Toyota’s modern RAV4 SUV boasts a selection of efficient powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid. In addition, this five-seater SUV, one of the best cars for sale in Kenya, promises decent performance from its powertrains and a long list of standard features on most trims.
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is part of the fifth generation, introduced in 2018. Over the years, there have been slight improvements to the lineup, with Toyota introducing and removing some trims. Like most Toyota SUVs, the RAV4 is built on the TNGA-K platform which makes it strong and gives the plug-in hybrid models a lower centre of gravity thus improving ride quality.
Pros
- Impressive fuel economy across all trims
- A healthy list of safety features
- Large interior compared to rivals
Cons
- Lack of multiple standard features on base models
- Pricier top trims
What’s New?
The RAV4 doesn’t have any significant changes for the 2025 model year.
Trims and Pricing
Toyota
| Trims | Manufacturer Suggested Price (KSh) (before import & taxes) |
| X (2WD) | 2,500,000 |
| X (4WD) | 2,700,000 |
| X (Hybrid 2WD) | 3,000,000 |
| G (4WD) | 3,100,000 |
| Adventure (4WD) | 3,100,000 |
| X (Hybrid 4WD) | 3,200,000 |
| G “Z Package” (4WD) | 3,200,000 |
| Adventure “Off-Road Package II” (4WD) | 3,300,000 |
| G (Hybrid 4WD) | 3,600,000 |
| Adventure (Hybrid 4WD) | 3,600,000 |
| Adventure “Off-Road Package II” (Hybrid 4WD) | 3,800,000 |
| Z (Plug-In Hybrid 4WD) | 4,700,000 |
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 has four main trims: X, G, Adventure, and Z. However, these trims are available with a myriad of configurations, allowing buyers to find their desired RAV4. The base trim gets a decent selection of features, including 17-inch wheels, LED headlights with auto levelling, a 7-inch TFT colour driver’s display, and SRS airbags.
Upgrading to the hybrid models introduces the Bi-Beam LED headlights with not only autoleveling but also daytime running lights (DRLs). As for the interior, these base trims (petrol and hybrid) get black fabric upholstery.
Opting for the higher G trim introduces a few niceties, including larger 18-inch wheels, heated and ventilated seats, perforated synthetic leather seats, synthetic leather upholstery, and a larger 12.3-inch driver’s display.
Opting for the highest trims introduces additional features like 19-inch wheels, an 8-inch colour head-up display, and sportier synthetic leather perforated front seats with red stitching.
Fortunately, Toyota offers a myriad of optional features for the lower trims, including a panoramic moonroof, a premium JBL audio system, a smart key, etc.
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Engine, Performance, and Transmission
The RAV4 has three powertrain options: a 2.0-litre inline-4 engine, a 2.5-litre inline-4 hybrid, and a 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid. The base engine, the 2.0 litre, produces 169 hp and 207 Nm of torque. This engine pairs with an electric continuously variable transmission, powering only the front wheels.
Fortunately, models with the base engine are also available with Toyota’s electric four-wheel drive system (E-Four), helping the RAV4 handle slippery surfaces and corners.
On the other hand, the hybrid powertrain produces 219 hp in its 4WD configuration and 215 hp in the 2WD configuration. The plug-in hybrid powertrain is the most powerful, boasting an impressive 302 hp. This helps it sprint from 0 to 100 kph in 6.0 seconds. These powertrains also pair with a CVT with a 10-speed sequential shiftmatic gear mechanism.
Fuel Economy
2.0-litre Adventure and G “Z Package”:
- City – 11.5 km/L
- Suburban – 15.3 km/L
- Highway – 17.5 km/L
- Combined: 15.2 km/L
2.0-litre G 4WD and X 4WD:
- City – 11.5 km/L
- Suburban – 15.5 km/L
- Highway – 17.4 km/L
- Combined – 15.2 km/L
2.0-litre X 2WD:
- City – 11.9 km/L
- Suburban – 16.1 km/L
- Highway – 18.1 km/L
- Combined – 15.8 km/L
2.5-litre Dynamic Force Hybrid Adventure 4WD:
- City – 17.9 km/L
- Suburban – 22.4 km/L
- Highway – 20.1 km/L
- Combined – 20.3 km/L
2.5-litre Dynamic Force Hybrid G and X 4WD:
- City – 18.1 km/L
- Suburban – 22.4 km/L
- Highway – 20.7 km/L
- Combined – 20.6 km/L
2.5-litre Dynamic Force Hybrid 2WD:
- City – 19.4 km/L
- Suburban – 23.4 km/L
- Highway – 21.1 km/L
- Combined 21.4 km/L
2.5-litre Dynamic Force plug-in hybrid:
- Combined 22.2 km/L
- EV driving distance on a full charge – 95.0 km
- City – 20.5 km/L
- Suburban – 23.0 km/L
- Highway – 22.5 km/L
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Interior Room and Cargo Space
| Front Headroom | 95.8 cm |
| Front Legroom | 104.1 cm |
| Rear Headroom | 100.3 cm |
| Rear Legroom | 96.0 cm |
| Boot Space | 580 L with the boot floor down |
The Toyota RAV4 is a spacious SUV with ample room for up to five passengers. Its seats are covered with fabric of synthetic leather, with higher trims getting perforates heated and cooled seats. These apparently help reduce fatigue, making the RAV4 an ideal SUV for family road trips.
Toyota also equips the RAV4 with multiple storage cubbies, including the glove box, centre console box, seat pockets, door pockets, and four cup holders. The RAV4’s 60:40 folding rear seats help create ample cargo space to accommodate a variety of sizes and shapes.
Infotainment and Technology
As standard, the base RAV4 models come with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen and a single USB port. The system gets smarthone connectivity for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Higher models boast a larger 10.5-inch infotainment system with three or five USB ports. These models also get the premium JBL audio system as standard.
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Safety Features
The RAV4 is packed to the brim with a selection of safety features including collision avoidance systems which uses the camera systems and radar to detect cyclists, vehicles and pedestrians. This system not only warns the driver, but it also applies the brakes to reduce damage or help avoid a collision.
Toyota also equips the RAV4 with emergency steering assistance. The system activates whenever it determines there’s a high possibility of a collision with a vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist and there’s enough space to avoid the collision on other lanes.
Additional safety features include:
- Front, side, and curtain airbags
- Radar cruise control
- Automatic high beam
- Lane tracing assist
- Blind spot monitor
- Road sign assist
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Driver’s knee airbag
Warranty Coverage
Toyota offers a three-year or 58,000-kilometre limited warranty, a two-year or 40,000-kilometre complimentary maintenance, a ten-year or 240,000-kilometre hybrid warranty and a five-year or 100,000-kilometre powertrain warranty.
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