2018 Toyota RAV4 GX AWD review
- 6 years ago
2018 Toyota RAV4 GX AWD review
This extra equipment – not available on the GX grade previously, necessitating a step up to pricier GXL or Cruiser variants – includes satellite navigation, Toyota Link, digital radio (DAB+), dusk-sensing headlights and a 4.2-inch digital trip computer display.
Toyota claims its studies in Japan have shown the now-standard active safety technologies have reduced nose-to-tail accidents by 50 per cent compared with vehicles not equipped with these features. Subaru has released similar data regarding its EyeSight suite.
Buyers who sit on highways/freeways will be glad to see active cruise control, which mirrors the traffic speed, while AEB is a clear benefit. The auto high-beam switches on when sensors determine no other cars are about, and our drive in the Victorian country at night proved the system’s effectiveness.
The RAV4’s interior is classic old-school Toyota – everything is built to last, the ergonomics are without flaw, there are clever storage spots scattered about, and the design is... Dull.
The fascia comprises a relatively small 6.1-inch touchscreen, but the sat-nav display is a welcome addition, as is DAB+. We’d prefer Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to be fitted over Toyota Link, and more than just the one USB point. The Bluetooth re-paired rapidly.
This extra equipment – not available on the GX grade previously, necessitating a step up to pricier GXL or Cruiser variants – includes satellite navigation, Toyota Link, digital radio (DAB+), dusk-sensing headlights and a 4.2-inch digital trip computer display.
Toyota claims its studies in Japan have shown the now-standard active safety technologies have reduced nose-to-tail accidents by 50 per cent compared with vehicles not equipped with these features. Subaru has released similar data regarding its EyeSight suite.
Buyers who sit on highways/freeways will be glad to see active cruise control, which mirrors the traffic speed, while AEB is a clear benefit. The auto high-beam switches on when sensors determine no other cars are about, and our drive in the Victorian country at night proved the system’s effectiveness.
The RAV4’s interior is classic old-school Toyota – everything is built to last, the ergonomics are without flaw, there are clever storage spots scattered about, and the design is... Dull.
The fascia comprises a relatively small 6.1-inch touchscreen, but the sat-nav display is a welcome addition, as is DAB+. We’d prefer Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to be fitted over Toyota Link, and more than just the one USB point. The Bluetooth re-paired rapidly.