A look at the improvements on the new 2023 Toyota RAV4

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 returns this year with some improvements designed to make it even more appealing and a range of features designed for the realities of life in Canada. The new RAV4 is already the best-selling sport utility vehicle in Canada and certainly the most popular model in its segment, and the improvements made this year should make it even more appealing.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 gets an improved infotainment system with advanced voice commands and a range of impressive, connected features. Moreover, the RAV4 now comes standard with all-wheel drive and it gets the enhanced Toyota Safety Suite 2.5 set of active safety technologies with even more driver assistance features. Let's take a look at what has gotten better on this already impressive Toyota SUV.

Advanced infotainment technologies

The new Toyota RAV4 gets the enhanced suite of Toyota connectivity features found in the new Toyota Multimedia system. Now housed in a larger centre screen, the Toyota RAV4 gives its owners the ability to control a range of functions such as radio and climate controls using voice commands. By saying “hey Toyota”, the driver or passenger is connected to the vehicle and the infotainment system and can use natural voice interactions for a variety of commands. This new infotainment system also offers an advanced navigation system with real-time updates, much like the one you find when you use the navigation app on your mobile phone. You can also be connected to a live agent at the touch of a button for navigation assistance, or if you need help or are stranded. And with the advanced Safety Connect system, you are also able to get help in the event of an accident.

Standard all-wheel drive and 16 available grades

Every 2023 Toyota RAV4 from the gas-powered models that feature a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a class-leading 203 hp to the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models offer all-wheel drive. Moreover, the base Toyota RAV4 isn't all that much more expensive with a starting price of just over $32,000.

There are 16 available trims in the Toyota RAV4 lineup which is simply remarkable. You will have no trouble finding the model with the features and equipment you are looking for. Moreover, the base LE trim comes with a lot of features on its own including heated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a range of Toyota safety technology.

Toyota Safety Suite 2.5 makes the RAV4 even safer

Toyota RAV4 now comes with the advanced Toyota Safety Suite 2.5 group of active safety technologies. Along with radar-based adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning with steering assist, you also get enhanced pedestrian detection and oncoming traffic detection and automatic braking at intersections.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is more connected than ever and has even more value. It should have no trouble continuing as the best-selling sport utility vehicle in the country. Give us a call today to learn more.