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2016 Toyota RAV4
SUV · 2015–2026 · RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- New trim: SE
- Ground clearance: 6.3 in → 6.1 in (XLE, Limited, LE)
- Length: 179.9 in → 183.5 in (XLE, Limited, LE)
- Touchscreen: 6.1 in → 7 in (Limited)
2016 RAV4 trims
| LE | Limited | SE | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $25,750 | $32,910 | $30,665 | $27,670 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i | 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i | 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i | 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i |
| Horsepower | 176 hp | 176 hp | 176 hp | 176 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft | 172 lb-ft | 172 lb-ft | 172 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ECT-i | ECT-i | ECT-i | ECT-i |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 25 mpg FWD: 26 mpg | AWD: 25 mpg FWD: 26 mpg | AWD: 25 mpg FWD: 26 mpg | AWD: 25 mpg FWD: 26 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | — | 1,500 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 38.4 cu ft | 38.4 cu ft | 38.4 cu ft | 38.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 73.4 cu ft | 73.4 cu ft | 73.4 cu ft | 73.4 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Length | 183.5 in | 183.5 in | 183.5 in | 183.5 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 3,570 lb FWD: 3,455 lb | AWD: 3,630 lb FWD: 3,520 lb | AWD: 3,630 lb FWD: 3,520 lb | AWD: 3,605 lb FWD: 3,485 lb |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 6.1 in + option | 7 in + option | 6.1 in + option | 6.1 in + option |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Digital gauge cluster | — | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Audio | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Speakers | 6 + option | 6 + option | 6 + option | 6 + option |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | — | Lane Keep Assist | Optional | Optional |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | Optional | Optional |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Optional |
| 360-degree camera | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Parking sensors | — | Front, Rear | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Cloth |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | — | — | Halogen |
Packages and options (56)
| LE | Limited | SE | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Package | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Convenience Package $2,370 | — | — | — | Optional |
| S-Code Paint Treatment | — | — | Optional | — |
| Body Side Moldings | — | — | — | — |
| Door Edge Guards $125 | — | — | — | — |
| Doorsill appliqué | — | — | — | — |
| Fog lights | — | — | — | — |
| Mudguards | — | — | — | — |
| Paint Protection Film $395 | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Protector | — | — | — | — |
| Roof Rail Cross Bars | — | — | — | — |
| Running Boards | — | — | — | — |
| Security system $359 | — | — | — | — |
| Tow Hitch Receiver | — | — | — | — |
| Alloy Wheel Locks | — | — | — | — |
| All-Weather Floor Liners | — | — | — | — |
| Ashtray Cup | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo-Net Envelope | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Net — Hammock $99 | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Area Tonneau Cover | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tote | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Tray $100 | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats | — | — | — | — |
| Doorsill Protectors | — | — | — | — |
| Emergency Assistance Kit | — | — | — | — |
| First Aid Kit $30 | — | — | — | — |
| Flexible cargo net tray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Integrated cargo net system | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Light Kit $185 | — | — | — | — |
| Rear cargo mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Engine Starter $499 | — | — | — | — |
| Shift Knob $160 | — | — | — | — |
| Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App | Optional | — | Standard | Standard |
| Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite | — | Standard | — | Optional |
| Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Barcelona Red Metallic | — | — | — | — |
| Black | — | — | — | — |
| Black Currant Metallic | — | — | — | — |
| Black Sand Pearl | — | — | Optional | — |
| Blizzard Pearl | — | — | — | — |
| Classic Silver Metallic | — | — | — | — |
| Electric Storm Blue | — | — | Optional | — |
| Hot Lava | — | — | — | — |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | — | — | — | — |
| Silver Sky Metallic | — | — | — | — |
| Super White | — | — | Optional | — |
| Ash Fabric | — | — | — | Optional |
| Ash SofTex | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black with Cinnamon SofTex | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black Fabric | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Black SofTex | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Cinnamon SofTex | — | Optional | — | — |
| Nutmeg Fabric | — | — | — | Optional |
| Nutmeg SofTex | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Other. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 184–186 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 184–186 hp | AWD, FWD | 38–43 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | Standard | Yes |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 176–203 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–39 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 103 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–39 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 205 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 229 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 171 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 177 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 177 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 508 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp | AWD, FWD | 27–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 648 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 176–203 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 176–203 hp | AWD, FWD | 28–40 mpg | 5 of 5 | 10 | 901 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 112–176 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 112–176 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 346 | Standard | No |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 112–176 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 112–176 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 609 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 150–176 hp 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 150–176 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 239 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 150–176 hp | AWD, FWD | 24–26 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 4 | 325 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: RAV4 2019–2026 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 88 |
| 2025 | Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 88 |
| 2025 | Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | Toyota RAV4 PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 10 |
| 2024 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 175 |
| 2024 | Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 175 |
| 2024 | Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 29 |
| 2023 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 157 |
| 2023 | Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 157 |
| 2023 | Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 64 |
| 2022 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 145 |
| 2022 | Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 145 |
| 2022 | Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 21 |
| 2021 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 387 |
| 2021 | Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 387 |
| 2021 | Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 22 |
| 2021 | Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 99 |
| 2020 | Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 635 |
| 2020 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 635 |
| 2020 | Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 13 |
| 2019 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 879 |
| 2019 | Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 879 |
| 2019 | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 22 |
| 2018 | Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 331 |
| 2018 | Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 331 |
| 2018 | Toyota Rav4 Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 307 |
| 2017 | Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 307 |
| 2017 | Toyota Rav4 Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 302 |
| 2016 | Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 239 |
| 2016 | Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 239 |
| 2015 | Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | No | Optional | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | No | Optional | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | No | Optional | 4 | 305 |
| 2015 | Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | No | Optional | 4 | 305 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RAV4 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 43 |
| 2026 | RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
41 |
| 2026 | RAV4 AWD SE & LE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 42 |
| 2026 | RAV4 AWD XLE | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 41 |
| 2026 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2025 | RAV4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2025 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
28–29 |
| 2025 | RAV4 AWD LE | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2025 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 39 |
| 2025 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
| 2025 | RAV4 PHEV AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2024 | RAV4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2024 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
28–29 |
| 2024 | RAV4 AWD LE | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2024 | RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2024 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 39 |
| 2024 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
| 2024 | RAV4 Prime 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2023 | RAV4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start |
30 |
| 2023 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
28–29 |
| 2023 | RAV4 AWD LE | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2023 | RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2023 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2023 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 37 |
| 2023 | RAV4 Prime 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2022 | RAV4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start |
30 |
| 2022 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
28–29 |
| 2022 | RAV4 AWD LE | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2022 | RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2022 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2022 | RAV4 Prime 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2021 | RAV4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start |
30 |
| 2021 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
28–29 |
| 2021 | RAV4 AWD LE | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2021 | RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2021 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2021 | RAV4 Prime 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 38 |
| 2020 | RAV4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start |
30 |
| 2020 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
28–29 |
| 2020 | RAV4 AWD LE | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2020 | RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2020 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2019 | RAV4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2019 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
28–30 |
| 2019 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 40 |
| 2018 | RAV4 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2018 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2018 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 32 |
| 2018 | RAV4 LE/XLE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2018 | RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2017 | RAV4 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2017 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2017 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 32 |
| 2017 | RAV4 LE/XLE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2017 | RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2016 | RAV4 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2016 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2016 | RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 32 |
| 2016 | RAV4 LE/XLE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2016 | RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2015 | RAV4 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2015 | RAV4 AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2015 | RAV4 LE/XLE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2015 | RAV4 Limited AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.