping, and wilderness exploration has never been higher, and we continue to flock toward SUVs and trucks in droves—particularly the large and powerful ones. But not everyone is looking for a commitment to the off-roading lifestyle required by a Ford Bronco, a Ram TRX, or even a Toyota 4Runner. As millennials embrace the great outdoors, there's no doubt that the popularity of vehicles like the Subaru Outback Wilderness, Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, Ford Bronco Sport, and RAV4 TRD will continue to first glance, there's not much that separates the RAV4 TRD from other RAV4s. It has the same black plastic fender flares found on the Adventure trim, and it takes an astute eye to notice the TRD-specific 18-inch wheels with Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 01A tires. Making the case more overtly, black TRD badges and Toyota emblems ($65), and black faux-leather seats with red TRD logos on the headrests tell the world that your RAV4 has an appetite for trails. There are also a few more subtle TRD cues—red accents surround the gauge cluster, cupholders, and wireless phone charger, as well as all-weather rubber floor mats with TRD graphics that make cleaning up after a day of outdoor activities quick and easy. HIGHS: Pleasant ride, rugged looks, respectable fuel economy. Marc UrbanoCar and Driver The RAV4 TRD uses red off-road-tuned coil springs with revised damper tuning and new bump stops that smooth the ride both on- and off-road, particularly over washboard-style sections of country back roads and the pothole-infested Michigan pavement that we regularly encounter. However, the softer suspension tuning does make the RAV4 TRD wallow a bit in the course of on-road driving, and that feeling is especially apparent when taking any sort of corner. Considering the improvement in ride quality, though, it's a forgivable tradeoff. Unfortunately, the RAV4 powertrain didn't get any TRD upgrades. When pressed to the max, Toyota's ubiquitous inline-four—here making 203 horsepower—pumps out an unpleasant appliance-like moan. The eight-speed transmission does a commendable job handling shifting duties and exhibited no strange behaviors. At the track, the RAV4 TRD is a fair amount less swift than the last RAV4 we tested, hitting 60 mph in seconds and the quarter-mile mark in seconds at 87 mph. In 70-to-zero-mph braking, the TRD came to a stop in 185 feet, more than 20 feet longer than we've measured for RAV4s wearing more normal, non-all-terrain tires. Lateral grip on the skidpad was likewise impacted by the trail-ready rubber, with the TRD managing g, well short of the g we measured with the standard all-seasons found on other trims. Thanks in large part to the Falkens, the RAV4 TRD Off-Road also gets its own EPA fuel economy rating of 25 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined (other AWD RAV4s are rated as high as 30 mpg combined). We observed 25 mpg during its stay with us and achieved 30 mpg in our 75-mph highway fuel economy test. That's impressive highway fuel economy for anything equipped with all-terrain tires. Marc UrbanoCar and Driver LOWS: Won't be confused with a 4Runner when off-road, lack of body control, raucous engine sound. The RAV4 TRD came to us with all the options we would've selected and then some, with an as-tested price of $42,822. That included nearly $5700 in options, not all of which were necessary. We'd certainly keep the TRD Off-Road Weather package ($1015), which brings heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel, and rain-sensing windshield wipers with a de-icer function. We also appreciated the Premium Audio package, with its touchscreen with navigation and 11-speaker JBL audio system ($1620). To keep the price under $40,000, nearly $3000 could be shaved by ditching the TRD Off-Road Technology package ($1950), which includes parking assist and cameras, and the running boards ($549) that aren't useful or necessary. What we wouldn't mind paying extra for is an engine with more power. But the 302-hp RAV4 Prime isn't available in TRD guise. Marc UrbanoCar and Driver When we took the RAV4 TRD out for a drive one afternoon, it was almost as if the universe knew we wanted to get a taste of this new faux-off-roading idea. As we set out toward the rural countryside of southeastern Michigan, the skies darkened, and it began to rain uncontrollably. Out on the pocked and washed-out dirt back roads, the RAV4 TRD felt right at home, slogging through massive puddles and furrowed muddy two-tracks with ease, abetted by its torque vectoring system, all-terrain tires and inches of ground clearance. If you never take it on a trail or attempt to drive through a small pond (as we did last year), you'll never know what it's capable of. That's because the RAV4 TRD's best trait is its ability to behave like a normal crossover—meaning, much like a Camry—in daily on-pavement driving. The RAV4 TRD's off-road capabilities aren't extreme, but they're worthwhile, and its mud-loving side doesn't bring much in the way of on-road compromises. You can't say that about a 4Runner. Specifications Specifications 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $37,155/$42,822Options: TRD Off-Road Technology package, $1950; premium audio, $1620; TRD Off-Road Weather package, $1015; running board, $549; door sill protector, $199; door edge guard, $140; mudguard, $129; blackout emblem overlays, $65 ENGINE DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port and direct fuel injection Displacement: 152 in3, 2487 cm3 Power: 203 hp @ 6600 rpm Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink Brakes, F/R: vented disc/ disc Tires: Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 01A 225/60R-18 100H M+S DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: in Length: in Width: in Height: in Passenger Volume: 99 ft3 Cargo Volume: 37 ft3 Curb Weight: 3724 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: sec 1/4-Mile: sec @ 87 mph 100 mph: secResults above omit 1-ft rollout of sec. Rolling Start, 5-60 mph: sec Top Gear, 30-50 mph: sec Top Gear, 50-70 mph: sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 119 mph Braking, 70-0 mph: 185 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 25 mpg 75-mph Highway Driving: 30 mpg Highway Range: 430 mi EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 28/25/32 mpg C/D TESTING EXPLAINED This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at Not allowed Error 54113 Details: cache-hhn4074-HHN 1659564124 1938964926 Varnish cache server